Podcast

The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

Baseball, Sports

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.

Baseball chart
#69
Episodes
472
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
29 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

472 episodes, newest first

  1. Ep 463: Who won't survive the Red Sox roster crunch next week? Plus thoughts on Alex Cora's first interview since being fired, the coaching staff & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the upcoming roster moves for the Red Sox, and talk about where things will stand after the tender deadline. Plus, Alex Cora is interviewing for manager positions and more.

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    32 min
  2. Ep 462: Reacting to Red Sox coaching changes, plus how to fix the offense this winter & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam give their thoughts on the recent coaching changes for the Red Sox, plus discuss how Breslow and Tracy can improve the offense this offseason and much more.

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    33 min
  3. Ep 461: Which pitching moves will the Red Sox make this winter? Plus World Series thoughts & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam dive into how the Red Sox can bolster their rotation and bullpen this offseason. Plus, the two dive into the World Series and give their predictions between the Rays and Brewers.

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    35 min
  4. Ep 460: Red Sox 2026 report cards Part II: Grading position players

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam finish their two-part series of end-of-season Red Sox report cards, this time giving their grades for each of Boston's position players.

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    55 min
  5. Ep 459: Red Sox 2026 report cards Part I: Grading the pitching staff

    Show notes

    It's report card season. In the first half of a two-part series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam hand out grades to the 2026 Red Sox pitching staff.

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    49 min
  6. Ep 458: Recapping the Red Sox' end-of-season press conference; what's the No. 1 offseason priority for Craig Breslow?

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the Red Sox' end-of-season press conference after being eliminated in the AL Wild Card series and discuss what the priorities need to be this offseason for CBO Craig Breslow.

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    37 min
  7. Ep 457: Wild Card Game 2 recap — Red Sox' season ends with another bad loss to the Yankees

    Show notes

    MassLive's Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo react to the Red Sox' season-ending loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. The writers discuss more questionable managerial decisions from Chad Tracy and the postgame comments from Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras, who both ripped the team.

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    20 min
  8. Ep 456: Wild Card Game 1 recap — Red Sox blown out by Yankees, Cam Schlittler and lose Roman Anthony, too

    Show notes

    MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam instantly react to a brutal night in the Bronx for the Red Sox, who were blown out by the Red Sox, 9-0, in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. The writers discussed the offensive struggles against Cam Schlittler and some questionable managerial decisions and analyzed the news that Roman Anthony is once again down with a hand injury.

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    12 min
  9. Ep 455: Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card preview and predictions, plus thoughts on Payton Tolle, Garrett Crochet & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam dive into this week's Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card series and give their predictions for how things will go in the Bronx. The writers also give their thoughts on Payton Tolle getting the Game 1 start, Garrett Crochet's status & more.

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    20 min
  10. Ep 454: Discussing the Red Sox playing Game 162 at the Trop, plus injury updates and rotation talk ahead of the Wild Card Series

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the Red Sox playing Game 162 at the Trop in Tampa Bay because of a Nor'easter, injury updates, and rotation talk ahead of the Wild Card Series with the Yankees on Tuesday.

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    24 min
  11. Ep 453: EMERGENCY Pod — Red Sox name Chad Tracy full-time manager (and extend Craig Breslow), plus what to watch in the final week of the season

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the Red Sox removing the interim tag from manager Chad Tracy and the extension of CBO Craig Breslow.

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    29 min
  12. Ep 452: Should we be worried about the Red Sox' offense? Plus thoughts on Willson Contreras' hand injury and a potential clinch in St. Pete

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss if recent play should make fans worried about the Red Sox offense, Willson Contreras' injury and when the Sox might clinch a playoff spot.

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    25 min
  13. Ep 451: Analyzing Payton Tolle's breakout rookie year, plus who is the Red Sox MVP in 2026?

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss Tolle's immaculate inning and overall season, who has an argument to be the 2026 Red Sox MVP, and much more!

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    31 min
  14. Ep 450: Reacting to a good week for the Red Sox, plus what are reasonable expectations for Garrett Crochet, Curtis Mead and others?

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the Red Sox' sweep of the Orioles and discuss their expectations for Garrett Crochet, Curtis Mead and other injured players who are trying to make their way back.

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    29 min
  15. Ep 449: What are the biggest Red Sox storylines to watch in the final three weeks? Plus Roman Anthony thoughts, recapping a bad homestand & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss what Red Sox fans should look for down the stretch & more!

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    25 min
  16. Ep 448: Recapping a lost weekend in the Bronx for the Red Sox, plus thoughts on the returns of Roman Anthony, Trevor Story & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the pivotal Red Sox-Yankees series in the Bronx, the returns of Roman Anthony and Trevor Story, and much more!

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    26 min
  17. Ep 447: With Roman Anthony and Trevor Story due back, who gets sent down? Plus thoughts on another win streak, Chad Tracy's future & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the Red Sox series win in Miami with a chance to complete a second straight sweep, plus they debate what the roster construction will look like with Roman Anthony and Trevor Story due back from injury soon, and much more!

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    39 min
  18. Ep 446: Will Red Sox fans boo Rafael Devers on Friday? Plus thoughts on the Arizona series, Willson Contreras' fan altercation & more

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the Red Sox series win over the Diamondbacks, preview the weekend set against the Giants, and discuss whether fans will boo Rafael Devers during his return.

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    27 min
  19. Ep 445: Are the Red Sox rushing players (like Adley Rutschman, Trevor Story) back from rehab assignments? Plus thoughts on key new injuries and a blowout win Monday

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the health of the Red Sox and whether their urgency to win is pushing players to return from injury early, plus a big win over the Diamondbacks.

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    24 min
  20. Ep 444: Analyzing a poor start to a Red Sox road trip, plus what do they do when Trevor Story and Roman Anthony come back?

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the poor start to a short Red Sox road trip and the timeline of when Roman Anthony and Trevor Story could return and what their impact will look like.

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    24 min