The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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...

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...

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 tr...

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: Airsi...

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....

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...

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...

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 priv...

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 priva...

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. Ge...

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 c...

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-s...

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.co...

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...

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...

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: Air...

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...

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...

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 m...

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 you...

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 ab...

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...

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 trai...

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...