The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam give their thoughts on a rough weekend for the Red Sox, Alex Verdugo and his recent benching/overall reputation, if Boston's returning players will be enough for them to make the playoffs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman joins Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam leading up to the Boston-Toronto weekend series. They discuss where the Blue Jays stand, their struggles against the Red Sox this season, this weekend's series, Fenway memories and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the trade deadline for the Red Sox and the lack of moves that Chaim Bloom and the front office made, along with other stories coming out of the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another mailbag with questions surrounding what the Red Sox are dealing with ahead of the trade deadline. Questions on Christian Arroyo, Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale, Trevor Story, Alex Verdugo and much more are all answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam chat with Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Bloom discusses the Kiké Hernández trade, what Boston is looking for at the deadline, his thought process on rental players, what he learned from the 2022 trade deadline and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the Red Sox trading Kiké Hernández to the Dodgers for two pitching prospects immediately after talking Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a few Red Sox decisions leading up to the Aug. 1 trade deadline. They discuss the excess of middle infield players and what Boston could do (including cutting Kiké Hernández, make the case for both buying and selling and debate what it takes for Boston to get Shohei Ohtani in a trade with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk to Red Sox second-round pick Nazzan Zanetello on the draft process, growing up as a St. Louis Cardinals fan, initial impressions of Boston, what position he envisions playing, his connection with Jayson Tatum, player comps and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox selected Virginia catcher Kyle Teel with the 14th pick in the MLB Draft Sunday, and Chris Cotillo talked to his college coach Brian O'Connor to get an introduction to him. O'Connor discusses what makes Teel so good, gives a couple comps to successful MLB catchers and even discusses Teel's DJing skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to talk about the emergence of 24-year old pitcher Brayan Bello, the lack of Red Sox players in this year's All-Star Game, more injuries to the starting rotation and more before another segment of "Sean on the Spot," where McAdam tells his best Theo Epstein story (27:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NESN's Red Sox sideline reporter Jahmai Webster joined Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam to talk about his path to Boston, building relationships, avoiding foul balls, travel stories and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another mailbag, answering Twitter questions on Chaim Bloom's future with the organization, short stop issues, potential selling pieces at the trade deadline and much more. McAdam also shares some insight into his most recent column on the Red Sox current status and what they should do at the trade deadline. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McAdam and Chris Smith dive into the recent injuries of Tanner Houck and Reese McGuire and how that affects the Red Sox going forward, Boston's minor league pitching depth, Bobby Dalbec's future with the organization and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Twins president of baseball operations and Mass. native Derek Falvey joined Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam on the latest Fenway Rundown episode. He talked about declining a front office job with the Red Sox when they hired Chaim Bloom, how to develop young pitchers, Carlos Correa's unique journey through free agency, signing Christian Vázquez and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal (The Athletic, FOX) joins the show to share his thoughts on the Red Sox and where they currently stand. Rosenthal addresses the futures of Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora, what Boston could do at the July 31 trade deadline and how the upcoming deadline and free agency look to be shaping out for the entire league. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam cover all the recent Red Sox news, including how Boston handled the Matt Dermody controversy, to bad news for Chris Sale, Alex Verdugo's benching and more. To close, McAdam brings us down memory lane with another "Sean on the Spot" segment (27:05), featuring an untold story from the Nomar Garciaparra trade in 2004. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McAdam flies solo as he talks to former MLB pitcher and current ESPN/YES Network analyst David Cone. McAdam and Cone talk about the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, how it can get back to the way it was in the early 2000s, the biggest differences between the New York and Boston markets and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk with former Red Sox and current Guardians manager Terry Francona before Boston and Cleveland begin a three-game series Tuesday night. The discussion covers a series of topics including Francona's managerial tree (and if Dustin Pedroia is next), the end of his time in Boston in 2011, how rule changes and a new generation of players has changed his job and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down Chris Sale's most recent shoulder injury and the implications of his potential time off. They also talk about the defensive struggles for the Red Sox, and what changes could be made in the near future before getting into another "Sean on the Spot" (20:50) featuring a couple Terry Francona stories and a tease for next episode. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk with Red Sox GM Brian O'Halloran on the newest episode of the Fenway Rundown. O'Halloran discusses what he's most surprised about with Boston thus far, how the front office has evolved since he started with the Red Sox in 2002, trade deadline decisions and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer Twitter questions from readers and listeners for this mailbag episode of the Fenway Rundown after an opening with their takes the latest Red Sox news, including Corey Kluber's move to the bullpen. Questions include: Who on the Red Sox is an All-Star right now? How does Adam Duvall's return affect the starting lineup (and Jarren Duran)? Do you see the Red Sox trading for a starting pitcher at the deadline? The writers answer all that and more and tease a big guest for early next week. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, who gives his thoughts on the Celtics before discussing his league-wide MLB impressions through the quarter point of the season. Russo and the hosts talk about the Red Sox' playoff chances while analyzing surprising storylines, who's overachieving/underachieving, where Shohei Ohtani may sign and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk about the most recent moves from the Red Sox, such as Nick Pivetta moving to the bullpen and reliever Ryan Brasier getting DFA'd. They also introduce a couple new segments, including Sean on the Spot, with a couple Xander Bogaerts stories (21:25-27:53) and On The Road featuring some anecdotes from previous trips to San Diego and Anaheim (27:55-40:20). Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest MassLive columnist/supervising reporter Sean McAdam joins Chris Cotillo on the latest episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two talk about how McAdam joined MassLive and what to expect from the site's Red Sox coverage moving forward. McAdam and Cotillo then pivot to the team and discuss the current rotation conundrum, including what to do with the disgruntled Nick Pivetta. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 100th episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo goes six up, four down on the Red Sox, highlighting the good and the bad for Boston through the first 31 games (03:24-17:28). Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo also joins the pod to discuss his ongoing spat with Blue Jays pitcher Alex Manoah, who he will face for the first time this season Wednesday night. (17:32-21:25). Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo switches it up on this episode of the Fenway Rundown, quizzing Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen as he nears his 400th career save. Jansen is asked to recall certain moments from his illustrious career and is asked about his first career save, who has homered off him most frequently, to name all 22 catchers who have caught him and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo answers Twitter questions from readers and listeners on this mailbag episode of the Fenway Rundown. Could Corey Kluber get demoted to the bullpen? Will Ryan Brasier get DFA’d? Will the Red Sox be in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes? All that and more are answered. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEEI's voice of the Red Sox Will Flemming joined MassLive's Chris Cotillo on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. Flemming discusses baseball's pitch clock rule and how that affects his job during game broadcasts, gives his thoughts on the Red Sox through the first few weeks and more. Music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Matt Vautour took over hosting duties on this episode of the Fenway Rundown, talking with Steve Buckley of The Athletic )and formerly The Boston Herald) ahead of Monday's Boston Marathon. The two talk about the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon, covering the aftermath of the event and the race over the years, the Red Sox ceremony, Buckley running the marathon and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski joins the latest Fenway Rundown episode with MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Winckowski talks about building off his struggles from 2022, making his way up to the majors, clashing with Chicago Cubs fans after his comments about Wrigley Field and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo catches up with former Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts. The two discuss Bogaerts' initial expectations as a Padre, his contract negotiations with Boston, the development of Rafael Devers and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill joins the Fenway Rundown podcast and talks about why he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his early observations of this year's Red Sox team from afar, what went wrong for the 2022 Sox and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy joins MassLive's Chris Cotillo on an Opening Day episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two discuss the World Baseball Classic, how Kennedy thinks his team will perform this season (including an exact win total), returning to relevance in Boston, MLB's rule changes and much more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith, Matt Vautour and Jim Pignatiello give all their MLB predictions on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. The crew predicts divisional winners, World Series champs, MVPs, CY Youngs, Rookie of the Year, how the Red Sox will do and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown podcast, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith break down the performances of various Red Sox players in the World Baseball Classic and discuss the overall product the WBC provides. The two writers then debate some of Boston’s final roster decision (like with Jorge Alfaro and Raimel Tapia) and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Fenway Rundown, host Chris Cotillo answers reader questions about Red Sox spring training. Topics covered includes the team's upcoming roster decisions about Raimel Tapia and Jorge Alfaro, how the Opening Day rotation will shake out, the lineup and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by former MLB player and WEEI radio personality Lou Merloni. The two discuss Merloni's impressions of newcomer Masataka Yoshida in Fort Myers, Boston's potential batting order and clubhouse dynamics in the wake of Cotillo's piece about Triston Casas' pregame routines irking veterans. Merloni also weighs in on the injury bug biting the Red Sox and the new challenge that awaits him in 2023. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are back again on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. Cotillo and Smith each give their predictions for Boston's 26-man Opening Day roster, breaking it down by starters, relievers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith report from Fort Myers for a second time with more Red Sox storylines including a debate over who Boston's second best player is, Noah Song's chances of staying in the majors with the Phillies, Triston Casas' pregame routine, bold predictions and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith talk all things Red Sox spring training from Fort Myers. They break down what both Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom said to the media as camp opened, Boston's emerging clubhouse dynamic, how the batting order might come together and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom to discuss various topics surrounding his team. Bloom gets into how he handled boos at the Winter Meetings, why he thinks Boston is in a much better spot now compared to when he was hired, trading Matt Barnes for Richard Bleier, the catching situation and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are on the road en route to Smitty's old stopping grounds in Syracuse for a basketball game against Cotillo's UNC Tar Heels. Smitty talks about his paternity leave before the writers each give a scouting report of their basketball teams and eventually talk about the latest Red Sox developments, including Chaim Bloom being booed at Winter Weekend. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo talks to Chad Jennings, a Red Sox beat writer for The Athletic. The two grade Boston's offseason to this point, break down what Trevor Story's injury means, the catching situation and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo talks to former Red Sox prospect Big Joe Davis after he announced his retirement from baseball. Davis talks about his decision to retire, his new job, living in a trailer and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo breaks down Rafael Devers’ 11-year, $331 million contract extension with Boston Sports Journal’s Sean McAdam. The two discuss why Devers’ deal is a reasonable value compared to other big contracts given out this offseason, the involvement ownership and some of the final roster moves Boston could make before spring training opens next month. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith joins Chris Cotillo on the latest Fenway Rundown. Smitty breaks down his 2023 Hall of Fame ballot and why he picked certain players, and left others off. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo answers Twitter-asked questions. Topics include the Red Sox infield, potential trades/free agents, Masataka Yoshida and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two go over Xander Bogaerts to the Padres, talking to Chaim Bloom, Red Sox ownership and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox legend David Ortiz joined MassLive's Chris Cotillo on the Fenway Rundown, he discussed Xander Bogaerts, what Boston needs to do for Devers, Bogaerts and free agents. The two cap off the episode talking about Ortiz's most recent charity work. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo brought in Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo to discuss staying with Boston, Xander Bogaerts, the adversity of the 2022 season, comparisons to Shohei Ohtani and much more. Music: Airside by Hero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices