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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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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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English


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

5/3/2024
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 the Red Sox may replace Masataka Yoshida at DH, the breakouts from Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:18

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

5/1/2024
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 years at North Carolina and weighs in on what Patriots fans should expect. O'Brien also gives his thoughts on a strong April for the Red Sox and what's next for Alex Cora beyond this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:49

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

4/25/2024
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 Sox World Series team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:33

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

4/22/2024
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 battered Red Sox are surviving the injury bug and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:56

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

4/19/2024
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 defense in the series finale against Cleveland, Rafael Devers' injury and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:44

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

4/17/2024
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 Red Sox has surprised them so far and McAdam pays tribute to retiring broadcasters Mike Gorman, Jack Edwards and John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:38:40

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

4/12/2024
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 Yoshida, recent bullpen struggles and 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

Duration:00:44:13

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

4/10/2024
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 and Nick Pivetta is going on the injured list plus analyze Ceddanne Rafaela's newly official eight-year extension with the club. Cotillo and McAdam look ahead to what's next for a Red Sox club that's already running on fumes due to injury issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:07

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

4/7/2024
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 current iteration of the Red Sox and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:20:45

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

4/1/2024
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 moving forward. Cotillo and McAdam also dive into Kenley Jansen's injury issues, the struggles of Wilyer Abreu and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:10

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

3/28/2024
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 much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:43:11

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

3/26/2024
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 center, Bobby Dalbec over C.J. Cron and much more in advance of Thursday's opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:37

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

3/22/2024
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 reveal postseason picks, World Series winners, the Red Sox' record in 2024, Boston bold predictions and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:06

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

3/19/2024
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 Sox and 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

Duration:00:32:40

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

3/15/2024
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 thinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:22:28

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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

3/13/2024
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 junior college to the majors (with a stop at UNC along the way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:50

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

3/12/2024
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 hosts also go back and forth to project the last pieces of Boston's Opening Day roster and discuss the storylines to watch over the last two weeks of camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:27

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

3/8/2024
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 potential pursuit of Jordan Montgomery. They then discuss Brayan Bello's six-year, $55 million contract extension and guess who may be next to get a long-term deal from Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:50

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

3/7/2024
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:11

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

3/5/2024
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

Duration:00:31:40