The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

It's Thanksgiving Week on the Fenway Rundown so we're keeping it in the family. Host Chris Cotillo is joined by his father, Dave Cotillo, to talk Red Sox and much, much more. The duo talks about Chris' failed athletic career, why Dave is worried about Chris' ice cream intake at Fenway Park and Dave's favorite Twitter insults hurled at Chris. Happy Thanksgiving! Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive beat writer Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy. The two discuss Murphy getting called up to the majors, Boston's pitchers in the farm system, the senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut 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 beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox. The writers talk about the state of Boston's rotation after James Paxton exercised his player option and Nathan Eovaldi declined his qualifying offer, give their thoughts on the prospects added to the 40-man roster and parse through the rumors that Xander Bogaerts might be flirting with the Phillies and Yankees. Cotillo and Smith also predict who will be cut before Friday's non-tender deadline. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Fenway Rundown Podcast, MassLive had a roundtable discussion on the Red Sox offseason with Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith, Matt Vautour and Jim Pignatiello. The four discuss big questions surrounding Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers, potential free agent acquisitions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, former Red Sox executive Zack Scott joins the show to go behind the scenes of the annual GM Meetings, which begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Scott, who worked for the club from 2004 to 2020 and was an assistant GM under Chaim Bloom, also talks about what the Red Sox should do this winter, moves the club has made in the past and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo answers a variety of questions from fans on Twitter, asked by producer Joey Aliberti. Questions include potential trade/free agent acquisitions, Devers and Bogaerts' future, best ballparks and media dining throughout the league and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly joins the show to reflect on his first taste of the major league action. Kelly discusses facing Aaron Judge, his favorite parts of the major league lifestyle and his expectations for himself heading into 2023. He also raves about teammates and fellow rookies Brayan Bello and Triston Casas and admits he’s locked into all the rumors surrounding the Red Sox this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo talks with fellow Red Sox beat reporter Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe about Rafael Devers, Dave Dombrowski, Kyle Schwarber and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Steve Perrault and Joey Copponi to discuss the end of the "Inside the Monster" podcast, along potential Red Sox offseason moves and rumblings. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith dive into Red Sox offseason talk, including Xander Bogaerts, who might receive a qualifying offer, potential free agents, bold predictions and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NESN color analyst and former Red Sox pitcher Dennis Eckersley joins the Fenway Rundown to discuss his retirement from the broadcast booth, what he learned about himself in his second career, calling his last game and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than 10 games remaining in the season, Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy about how he feels the season went, Xander Bogaerts' future with the team, likely being the only non-playoff team over the luxury tax and more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith finish their 2022 season grading series with Red Sox pitchers. Same as least week with position players, they give an A-F grade on how each specific starter or bullpen pitcher performed with Boston this season. Intro Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are back on the Fenway Rundown, this time to give out some grades. The two writers grade the 2022 seasons of every Red Sox position player from Rafael Devers on down. They'll grade the club's pitchers on next week's show. Intro music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined on the Rundown by former Red Sox infielder Will Middlebrooks. He gives his perspective on the debut of top prospect Triston Casas and how his debut compares, along with what moves he believes the Red Sox should make this offseason and his unexpected path to becoming a broadcaster. Intro music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo and his fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith discuss the news of Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom returning, how Boston should handle the rest of its season, Cotillo's story on Jarren Duran's struggles and more on the latest episode of the rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Chris Cotillo on the Rundown to discuss what went wrong with the Red Sox in 2022, how they escape what he calls a "crisis," how his first year in the NESN booth has gone and much more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss if the Red Sox have any postseason life after an impressive four-game stretch against the Orioles and Yankees, followed by a preview into what next season's roster looks like in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Alex Speier on this week's rundown. They discuss the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline moves along with an analysis of Chris Sale's contract following his most recent injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Fenway Rundown, Chris Smith joins his fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer in Chris Cotillo to discuss the ugliest series of the season for Boston, if they're buyers or sellers at the deadline, obvious needs at first base and the bullpen and what they think the Red Sox will actually do before Aug. 2. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time Red Sox beat writers Sean McAdam of Boston Sports Journal and Ian Browne of MLB.com join Chris Cotillo for a roundtable discussion of David Ortiz ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. Career-defining on-field moments such as the 2004 ALCS and the 2013 postseason are followed by anecdotes of Ortiz's larger-than-life personality off the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Red Sox first round pick Mikey Romero joins Chris Cotillo to talk about getting drafted by the Red Sox, his tight-knit relationship with Marcelo Mayer, being compared to Fransisco Lindor and much more. Listen as the star prep shortstop does his first 1-on-1 interview since being drafted Sunday night. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom sat down with MassLive's Chris Cotillo to preview what the team will do at the trade deadline. Topics include whether the Red Sox will buy or sell, if they'll target bullpen help and/or a first baseman and the future of starting pitching prospects like Josh Winckowski and Kutter Crawford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo talks with MassLive's Katie Morrison, who broke the news that Bello would make his first career start Wednesday, along with fellow Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith. The three discuss Bello's call up, along with young pitchers Josh Winckowski, Kutter Crawford, Connor Seabold and if Bello has the chance to stay in the majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsynder joins host Chris Cotillo to discuss a variety of topics, including his experiences with past teams, how he fixed his swing with the Twins, what has keyed his hot streak with the Red Sox and more. Refsnyder also praises Jarren Duran and the WooSox' coaching staff and talks about wanting to be a manager someday. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo is joined by fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith to debate if the surging Red Sox are really contenders and touch on a bunch of other team-related topics. The two writers discuss the evolving bullpen (with Tanner Houck as closer), Jeter Downs' promotion, Jarren Duran's future, which Red Sox should make the All-Star team and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush for a wide-ranging conversation from the home dugout at Fenway Park. Bush gives updates on injured pitchers Garrett Whitlock, Nate Eovaldi and Chris Sale, talks about his excitement for young pitchers (including Brayan Bello) and even reveals which Red Sox pitcher is the only one to call him by his first name. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Prospect Week at the Fenway Rundown. Host Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham and SoxProspects.com executive editor Chris Hatfield about the current state of Boston's farm system, including updates on Triston Casas, Brayan Bello, Marcelo Mayer and others. With both guests, Cotillo discusses which prospects might make an impact in the majors later this year. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Matt Vautour discuss the Red Sox' best week of the 2022 season. The writers talk about a memorable homestand, how Trevor Story has catalyzed Boston's turnaround and whether or not these Red Sox are here to stay. Cotillo and Vautour also debate who they trust in Alex Cora's bullpen and preview Josh Winckowski's potential MLB debut this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Astros in town, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle joins the podcast to talk all things Red Sox-Astros. Rome and host Chris Cotillo dig into the similarities between the contract situations of Xander Bogaerts and former Astro Carlos Correa, whether the Boston-Houston rivalry is a real matchup and Alex Cora's relationship with Astros players in a post-sign stealing scandal world. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, longtime NESN host Tom Caron stops by to discuss another brutal week for the 10-19 Red Sox. Caron and host Chris Cotillo dig into Boston's offensive woes, the bad news that Chris Sale and James Paxton both experienced setbacks and the moves (hint: calling up Ryan Fitzgerald) that they would make. Caron also talks about what it means to him to have emceed the Jerry Remy ceremony at Fenway Park last month and his thought's on NESN's new color analysts. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith joins the show. Smith and host Chris Cotillo discuss Boston's horrible 10-game road trip, where the team can go from here and which changes need to be made. The writers give their takes on which role better suits Garrett Whitlock, what to do with Bobby Dalbec, if Jarren Duran is a potential answer and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Red Sox announcer Mike Monaco joins host Chris Cotillo to talk about his rise as a young star in broadcasting. The 28-year-old talks about the time he first got the call to do a game for NESN, his best memories of Jerry Remy, his career to this point and much more, including a great Coach K story. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam joins the show. McAdam and host Chris Cotillo give their thoughts on the Red Sox' reported lowball offer to Xander Bogaerts as well as the club's extension talks with third baseman Rafael Devers before getting into takeaways from the first 10 games of 2022. The writers talk about the Sox' roster, who won't be back next year and the unfortunate return of COVID-19 in Boston's clubhouse. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, host Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom for an in-depth discussion on all things Red Sox. Bloom discusses the club's recent extension with righty Garrett Whitlock as well as the failed contract negotiations with stars Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts. Bloom goes on to give his expectations about the 2022 Red Sox and reveals how much he pays attention to Twitter throughout the season. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith preview the 2022 season and look ahead to Opening Day later this week. Cotillo and Smith analyze Boston's opening roster, give their takeaways from covering spring training and make predictions on how the Red Sox will fare in 2022. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith cover all angles of the news that the Red Sox have signed star infielder Trevor Story to a six-year, $140 million contract. Cotillo and Smith discuss their reaction to the move and what it means for Xander Bogaerts' future. The two writers also debate what's next for Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox with two weeks to go before Opening Day. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith react to MLB's announcement that regular season games will be canceled due to the lockout and guess when the regular season will actually start. Cotillo recaps his eventful trip to Fort Myers, where he watched Chris Sale, Matt Barnes and Nick Pivetta work out, and Smith previews his upcoming trip to minor-league spring training. The writers close with a discussion of the NESN's rumored new broadcast booth and the surprising addition of Tony Massarotti. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins the show to give an in-depth update on the ongoing MLB lockout. Drellich and host Chris Cotillo discuss where things currently stand and the possibility of both spring training and Opening Day being delayed. Drellich outlines the issues that have baseball in a labor stoppage and the potential ways an agreement could be reached. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's four BBWAA members debate how they would vote for this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class. The quartet discusses David Ortiz, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Curt Schilling and others in advance of next week's announcement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith recap a busy pre-lockout week for the Red Sox, who signed three starting pitchers and made a shocking trade that sent Hunter Renfroe to Milwaukee for Jackie Bradley Jr. and two prospects. They also discuss MLB's lockout and what to expect from the Sox once the off-season resumes. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith preview the ALDS, which begins Thursday night in St. Petersburg, Florida. They discuss the keys to the series for the Red Sox, their thoughts on the roster (which includes J.D. Martinez and Matt Barnes) and give predictions for the best-of-5 series. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the Red Sox' recent struggles and if they are the product of a relatively inactive trade deadline for the club. The writers talk about how the roster might change in the coming days, whether Kevin Plawecki should start at catcher over Christian Vázquez, what to expect in Chris Sale's return and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss their early impressions of outfielder Jarren Duran, who was called up to make his big-league debut last weekend. The two writers also discuss what the Red Sox will do at Friday's trade deadline, when Chris Sale may return to the rotation and much more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive Red Sox writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss Garrett Richards' difficulty adjusting to MLB's new foreign substance rules, Chris Sale progressing toward a return and when Red Sox fans should expect to see Jarren Duran in the majors. The two scribes also talk about Alex Cora's leadoff conundrum and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode, MassLive presents Part III of a three-part series, ‘Welcoming the WooSox,’ celebrating the dawn of Triple-A baseball in Worcester.WooSox hitting coach and Worcester native Rich Gedman joins the show to discuss the arrival of the franchise, his impressions of Opening Day at Polar Park and to give scouting reports on top prospects Jarren Duran, Jeter Downs and Connor Wong. Gedman talks about his pride for having the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate in his hometown and when he knew the possibility was a legitimate one. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, MassLive Red Sox writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the last couple weeks for the Red Sox. The two scribes get into why Franchy Cordero was sent down to the WooSox, the club's bullpen structure, the emergence of newcomer Danny Santana and much more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, MassLive Red Sox writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith recap their first road trips since 2019 -- to New York and Texas -- and discuss an up-and-down week for the Red Sox. The two writers discuss Franchy Cordero's struggles, some potential issues with Alex Cora's roster construction and play a game of 'Buy or Sell' to determine how much stock they are putting in the early-season performances of Garrett Whitlock, Bobby Dalbec and others. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part II of a three-part series, 'Welcoming the WooSox,' right in time for the dawn of Triple-A baseball in Worcester. Worcester Red Sox principal owner and team chairman Larry Lucchino joins the show to discuss Polar Park's "rolling opening," how the dimensions of the ballpark will help the Red Sox, his emotions with Opening Day fast approaching and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve Perrault of WEEI and the Section 10 podcast joins the show to discuss the hot start the Red Sox are off to in 2021. Perrault gives his thoughts on if the Red Sox are suddenly relevant again, talks about the atmosphere at Fenway Park so far this season and decides whether or not it's time to start believing in the team's chances. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices