The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

<p>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.</p>

Ep 276: David Ortiz on Juan Soto's chances of landing with the Red Sox, his recruiting efforts and this weekend's charity event

Hall of Famer David Ortiz joins the show from Marco Island, Florida, where he's hosting an event for the David Ortiz Children's Fund. Ortiz talks at length about the Red Sox' pursuit of his close friend Juan Soto and handicaps Boston's chances of landing the superstar. Ortiz also reveals which free agent starting pitcher he'd sign if he was running the Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-22
15:59

Ep 275: More Juan Soto talk, plus Nick Pivetta declines qualifying offer, Red Sox roster decisions & more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam lead off the week with the latest Red Sox news as it pertains to the pursuit of superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Cotillo and McAdam also analyze Boston's roster decisions from earlier this week and Nick Pivetta's decision to decline the qualifying offer and remain a free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-20
28:03

Ep 274: Details of the Red Sox/Juan Soto meeting emerge, plus reaction to the Justin Wilson signing & more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with details on the three-hour meeting between the Red Sox and Juan Soto in California on Thursday evening. The writers discuss their takeaways from the sitdown, plus re-visit some predictions on where Soto might land. Cotillo and McAdam also discuss Boston's signing of veteran reliever Justin Wilson, Nick Pivetta's upcoming qualifying offer decision and more roster moves to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-15
34:31

Ep 273: Reacting to the Red Sox meeting with Juan Soto (and handicapping their chances), plus Roki Sasaki news & more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with reaction to the big news that Red Sox decision-makers are traveling to California to meet with top free agent Juan Soto this week. The writers discuss what the meeting means, plus handicap Boston's chances of actually landing Soto over the Yankees or Mets. Cotillo and McAdam also discuss Roki Sasaki becoming a free agent, Nick Pivetta's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-12
35:25

Ep 272: Reaction to Craig Breslow's GM Meetings comments, plus Garrett Crochet as a Red Sox fit & more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Chris Smith, who is fresh off a four-day trip to San Antonio to cover the Red Sox at the GM Meetings for MassLive. Smith reacts to Craig Breslow's comments from the trip and discusses why he thinks the Sox will actually go big this winter. McAdam provides more context on his reporting about Garrett Crochet and Boston's interest in the White Sox left-hander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-08
37:52

Ep 271: Reacting to the Red Sox' surprising Nick Pivetta decision, plus unpacking offseason bold predictions & more

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack the surprising decision from the Red Sox to issue a qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta. The writers discuss what it means for the rest of Boston's offseason, plus dig into their bold predictions, which were posted to MassLive on Monday. Cotillo and McAdam also preview this weeks' GM Meetings in San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-05
38:11

Ep 270: Mailbag! Previewing a busy Red Sox offseason (including free agents, trades) now that the World Series is over

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode with the World Series over and hot stove season beginning early next week. The writers discuss potential free agent fits for the Red Sox like Max Fried, Walker Buehler and Jurickson Profar, predict trades Craig Breslow could make and touch on much, much more. To be able to submit questions for future mailbags, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257, then simply click the link and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31
42:42

Ep 269: Lou Merloni outlines his offseason plan to make the Red Sox contenders again

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by NESN and WEEI analyst Lou Merloni for an offseason preview episode. Merloni outlines exactly what he hopes the Red Sox will do in what should be a busy offseason, talking free agency, trade scenarios and much more. The ex-infielder explains why he'd trade Triston Casas over Jarren Duran, which pitchers the Red Sox should pursue and how aggressive he expects them to be before Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-29
30:39

Ep 268: Analyzing the Red Sox' front office changes, plus previewing a blockbuster Dodgers-Yankees World Series and more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a new episode in which they analyze the latest changes in the Red Sox' front office, including the hiring of young assistant GM Taylor Smith. Also, the writers preview and analyze a blockbuster World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees and talk about some players on both teams who the Red Sox could pursue this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24
27:49

Ep 267: Behind the scenes of Netflix's brand new 2004 Red Sox documentary with director Colin Barnicle

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Colin Barnicle, the director of Netflix's new documentary, "The Comeback: 2004 Red Sox." Barnicle takes us behind the scenes of the three-part series, which chronicles Boston's historic run 20 years later. Barnicle talks about the process of making the documentary, explains some of the revelations in it and dishes on why some, like Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Jeter, declined to participate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-22
38:37

Ep 266: MLB ballpark rankings Part II (the top half, from No. 1 to No. 15)

This episode is Part II of a two-part series where MassLive's baseball writers (Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith) rank baseball's ballparks from No. 1 to No. 30. In Part II, the writers rank the bottom half of the league (from No. 15 to No. 1) and debate the merits of each stadium around North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
49:59

Ep 265: MLB ballpark rankings Part I (the bottom half, from No. 16 to No. 30)

This episode is Part I of a two-part series where MassLive's baseball writers (Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith) rank baseball's ballparks from No. 1 to No. 30. In Part I, the writers rank the bottom half of the league (from No. 16 to No. 30) and debate the merits of each stadium around North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
47:22

Ep 264: Red Sox make coaching changes, plus thoughts on the MLB postseason and Terry Francona's return

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another episode and start by discussing the news that the Red Sox have fired three coaches after a disappointing season. After talking about the impact of those changes, Cotillo and McAdam get into their thoughts on the ongoing MLB postseason (and Red Sox-related angles) as well as Terry Francona's return to managing in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
29:12

Ep 263: Mailbag! Remembering Luis Tiant plus early predictions on Red Sox free agent signings, trades & more

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode as the offseason begins. The hosts start with a remembrance of the late Luis Tiant and then open the mailbag to take subscriber questions on free agent moves, trades, top prospects and much more. To be able to submit questions for future mailbags, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257, then simply click the link and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-08
49:18

Ep 262: Sam Kennedy reacts to another disappointing Red Sox season and previews a busy offseason for Boston

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy for a year-end look back at the 2024 Red Sox. Kennedy discusses his takeaways from the season and previews the offseason, including discussing Boston's budget, positional needs and if ownership is still invested in the product. Kennedy also talks about changes coming to Fenway Park, Boston's uniform package, international games and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
37:15

Ep 261: Takeaways from the Red Sox' end-of-year presser, plus reviewing preseason playoff/award predictions

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss their many takeaways from Monday's end-of-season red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow and Alex Cora and predict what it means for the team's offseason. To wrap, the writers go over their (mostly bad) preseason predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-01
33:12

Ep 260: Red Sox report cards! Grading pitchers from Tanner Houck to Lucas Sims, Luis García

It's once again report card time as the Red Sox season comes to a close. In Part II, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are handing out grades for Boston's pitching staff. The hosts talk about standouts like Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford as well as disappointments like Lucas Sims, Luis García and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
55:18

Ep 259: Red Sox report cards! Grading position players from Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers to Danny Jansen

It's once again report card time as the Red Sox season comes to a close. In Part I, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are handing out grades for Boston's group of position players. The hosts talk about standouts like Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers and grade poor performers like Danny Jansen and Vaughn Grissom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-24
43:10

Ep 258: Joe Castiglione explains his decision to retire and looks back at 42 years in the Red Sox radio booth

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by legendary Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione, who over the weekend announced his intentions to retire at the end of the season. Castiglione explains why now is the right time to call it quits while also taking a look back at his four-plus decades in the booth. The Hall of Famer recalls some of his favorite players and memories and talks about what's next for him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-18
33:30

Ep 257: Analyzing a lost weekend in New York, tension with the Yankees and whether or not it has been a successful Red Sox season

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another podcast after the Red Sox all but played themselves out of playoff contention by losing three of four in New York. The writers dissect what went wrong in the Bronx, talk about the controversy involving Gerrit Cole, Rafael Devers and Alex Cora and weigh in on what the 2024 season has meant to the organization as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-16
35:59

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