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The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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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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Ep 89: Red Sox mailbag! Chris Cotillo answers questions on roster decisions, starting rotation & more 16.03.2023 31:40

On this week's Fenway Rundown, host Chris Cotillo answers reader questions about Red Sox spring training. Topics covered includes the team's upcoming roster decisions about Raimel Tapia and Jorge Alfaro, how the Opening Day rotation will shake out, the lineup and more. Intro music: Airside by Hiro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 88: Lou Merloni on Red Sox spring training impressions, 2023 expectations, his new role & more 07.03.2023 26:49

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by former MLB player and WEEI radio personality Lou Merloni. The two discuss Merloni's impressions of newcomer Masataka Yoshida in Fort Myers, Boston's potential batting order and clubhouse dynamics in the wake of Cotillo's piece about Triston Casas' pregame routines irking veterans. Merloni also weighs in on the injury bug...

Ep 87: Roster projection time! MassLive’s Red Sox writers predict Boston’s Opening Day 26-man roster 01.03.2023 34:26

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are back again on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. Cotillo and Smith each give their predictions for Boston's 26-man Opening Day roster, breaking it down by starters, relievers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 86: Recapping Red Sox spring storylines (including Triston Casas’ routine, Noah Song) with MassLive’s Chris Smith 24.02.2023 37:04

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith report from Fort Myers for a second time with more Red Sox storylines including a debate over who Boston's second best player is, Noah Song's chances of staying in the majors with the Phillies, Triston Casas' pregame routine, bold predictions and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 85: Red Sox spring training preview with MassLive’s Chris Smith 15.02.2023 29:25

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith talk all things Red Sox spring training from Fort Myers. They break down what both Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom said to the media as camp opened, Boston's emerging clubhouse dynamic, how the batting order might come together and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Ep 84: Chaim Bloom on the Red Sox’ offseason, being booed at Winter Weekend and 2023 expectations 31.01.2023 31:49

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom to discuss various topics surrounding his team. Bloom gets into how he handled boos at the Winter Meetings, why he thinks Boston is in a much better spot now compared to when he was hired, trading Matt Barnes for Richard Bleier, the catching situation and much more. Music: Airsid...

Ep 83: Road trip with Chris Smith talking paternity leave, college hoops and Red Sox fans booing Chaim Bloom 24.01.2023 26:51

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are on the road en route to Smitty's old stopping grounds in Syracuse for a basketball game against Cotillo's UNC Tar Heels. Smitty talks about his paternity leave before the writers each give a scouting report of their basketball teams and eventually talk about the latest Red Sox developments, including Chaim Bloom being booed a...

Ep 82: Chad Jennings on which final moves the Red Sox could make, if the offseason has been successful & more 18.01.2023 34:22

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo talks to Chad Jennings, a Red Sox beat writer for The Athletic. The two grade Boston's offseason to this point, break down what Trevor Story's injury means, the catching situation and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 81: Former Red Sox prospect Big Joe Davis on retiring, his legacy as a Red Sox folk hero and what's next 10.01.2023 23:19

Chris Cotillo talks to former Red Sox prospect Big Joe Davis after he announced his retirement from baseball. Davis talks about his decision to retire, his new job, living in a trailer and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 80: Rafael Devers extension thoughts & more with BSJ's Sean McAdam 06.01.2023 38:17

On this week’s episode, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo breaks down Rafael Devers’ 11-year, $331 million contract extension with Boston Sports Journal’s Sean McAdam. The two discuss why Devers’ deal is a reasonable value compared to other big contracts given out this offseason, the involvement ownership and some of the final roster moves Boston could make before spring training opens next month. Music: A...

Ep 79: MassLive's Chris Smith reveals 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot 27.12.2022 34:02

Fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith joins Chris Cotillo on the latest Fenway Rundown. Smitty breaks down his 2023 Hall of Fame ballot and why he picked certain players, and left others off. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 78: Red Sox Mailbag: Chris Cotillo answers questions on Bogaerts' replacement, Masataka Yoshida, ownership and more 15.12.2022 32:48

On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo answers Twitter-asked questions. Topics include the Red Sox infield, potential trades/free agents, Masataka Yoshida and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 77: Rob Bradford on Xander Bogaerts' departure, Chaim Bloom's explanation and where the Red Sox go from here 13.12.2022 31:32

MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two go over Xander Bogaerts to the Padres, talking to Chaim Bloom, Red Sox ownership and much more. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 76: David Ortiz on Xander Bogaerts, what the Red Sox should do in free agency and his latest charitable endeavors 02.12.2022 10:49

Red Sox legend David Ortiz joined MassLive's Chris Cotillo on the Fenway Rundown, he discussed Xander Bogaerts, what Boston needs to do for Devers, Bogaerts and free agents. The two cap off the episode talking about Ortiz's most recent charity work. Music: Airside by Hiro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 75: Christian Arroyo on his offseason, Xander Bogaerts, being fake traded for Shohei Ohtani, his 2023 goals & more 29.11.2022 29:12

MassLive's Chris Cotillo brought in Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo to discuss staying with Boston, Xander Bogaerts, the adversity of the 2022 season, comparisons to Shohei Ohtani and much more. Music: Airside by Hero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 74: Thanksgiving Pod! Chris Cotillo's dad, Dave, on the Red Sox, his son's (horrible) athletic career & more 23.11.2022 24:11

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...

Ep 73: Chris Murphy on being added to the 40-man roster, goals for 2023 and more 19.11.2022 23:27

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

Ep 72: James Paxton stays while Nate Eovaldi, Xander Bogaerts might go (early Red Sox hot stove reactions) 17.11.2022 37:01

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 Xan...

Ep 71: Red Sox offseason roundtable talk with MassLive staff 11.11.2022 49:29

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

Ep 70: Former Red Sox AGM Zack Scott on what happens at the GM Meetings, what the team should do this winter & more 08.11.2022 30:42

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...

Ep 69: Red Sox Mailbag: Chris Cotillo answers reader questions on free agency, extensions and much more 03.11.2022 37:25

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

Ep 68: Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly on facing Aaron Judge, his first taste of the majors, 2023 expectations & more 02.11.2022 25:56

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...

Ep 67: Julian McWilliams on the latest Rafael Devers developments, the World Series and Dave Dombrowski 27.10.2022 32:46

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

Ep 66: Steve Perrault and Joey Copponi on the end of Inside The Monster and what will bring the Red Sox back to relevancy this winter 20.10.2022 44:56

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

Ep 65: Previewing the Red Sox’ off-season (and key option/qualifying offer decisions) with MassLive’s Chris Smith 19.10.2022 38:24

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