The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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What's The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast about?

MassLive.com beat reporter Chris Cotillo and MassLive.com supervising reporter/columnist Sean McAdam 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.

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The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast episodes:

05.09.2024
Ep. 222: Red Sox’ director of player development Brian Abraham provides an update on Boston’s minor league system
Co-host Sean McAdam talks with Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham, who updates the progress of The Big Three in Portland and talks about one of top players in system being lost for the season due to injury. Learn...
05.07.2024
Ep 221: Mailbag! Answering Red Sox questions on Alex Cora's future, potential trade deadline plans, breakout prospects & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode to start the week. The writers discuss Alex Cora's future in Boston, potential managerial replacements, if Craig Breslow's recent activity suggests a particular trade deadline strategy, early...
05.03.2024
Ep 220: Wrapping up a solid homestand for the roster-churning Red Sox, thoughts on Masataka Yoshida's injury, Tanner Houck & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a strong 4-2 homestand for the Red Sox, who beat up on the Cubs and Giants at Fenway. The writers talk about a flurry of roster moves over the last few days, how...
05.01.2024
Ep 219: Dave O'Brien on covering Drake Maye in college, plus plenty of Red Sox and Alex Cora talk, too
On a special crossover episode of MassLive's Fenway Rundown and Eye on Foxborough podcasts, Red Sox play-by-play man Dave O'Brien joins Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and guest co-host Karen Guregian. O'Brien called plenty of Drake Maye's games during Maye's college...
04.25.2024
Ep 218: Terry Francona on how he's dealing with retirement, what made the 2004 team so special and his faltering golf game
Terry Francona finds himself out of baseball for the first time in decades and tells host Sean McAdam how he's filling his time, whether he might ever be tempted to manage again and his recent reunion with the 2004 Red...
04.22.2024
Ep 217: Triston Casas injured, but resilient Red Sox sweep Pirates and keep head above water
On the road in Cleveland, Chris Cotillo checks in with co-host Sean McAdam to discuss their takeaways from Boston's three-game sweep in Pittsburgh. The writers talk about Triston Casas' significant rib injury and who may replace him, plus how the...
04.19.2024
Ep 216: Wrapping up a terrible Red Sox homestand, plus thoughts on Rafael Devers' injury and a road trip preview
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam wrap up a terrible homestand for the Red Sox, who went 3-7 and are back on the road at .500 (10-10). The writers discuss Tanner Houck's complete game shutout, more bad...
04.17.2024
Ep 215: Red Sox injury bug strikes Rafael Devers & Garrett Whitlock, Kenley Jansen's issues and tributes to retiring broadcasters
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the latest Red Sox injury news regarding Rafael Devers and Garrett Whitlock, plus discuss if the Sox have a closer problem with Kenley Jansen struggling. The writers reveal what about the 9-9...
04.12.2024
Ep 214: Mailbag! Analyzing a depleted Red Sox middle infield, Masataka Yoshida's struggles, roster moves & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag to end the week. The writers discuss the Red Sox' depleted middle infield mix, whether Marcelo Mayer will debut as a result of recent injuries, expectations for Masataka...
04.10.2024
Ep 213: Recapping a hectic Red Sox home opener with Trevor Story news, Ceddanne Rafaela locked up & much more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a hectic few days in the world of the Red Sox, who hosted the Orioles for their home opener Tuesday. The writers discuss the news that Trevor Story is lost for the season...
04.07.2024
Ep 212: Jason Varitek on the 2004 reunion, Tim Wakefield memories & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by former Red Sox captain and current game-planning coordinator Jason Varitek. Varitek talks about what he's looking forward to most about this week's 2004 reunion, shares some Tim Wakefield memories, discusses the...
04.01.2024
Ep 211: Wrapping up the Red Sox' first series of the year, including excellent starting pitching in Seattle
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam wrap up the Red Sox' first series of the season, a four-game split in Seattle. The writers talk about Boston's impressive starting pitching against the Mariners and if it changes expectations for the team...
03.28.2024
Ep 210: Sam Kennedy on his future with the Red Sox, 2024 expectations & more
Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy joins Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam on Opening Day to talk about his future with the Red Sox, ticket sales being down, expectations for the 2024 season, why the budget dropped over the winter and...
03.26.2024
Ep 209: Analyzing Red Sox Opening Day roster decisions — including a surprising one
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down all of the Red Sox Opening Day roster decisions, including the surprising move to send lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino to Triple-A. The writers discuss Garrett Whitlock in the rotation, Ceddanne Rafaela in...
03.22.2024
Ep 208: Predictions time! MassLive picks playoff teams, World Series winner, Red Sox record and more
It's an annual tradition on the Fenway Rundown as MassLive's panel of experts reveals their predictions for the 2024 MLB season. Regular hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by colleagues Jim Pignatiello, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour to...
03.19.2024
Ep 207: Mailbag! Predicting Red Sox roster decisions, 2024 breakout stars and much more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode to start off the week. The two writers discuss Boston's impending Opening Day roster decisions, predict breakout stars for 2024, analyze Jarren Duran's future with the Red...
03.16.2024
Ep 206: Chris Martin on his bond with fellow relievers, how long he wants to pitch & why the ‘24 Red Sox could surprise people
On this episode, host Sean McAdam is joined by Red Sox reliever Chris Martin who spoke about his unusual journey to the big leagues, the advise he offers young relievers and his feeling that this year’s edition of the Red Sox might be better than everyone...
03.13.2024
Ep 205: Cooper Criswell on his rise from junior college to the Red Sox, competing for a rotation spot and life as a new member of the team
On this episode, Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell joins the show. Criswell explains why he signed with the Red Sox this winter, how he's approaching the rotation competition this spring and much more. The righty also discusses his rise from...
03.12.2024
Ep 204: Lucas Giolito gets more bad news, plus projecting the Red Sox Opening Day roster
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam (back in Fort Myers) discuss the bad news that Lucas Giolito is undergoing elbow surgery Monday and what it means for the Red Sox, especially in terms of Giolito's contract. The...
03.08.2024
Ep 203: Reacting to Brayan Bello's extension, Lucas Giolito's elbow injury and more Red Sox news
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back together to analyze a busy week of Red Sox news. The writers first discuss Lucas Giolito's devastating elbow injury and what it means for the Red Sox, including a...
03.07.2024
Ep 202: Pedro Martinez on what he’s seen this spring, his high hopes for Brayan Bello and ownership’s pullback on free agency
Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez joined us from Fort Myers and talked about what he’s seen with the Red Sox’ pitching staff this spring, what Brayan Bello needs to take the next step and his thoughts on ownership cutting payroll. Learn...
03.05.2024
Ep 201: Lou Merloni on the fallout from the Lucas Giolito news, a look at the Red Sox lineup
Former Red Sox infielder and current broadcaster Lou Merloni reacts to the Lucas Giolito news, explains why Jordan Montgomery probably isn’t riding to the rescue and what he likes about broadcasting games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
03.01.2024
Ep 200: Mailbag! Answering subscriber Red Sox questions on C.J. Cron, Jordan Montgomery, spring roster battles & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a mailbag episode to cap off the week. The two writers, fresh off a trip to spring training in Fort Myers, answer subscriber questions about C.J. Cron, Jordan Montgomery, Red Sox...
02.28.2024
Ep 199: J.P. Ricciardi on retiring after four decades in baseball, how the game has changed and his one day as a Red Sox executive
Longtime MLB executive (and central Mass. native) J.P. Ricciardi joins the podcast to talk about the news he's retiring from baseball — and why. Ricciardi also discusses his new venture on the media side of things, his one day working...
02.26.2024
Ep 198: Trevor Story on being a leader, the identity of the 2024 Red Sox, the keys to a bounceback year & more
In their third and final interview from their first trip to Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Story reveals why he decided to take on a leadership role in 2024,...
02.22.2024
Ep 197: Lucas Giolito on early Red Sox impressions, why he signed in Boston and his goals for 2024
Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito joins co-hosts Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo for an extended conversation in Fort Myers. Giolito discusses why he signed with the Red Sox as a free agent, what he expects from himself in 2024 (including...
02.21.2024
Ep 196: Thoughts on Rafael Devers calling out the Red Sox, John Henry's spring cameo, Liam Hendriks & more
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers calling out the Red Sox for their slow winter, plus analyze what it means in terms of Devers' growth as a leader. The writers also discuss their...
02.18.2024
Ep 195: Kenley Jansen on trade rumors, pitching for a team with low expectations, his Hall of Fame chances and more
Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen joins the show to discuss seeing his name in trade rumors this winter, his mentality pitching for a team with lower expectations than he's accustomed to, his Hall of Fame candidacy and much more. Learn...
02.18.2024
Ep 194: Recapping the Red Sox trading John Schreiber trade to KC (with Craig Breslow's explanation, too)
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the Saturday trade that sent reliever John Schreiber from the Red Sox to the Royals for pitching prospect David Sandlin. The writers explain why Boston made the trade, talk about what they got...
02.15.2024
Ep. 193: Examining Kenley Jansen's future, clubhouse culture change and Ceddanne Rafaela as spring training starts
Hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the first few days of Red Sox spring training from Florida, examine what the future could look like for Kenley Jansen, where they believe the leadership will come from and more. Learn more about...
02.13.2024
Ep 192: Recapping Day 1 of Red Sox spring training after Alex Cora, Craig Breslow meet with media
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the first day of Red Sox spring training and their takeaways from lengthy media availabilities with manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The writers discuss Cora's future in Boston,...
02.09.2024
Ep 191: Ranking the Red Sox top 25 prospects with Chris Smith; plus documentary thoughts
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by fellow MassLive Red Sox writer Chris Smith, who discusses his top 25 Red Sox prospect rankings that came out this week on the site. Smith reveals why he ranked Roman Anthony...
02.08.2024
Ep. 190: Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony on preparing for spring training, his meteoric rise through the system and expectations for himself in 2024.
Host Sean McAdam is joined by Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony, who talked about his climb up the team's minor league ladder, the brotherhood he feels with other top Sox prospects and his own thoughts on how close he...
02.05.2024
Ep 189: Analyzing Theo Epstein's return to the Red Sox, including what it means and why the time is right
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam analyze Friday's big news that Theo Epstein has returned to the Red Sox organization as a part-owner and senior advisor for Fenway Sports Group. Cotillo and McAdam discuss their piece about Epstein's new role...
02.01.2024
Ep 188: Analyzing Justin Turner's departure and the Orioles sale, projecting the Red Sox payroll & more
Co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by fellow Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith to wrap up the week. The two writers discuss what Justin Turner's departure for Toronto means for the Red Sox and go over Smith's recent Red Sox...
01.31.2024
Ep 187: Ken Rosenthal on the quiet Red Sox, their reputation nationally, Alex Cora's future & more
Co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, who gives his thoughts on the Red Sox' quiet offseason and their reputation across the league. Rosenthal weighs in on what Boston may be able to get in a trade...
01.30.2024
Ep 186: Liverpool writer Dave Powell weighs in on what it's like covering John Henry, Fenway Sports Group across the pond
On this episode, co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by Dave Powell, the chief business of football writer for Reach and the Liverpool Echo in England. Powell, who has covered John Henry and Fenway Sports Group across the pond for years,...
01.26.2024
Ep 185: Mailbag! Answering subscriber questions on Kenley Jansen trade rumors, the Jordan Montgomery pursuit, top prospects & more
On this mailbag episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer subscriber questions on Kenley Jansen trade rumors, if the Red Sox are really in on Jordan Montgomery, expectations for top prospects and much more. To subscribe to the Fenway Rundown...
01.22.2024
BONUS: Hear everything Tom Werner and Sam Kennedy had to say at Red Sox Winter Weekend
On a bonus edition of the Fenway Rundown, hear everything that Red Sox chairman Tom Werner and president Sam Kennedy had to say during their media availability at Winter Weekend on Friday night. Here's the full, uncut press session with...
01.22.2024
Ep 184: Winter Weekend thoughts after Sam Kennedy, Tom Werner say the quiet part out loud about payroll, commitment
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a rare Monday mega-episode to recap an eventful — and somewhat concerning — series of events at the Red Sox Winter Weekend event in Springfield. The writers break down comments from Tom Werner...
01.19.2024
Ep 183: Jonathan Papelbon on why he's hosting an event at Winter Weekend, plus his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason so far
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by former Red Sox closer (and NESN analyst) Jonathan Papelbon, who explains why he was thrust into duty by the team to host the welcome event at the Winter Weekend fan fest...
01.18.2024
Ep 182: Craig Breslow joins the show to talk about what the Red Sox have done, what's next & much more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined for the first time by new Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow for a wide-ranging 30-minute interview. Breslow discusses why the Red Sox have had a slow offseason to this point,...
01.17.2024
Ep 181: Reacting to Craig Breslow and Tom Werner's comments about the state of the Red Sox
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back for the second day in a row, reacting to new quotes from Red Sox chairman Tom Werner and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The writers read in between the lines of what the...
01.16.2024
Ep 180: Unpacking the Red Sox backing out of this year's Town Hall, plus free agency thoughts & more
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam share their thoughts on the Red Sox restructuring Winter Weekend to avoid a Town Hall event this year and what it says about ownership's current relationship with the fans. The writers...
01.12.2024
Ep 179: Longtime Red Sox exec Zack Scott on the team's offseason, the involvement of ownership & more
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01.10.2024
Ep 178: Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey on his new gig, the team's staff and his philosophy on the craft
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey, who was hired in November. Bailey discusses what he has learned since taking over, how he envisions the Red Sox rotation in...
01.09.2024
Ep 177: Red Sox Insider mailbag on Shōta Imanaga, Masataka Yoshida trade rumors, ownership spending & more
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam go back to the Insider Text mailbag to answer subscriber questions. The hosts entertain inquiries on Shōta Imanaga's free agency, rumors involving Masataka Yoshida and Jorge Soler, the Sox' budget, the...
01.05.2024
Ep 176: 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot reveal with Sean McAdam and Chris Smith
On this episode, MassLive's two Baseball Hall of Fame voters, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith, reveal their 2024 ballots and debate the differences between them. The pair of writers discuss who they did and didn't vote for, their stances on...
01.04.2024
Ep 175: Are the Red Sox actually cutting payroll? Plus, projecting the Opening Day roster in January
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss their recent reporting about the Red Sox aiming to cut payroll and which moves (a Kenley Jansen trade?) would help them to that end. The reporters talk about how fans...
12.30.2023
Ep 174: EMERGENCY Pod -- Reacting to the shocking trade that sends Chris Sale to the Braves for Vaughn Grissom
For the second time in a few hours, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam have an emergency episode of the podcast to break down the shocking news that Chris Sale has been traded to the Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. The...

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The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast episodes:

Ep. 222: Red Sox’ director of player development Brian Abraham provides an update on Boston’s minor league system

Ep 221: Mailbag! Answering Red Sox questions on Alex Cora's future, potential trade deadline plans, breakout prospects & more

Ep 220: Wrapping up a solid homestand for the roster-churning Red Sox, thoughts on Masataka Yoshida's injury, Tanner Houck & more

Ep 219: Dave O'Brien on covering Drake Maye in college, plus plenty of Red Sox and Alex Cora talk, too

Ep 218: Terry Francona on how he's dealing with retirement, what made the 2004 team so special and his faltering golf game

Ep 217: Triston Casas injured, but resilient Red Sox sweep Pirates and keep head above water

Ep 216: Wrapping up a terrible Red Sox homestand, plus thoughts on Rafael Devers' injury and a road trip preview

Ep 215: Red Sox injury bug strikes Rafael Devers & Garrett Whitlock, Kenley Jansen's issues and tributes to retiring broadcasters

Ep 214: Mailbag! Analyzing a depleted Red Sox middle infield, Masataka Yoshida's struggles, roster moves & more

Ep 213: Recapping a hectic Red Sox home opener with Trevor Story news, Ceddanne Rafaela locked up & much more

Ep 212: Jason Varitek on the 2004 reunion, Tim Wakefield memories & more

Ep 211: Wrapping up the Red Sox' first series of the year, including excellent starting pitching in Seattle

Ep 210: Sam Kennedy on his future with the Red Sox, 2024 expectations & more

Ep 209: Analyzing Red Sox Opening Day roster decisions — including a surprising one

Ep 208: Predictions time! MassLive picks playoff teams, World Series winner, Red Sox record and more

Ep 207: Mailbag! Predicting Red Sox roster decisions, 2024 breakout stars and much more

Ep 206: Chris Martin on his bond with fellow relievers, how long he wants to pitch & why the ‘24 Red Sox could surprise people

Ep 205: Cooper Criswell on his rise from junior college to the Red Sox, competing for a rotation spot and life as a new member of the team

Ep 204: Lucas Giolito gets more bad news, plus projecting the Red Sox Opening Day roster

Ep 203: Reacting to Brayan Bello's extension, Lucas Giolito's elbow injury and more Red Sox news

Ep 202: Pedro Martinez on what he’s seen this spring, his high hopes for Brayan Bello and ownership’s pullback on free agency

Ep 201: Lou Merloni on the fallout from the Lucas Giolito news, a look at the Red Sox lineup

Ep 200: Mailbag! Answering subscriber Red Sox questions on C.J. Cron, Jordan Montgomery, spring roster battles & more

Ep 199: J.P. Ricciardi on retiring after four decades in baseball, how the game has changed and his one day as a Red Sox executive

Ep 198: Trevor Story on being a leader, the identity of the 2024 Red Sox, the keys to a bounceback year & more

Ep 197: Lucas Giolito on early Red Sox impressions, why he signed in Boston and his goals for 2024

Ep 196: Thoughts on Rafael Devers calling out the Red Sox, John Henry's spring cameo, Liam Hendriks & more

Ep 195: Kenley Jansen on trade rumors, pitching for a team with low expectations, his Hall of Fame chances and more

Ep 194: Recapping the Red Sox trading John Schreiber trade to KC (with Craig Breslow's explanation, too)

Ep. 193: Examining Kenley Jansen's future, clubhouse culture change and Ceddanne Rafaela as spring training starts

Ep 192: Recapping Day 1 of Red Sox spring training after Alex Cora, Craig Breslow meet with media

Ep 191: Ranking the Red Sox top 25 prospects with Chris Smith; plus documentary thoughts

Ep. 190: Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony on preparing for spring training, his meteoric rise through the system and expectations for himself in 2024.

Ep 189: Analyzing Theo Epstein's return to the Red Sox, including what it means and why the time is right

Ep 188: Analyzing Justin Turner's departure and the Orioles sale, projecting the Red Sox payroll & more

Ep 187: Ken Rosenthal on the quiet Red Sox, their reputation nationally, Alex Cora's future & more

Ep 186: Liverpool writer Dave Powell weighs in on what it's like covering John Henry, Fenway Sports Group across the pond

Ep 185: Mailbag! Answering subscriber questions on Kenley Jansen trade rumors, the Jordan Montgomery pursuit, top prospects & more

BONUS: Hear everything Tom Werner and Sam Kennedy had to say at Red Sox Winter Weekend

Ep 184: Winter Weekend thoughts after Sam Kennedy, Tom Werner say the quiet part out loud about payroll, commitment

Ep 183: Jonathan Papelbon on why he's hosting an event at Winter Weekend, plus his thoughts on the Red Sox offseason so far

Ep 182: Craig Breslow joins the show to talk about what the Red Sox have done, what's next & much more

Ep 181: Reacting to Craig Breslow and Tom Werner's comments about the state of the Red Sox

Ep 180: Unpacking the Red Sox backing out of this year's Town Hall, plus free agency thoughts & more

Ep 179: Longtime Red Sox exec Zack Scott on the team's offseason, the involvement of ownership & more

Ep 178: Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey on his new gig, the team's staff and his philosophy on the craft

Ep 177: Red Sox Insider mailbag on Shōta Imanaga, Masataka Yoshida trade rumors, ownership spending & more

Ep 176: 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot reveal with Sean McAdam and Chris Smith

Ep 175: Are the Red Sox actually cutting payroll? Plus, projecting the Opening Day roster in January

Ep 174: EMERGENCY Pod -- Reacting to the shocking trade that sends Chris Sale to the Braves for Vaughn Grissom