The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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

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