The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

Part I of a three-part series, 'Welcoming the WooSox,' right in time for the dawn of Triple-A baseball in Worcester. On this episode, MassLive's Matt Vautour and Katie Morrison talk about their impressions of Polar Park and the buzz surrounding the team in central Massachusetts. Chris Smith joins the show to talk about which players WooSox fans should look out for this year, including Tanner Houck, Jeter Downs and Jarren Duran. 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 take a look back at the first week of the regular season. The reporters discuss why Tanner Houck was demoted, hot starts for J.D. Martinez and Christian Vázquez and how Garrett Whitlock has carved himself a role in the bullpen. Cotillo and Smith give their main takeaways from Boston's first seven games. 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

With Opening Day on Thursday, Red Sox president & CEO Sam Kennedy joins the show for a wide-ranging interview to preview the 2021 season. Kennedy discusses the club's plans for increasing the capacity of Fenway Park throughout the season and vaccinating players. He also talks about his expectations for the 2021 Red Sox, if the club is still relevant in Boston 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, Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the club's first half of spring training in Fort Myers. Cotillo and Smith make predictions on who will win roster battles, discuss some promising showings from top prospects and look forward to the second half of camp. 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, Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock joins the show. Whitlock, who manager Alex Cora singled out as an early star of camp over the weekend, discussed how he's adjusting to a new team, life as a Rule 5 pick and growing up on a goat farm. Alex Cora audio courtesy of the Boston Red Sox. 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's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the three-team deal that sent outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Royals on Wednesday night. The writers talk about the return to Boston, how the outfield will line up and Benintendi's chances at bouncing back in 2021. 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, Red Sox left-hander Martin Perez joins the show to discuss re-signing with the Red Sox as a free agent. Perez, who signed a one-year deal with a club option, talks about his free-agent process, how excited he is to play for Alex Cora, the #PerezDay phenomenon 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's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss a busy week for the Red Sox, who signed Martin Perez, Kiké Hernandez and Garrett Richards. The writers talk about how each piece fits into the club's roster, whether or not Michael Chavis is now a trade candidate and which moves might be next for Chaim Bloom. 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, MLB.com's Ian Browne and Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam join the show for a beat writer roundtable. The writers discuss the news that Red Sox target is headed to the Yankees, whether or not Andrew Benintendi will be traded and who the Red Sox should target next in free agency. Each writer makes predictions on who the Red Sox will add before the beginning of spring training. 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, Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec joins the show to discuss his impressive debut season in 2020 and how he's preparing for a run at the 2021 American League Rookie of the Year award. Dalbec also discusses living with teammates Andrew Benintendi and Kevin Plawecki last summer, using virtual reality to prepare to see live pitching next spring and how Alex Cora might want him to pitch in the future. 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

In the latest episode, new Red Sox pitcher Matt Andriese joins the show to talk about signing with Boston and the ins and outs of his foray into free agency. Andriese, a former Ray, discusses his relationships with Chaim Bloom and Nathan Eovaldi, what it was like being college teammates with Joe Kelly and how he co-founded a tailgate game with some other major-leaguers. 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

This week, new Red Sox bench coach Will Venable joins the show to discuss his new role and much more. Venable, a former major-league outfielder who played both baseball and basketball at Princeton, talks about interviewing for the managerial job that went to Alex Cora, the process of becoming Cora's bench coach and much more. He also talks about the time he put up 21 points as a visitor at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 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, Red Sox manager Alex Cora joins the show to discuss his return to Boston, the cheating scandal that resulted in a one-year suspension and what he's looking forward to most about coming back. Cora also addresses whistleblower Mike Fiers, Dustin Pedroia's future and the decision to hire Will Venable as his bench coach. 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

The Red Sox have a new manager... and it's the same as the old manager. Alex Cora is back in Boston. MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are joined by columnist Matt Vautour to react to the hire and give their thoughts on a bizarre managerial search process. 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 Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith discuss the Sox' ongoing managerial search and whether or not they think Alex Cora will return after completing his one-year suspension. The reporters also discuss some impending offseason decisions for the Red Sox and recap the final month of a lost 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 week's episode, MassLive beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith break down a pretty busy trade deadline for the Red Sox, who shipped Mitch Moreland to the Padres, Kevin Pillar to the Rockies and Josh Osich to the Cubs. 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 beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss a busy week covering the Red Sox, who sat out a game to protest racial injustice and traded two key relievers to the Phillies. The writers discuss the impact of Boston's protest, the reaction to the Brandon Workman/Heath Hembree trade and predict which other players will be dealt before Monday's trade deadline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One day before making his major-league debut against the Rays, Red Sox lefty Kyle Hart joined the podcast to discuss his big news. Hart joined Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith to talk about his journey as a 19th-round draft pick, how he compensates for not throwing hard and the lessons learned from college teammates Kyle Schwarber and Sam Travis at Indiana. 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 show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour preview the Red Sox season with Opening Day less than 24 hours a way. The trio discusses the team's weak rotation, the breaking news that MLB is expanding the postseason and gives bold predictions for the 2020 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 week's show, former Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski joins the show to discuss his departure from Boston and his new job as an advisor for a group trying to bring baseball to Nashville. Dombrowski discusses his thoughts on Ron Roenicke and the future of the Sox, the departure of Alex Cora and why he took his new job in Tennessee. 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 show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour discuss how the 60-game season will help or hurt the Red Sox and dig into the challenges MLB will face in an unprecedented season. With summer training camp starting this week, the trio of reporters debates whether or not the season should be played in the middle of a pandemic. 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

In this week's episode, Red Sox third-round pick Blaze Jordan joined the show to discuss being drafted, living life as a YouTube sensation and his relationship with Mookie Betts. Jordan also explained the origin of his unique name. 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 show, Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo discusses the 2020 MLB Draft, which will be held Wednesday and Thursday. Collazo gets into the changes caused by the draft being shortened to five rounds, previews who the Red Sox could take with the 17th overall pick and makes some predictions on the undrafted free agent market. 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 show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour discuss a variety of baseball-related topics and give their best guesses on whether or not there will be a season this year. The group discusses the Red Sox' decisions to pay minor-leaguers and cut the pay of front office members and David Price's kind gesture for Dodgers' minor-leaguers. 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 show, former Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard joins host Chris Cotillo for a discussion on his latest comeback attempt with the Rockies. Bard discusses how two years as a coach with the Diamondbacks inspired him to give pitching one last shot and his journey to try to overcome the "yips" and shares some memories of his time in Boston, including some funny stories of playing for Bobby Valentine. 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

MassLive writers Chris Mason (Patriots) and Tom Westerholm (Celtics) join host Chris Cotillo to discuss the obstacles remaining for sports to return in the middle of a pandemic. The writers discuss the specific hurdles each sport faces, make predictions on what things will look like when they return and discuss whether or not they'd be comfortable traveling and covering games later this year. 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

In this week's episode, Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh joins the show to discuss how baseball can return safely, provide an update on his rehab from a flexor strain and talk about his own podcast, "The Twelve Six." McHugh, who signed with the Red Sox in March, sheds some light on how players are approaching the potential start of baseball season in the middle of a pandemic. 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

In the first official episode of the show, host Chris Cotillo recaps MLB's report on alleged sign-stealing by the Red Sox is joined by MassLive colleagues Chris Smith and Matt Vautour to discuss the viability of some of baseball's crazy proposals to start the season. The trio of reporters catch up on a few months of craziness for the Red Sox and look ahead to what baseball could look like in 2020. Music: Airside by Hiro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the soft launch of the podcast, host Chris Cotillo and MassLive columnist Matt Vautour discuss Cotillo's ongoing charity auction. In four days, the auction has raised $22,000 for COVID-19 relief. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive.com beat reporter Chris Cotillo will be joined by guests from around Major League Baseball to break down the latest news, notes, rumors and opinions surrounding the Boston Red Sox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices