The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by NESN and WEEI's Lou Merloni, who returns to the show to give his latest on the Red Sox offseason to this point. Merloni discusses why he thinks the Red Sox are better than they were in 2025 and gives a bold prediction on Alex Bregman's free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with their first podcast of 2026. The writers reset the Red Sox' offseason after New Year's Day, debating whether Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman is the best fit for the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the news that the Red Sox are acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals for three pitchers, including Hunter Dobbins. The writers talk about how Contreras fits in Boston, the return to St. Louis, where the Red Sox go next and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the latest hot stove news throughout baseball — and the Red Sox' continued inaction. The writers talk about Michael King landing back with the Padres, the latest on Alex Bregman and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the latest rumors involving Alex Bregman, who is reportedly talking to the Diamondbacks about leaving Boston for Arizona. The writers also get into the Red Sox' reported interest in Michael King and analyze the unusual Monday trade that sent a pitching prospect to the Nationals for ... another pitching prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are home from Orlando and analyzing where the Red Sox go next after failing to land either Pete Alonso or Kyle Schwarber. The writers discuss the ongoing pursuit of Arizona's Ketel Marte, plus what the events of last week mean for Alex Bregman and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo recap the big Winter Meetings signings including Kyle Schwarber to the Phillies and Pete Alonso to the Orioles, and what it means for the Red Sox, who missed out on two big bats so far this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are in Orlando and highlight the first day of the Winter Meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the acquisition of Johan Oviedo from Pirates in 5-player deal with the Winter Meetings set to begin on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down what to expect from the Red Sox as they head into the Winter Meetings. Will they be aggressive in reshaping the roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the pre-Thanksgiving news that the Red Sox have acquired Sonny Gray (and cash) from St. Louis for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. The writers break down the move, what it means for the rest of Boston's offseason, Gray's value, the return, Craig Breslow's payroll and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by new Red Sox infielder Tristan Gray, who was acquired in a trade with the Rays on Tuesday. Gray discusses his new opportunity in Boston, what he's learned from bouncing around to different organizations, his expectations for his role and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the Red Sox making several trades this week to reshape their roster, including the moves that sent Brennan Bernardino to the Rockies and Chris Murphy to Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Cotillo catches up with three-time World Series Champion David Ortiz during his annual golf charity event in Palm Beach. Ortiz discusses what he hopes the Red Sox do this winter, plus weighs in on his impressions of Roman Anthony and if John Henry will spend this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap Craig Breslow's comments including his desire to acquire "front of a rotation" starter this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take an in-depth look at Boston’s (lack of) qualifying offer to Lucas Giolito and what it signals about the Red Sox’s roster construction and payroll strategy heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down Trevor Story’s decision to opt into his contract and return to Boston through 2026. Plus, a dive into Jarren Duran’s new one-year deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam weigh in on the World Series and discuss what’s next for the Red Sox, including early decisions on Jarren Duran, Trevor Story, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss how the Red Sox should approach major roster decisions that will shape 2026. The writers discuss everything from Lucas Giolito’s future to Trevor Story’s outlook, plus potential pitching upgrades and lineup changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down what the Red Sox will do this winter when it comes to both their infield and outfield, which remain very unsettled. Will Alex Bregman come back? How about Trevor Story? Could Eugenio Suarez and/or Luis Arraez make sense? And will Jarren Duran be traded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the 2025 World Series matchup and what it reveals about the Red Sox’s current roster construction. Plus, how will Craig Breslow reshape Boston’s pitching staff with an aggressive offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss what's next for Alex Bregman after he opted out of his contract. Plus, who is most likely to take home some gold hardware for the Sox? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the recent coaching moves, as well as who might be making calls in the future to poach members of the staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam grade the 2025 Red Sox pitchers from Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman to Jordan Hicks and Tanner Houck. The writers discuss each player's 2025 performances in Part 2 of a two-part report card series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam grade the 2025 Red Sox position players, from Roman Anthony to Connor Wong and Masataka Yoshida. The writers discuss each player's 2025 performances. Part 2 (pitchers) is next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices