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Ep 255: Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo on the Red Sox' collapse, two teams in New York perhaps headed for October and some NFL predictions.06 Sep 202400:30:23
Sirius/XM host Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo is our guest this week. Chris looks at the second-half collapse of the Red Sox, the prospects for the Mets and Yankees in October, weighs in on the MVP races and offers his predictions for the upcoming NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 254: Mailbag! We answer your questions about Rafael Devers' leadership, what the bullpen might look like next year and many more.04 Sep 202400:29:38
In a mailbag edition, aided by Lauren Campbell, we get to your questions about Rafael Devers' leadership, the team's sloppy defense, and what the Red Sox might do to add a quality starting pitcher over the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 245: Checking in with Triston Casas and Quinn Priester at Polar Park in Worcester03 Aug 202400:19:02
Host Chris Cotillo hit the road Friday to check in with rehabbing first baseman Triston Casas and trade acquisition Quinn Priester at Polar Park in Worcester. Casas provides an update on how things are progressing with his ribcage injury and Priester talks about the trade that sent him from the Pirates to the Red Sox for Nick Yorke earlier this week, the adjustments he'll make in his new organization and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 157: Analyzing the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, including the chances of first-timers Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer20 Nov 202300:31:45
On the latest Fenway Rundown, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam (a Hall of Fame voter) discuss the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, which was released Monday. McAdam explains why he has voted for certain players (and not others) in the past and the pair handicaps the chances of any of the seven eligible former Red Sox being enshrined in Cooperstown next summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 156: Janet Marie Smith on ballparks, Fenway Park's future, why America loves baseball stadiums & more17 Nov 202300:27:05
On the final Fenway Rundown of this week, the hosts are joined by renowned architect and urban planner Janet Marie Smith, who has overseen the construction and renovation of many of baseball's best ballparks, including Fenway Park, in recent years. Smith weighs in on the future of Fenway, talks about her time in Boston, gives a theory as to why ballparks hold such a special place in the American psyche and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 155: Red Sox Insider Mailbag with questions on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, trade options, Alex Cora's future & more16 Nov 202300:38:20
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take mailbag questions from subscribers to the Fenway Rundown Insider Text program. The topics discussed include the club's pursuits of Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Aaron Nola, the future of manager Alex Cora, why Boston didn't protect Shane Drohan in the Rule 5 draft and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 154: Could the Red Sox actually sign Shohei Ohtani? Plus ROY reactions, previewing roster moves14 Nov 202300:31:36
On the first Fenway Rundown of this week, co-hosts Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo have a lengthy discussion about the chances Shohei Ohtani actually ends up in Boston. The writers also talk about some impending Red Sox roster moves, the Rookie of the Year voting and a bidding war breaking out for pitching coach candidate Andrew Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 153: Wrapping up the GM Meetings, including Alex Verdugo/Gleyber Torres and more10 Nov 202300:27:10
Co-host Sean McAdam is back home from the GM Meetings and is ready to break down everything Craig Breslow said in Scottsdale. McAdam and Cotillo talk about the rumors linking Gleyber Torres to the Red Sox for Alex Verdugo and much more as the offseason continues to heat up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 152: Ben Cherington talks about new Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow09 Nov 202300:16:13
Former Red Sox GM and current Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington spoke with Sean McAdam at the GM Meetings about Craig Breslow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 151: Takeaways from Day 1 of the GM Meetings and Craig Breslow's first presser08 Nov 202300:18:50
On this episode, Sean McAdam checks in from Scottsdale, where the annual GM meetings are underway. McAdam and co-host Chris Cotillo break down Craig Breslow's first press availability of the offseason, discussing what the new chief baseball officer said about his plans for Boston's roster, coaching additions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 150: Craig Breslow officially introduced as Red Sox chief baseball officer02 Nov 202300:23:55
On this episode of Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap Craig Breslow's introductory press conference at Fenway Park after the Red Sox officially introduced him as the new chief baseball officer Thursday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 149: A new-look Red Sox mailbag (free agency preview), plus farewell to Producer Joey31 Oct 202300:29:58
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam open up the mailbag from MassLive's new Insider Text feature and answer questions from subscribers on what the Red Sox will do in free agency, who they might non-tender and more. The hosts send off producer Joey Aliberti, who is on his final episode of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 148: Ryan Dempster weighs in on why his former teammate Craig Breslow will succeed in Boston 26 Oct 202300:25:37
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Ryan Dempster, a former Red Sox pitcher and teammate of Craig Breslow on the 2013 title team. Dempster talks about his time playing alongside Breslow in 2013 and why the former reliever is a good fit to run the Red Sox. Dempster also discussed the differences between playing in Chicago and Boston and his time playing for Dusty Baker, who is retiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 244: Trade deadline recap! Analyzing all five of Craig Breslow's deals and what they mean for the Red Sox31 Jul 202400:30:47
On this trade deadline edition of the podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the five deals Craig Breslow made to try to improve the Red Sox. The hosts discuss why Boston didn't do more, grade Breslow on his first deadline running the team, talk about how Boston's haul compared to other American League contenders and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 147: EMERGENCY Pod -- Red Sox hire Craig Breslow as new chief baseball officer25 Oct 202300:17:16
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with an emergency episode to break down the news that the Red Sox have hired former reliever and Cubs executive Craig Breslow as the chief baseball officer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 146: More news surfaces in Red Sox GM search, plus thoughts on Jason Varitek, Nathan Eovaldi & more24 Oct 202300:21:36
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the latest news surrounding the Red Sox front office search (including Craig Breslow's emergence as a front-runner) before delving into Jason Varitek's managerial candidacy with the Giants and some thoughts on how the Red Sox let postseason hero Nathan Eovaldi get away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 145: Mailbag! Red Sox GM search updates (including where things stand with Craig Breslow), Masataka Yoshida's 2024 season & more19 Oct 202300:25:20
In this mailbag episode, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk more about about the emergence of Craig Breslow in a potential front office position with the Red Sox before getting into some questions from the listeners regarding the front office search and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 144: As Red Sox GM search heats up, a rundown of every known candidate17 Oct 202300:33:25
Cotillo and McAdam have some names for the potential Chaim Bloom replacement, and they share their thoughts on who's a serious candidate and who is not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 143: A Red Sox GM search update, plus thoughts on the major changes to the coaching staff13 Oct 202300:18:12
Co-hosts Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to discuss the latest they've heard on the vacant Red Sox GM position — and the challenges Boston is facing in its quest to replace Chaim Bloom. Plus, they delve into the Sox' decisions to fire pitching coach Dave Bush and third base coach Carlos Febles earlier in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 142: Report Cards! Grading the Red Sox on their 2023 seasons, from Chris Martin to Kiké Hernández10 Oct 202300:57:00
Boston's season is officially done, meaning it's time for co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam to hand out Red Sox report cards. The pair of writers grade every Red Sox player, along with Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom, on their performances this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 141: Sam Kennedy wraps up the Red Sox season and digs into the team's GM search and offseason04 Oct 202300:34:25
Red Sox President/CEO Sam Kennedy returns to the Fenway Rundown to talk with Chris and Sean. They delve into why the hiring process for Boston's front office leader is different this year, what type of candidates will be considered, why the organization has so much faith in manager Alex Cora and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 140: Dan Duquette on Tim Wakefield's legacy, bringing him to the Red Sox and his favorite memories of the late knuckleballer02 Oct 202300:27:29
On this episode of Fenway Rundown, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam welcome Dan Duquette to the show. The former Red Sox GM remembers Tim Wakefield, who died at 57 on Sunday, discusses the knuckleballer's legacy and his favorite memories of Wakefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 139: A look at the lousy final month and which Red Sox free agents might return for 202428 Sep 202300:35:00
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the recent uninspiring performances from an eliminated Red Sox team, plus they banter about a few of Boston's upcoming free agents and the likelihood they re-sign and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 138: Awards Show! Recapping preseason predictions, both where we went right and (very) wrong26 Sep 202300:46:05
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam look back on their preseason MLB awards predictions, many of which were very wrong, to say the least. They also hand out a few Red Sox superlatives, including team MVP, pitcher of the year, biggest disappointment and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 243: Mailbag! Analyzing the James Paxton trade and what the Red Sox will go before Tuesday's trade deadline26 Jul 202400:38:28
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The writers start by analyzing Friday's James Paxton trade before emptying the Insider Text mailbag, which includes 30+ questions about what the Red Sox could do in the next few days. Cotillo and McAdam identify trade targets and possibilities and discuss exactly what the Red Sox are thinking at this crucial time of year. 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
Ep 137: Wrapping up a bad Red Sox road trip with thoughts on Alex Cora, Mike Hazen, Kim Ng & more21 Sep 202300:30:26
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo (fresh off a trip to Texas) and Sean McAdam weigh in on a bad road trip for the Red Sox, Alex Cora's future, Mike Hazen and Kim Ng as potential GM candidates and more on the latest Fenway Rundown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 136: Alex Cora weighs in on another lost Red Sox season, Chaim Bloom’s firing & more20 Sep 202300:15:07
Alex Cora joins Chris Cotillo and reflects on the Red Sox season, Chaim Bloom's firing, his future as a manager with the Red Sox and more from Arlington, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 135: EMERGENCY POD: Chaim Bloom fired -- reaction, potential candidates & more15 Sep 202300:29:15
With the Red Sox announcing the firing of Chaim Bloom, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam give their reactions to the move, theorize ownership's thought process, discuss potential replacements, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 134: Mailbag: Theo Epstein rumors, Jarren Duran's future, free agency and more13 Sep 202300:30:14
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer your X (Twitter) questions on Justin Turner and Jarren Duran's future with the Red Sox, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 133: Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly on his comeback, spending the summer in Fort Myers and making sure he wasn't forgotten while rehabbing07 Sep 202300:24:45
Host Chris Cotillo catches up with Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly, who is on the comeback trail after undergoing elbow surgery early in the season. The pair discuss Kelly's injury, if he'll play in Boston again this season, his rehab stint in Fort Myers (including impressions of Trevor Story and Adalberto Mondesí) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 132: Are the Red Sox's playoff hopes dead or alive? Plus the remarkable second half of Triston Casas and why isn't Ceddanne Rafaela playing more?05 Sep 202300:23:30
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the reality of Boston's 2023 playoff hopes and what would need to happen for the Sox to make it into the postseason. They also talk Triston Casas, who struggled in April, but is one of the league's best hitters ever since, along with discussing why top prospect Ceddanne Rafaela was called up just to sit on the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 131: Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham offers a comprehensive overview of the Red Sox farm system, provides scouting report and updates of Boston's top prospects31 Aug 202300:30:54
Brian Abraham joins Sean McAdam to talk about Boston's farm system and how it currently stands, how they evaluate players, updates on Marcelo Mayer, Miguel Bleis and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 130: Chris Smith pinch-hits as we discuss the nightmare loss Monday, whether the Sox are out of the wild card race and the outfield picture for ‘2429 Aug 202300:26:32
Sean McAdam and Chris Smith cover all of the latest Red Sox news, including Monday's 13-5 loss against the Houston Astros, the starting rotation problem, low playoff chances, who should get the final roster spots and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 129: Red Sox mailbag: NESN booth, Kenley Jansen/Jarren Duran injuries, the Astros series and more 24 Aug 202300:26:16
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the most recent Red Sox and MLB news before answering your mailbag questions. Twitter questions include which NESN analysts have stood out this year, who can replace Kenley Jansen if he needs to miss time, the severity of Jarren Duran's injury, Chaim Bloom's job security and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 128: MassLive roundtable: Chris Smith joins to discuss roster moves, poor defense and the big hill the Sox must climb22 Aug 202300:28:36
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk with colleague Chris Smith, who's currently in Houston for the Red Sox-Astros series. The trio has a wide-ranging discussion on topics including Jarren Duran going to the IL and the implications of that (Wilyer Abreu over Ceddanne Rafaela), a defensive problem for years to come, the importance of Justin Turner and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 242: EMERGENCY Pod -- Reacting to Alex Cora's surprising contract extension with the Red Sox25 Jul 202400:22:41
It's an emergency version of the Fenway Rundown as co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the surprising news Alex Cora has signed a three-year extension with the Red Sox. The writers discuss why the news was so shocking, what it means about Cora's career and the organization moving forward and why the deal got done now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 127: Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush on some pitchers returning from injury, ramping up for the pennant race, bullpen improvements & more17 Aug 202300:25:04
Dave Bush joins Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam to discuss the Red Sox's pitchers, including Chris Sale, Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock all returning from injury, the biggest differences between being a pitching coach now compared to 10-15 years ago, what inspired him to get into coaching and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 126: Recapping Chris Sale and Trevor Story's returns, previewing the Red Sox' long road trip, a harrowing DC story & more15 Aug 202300:26:50
Hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap big weekends for Red Sox stars Chris Sale and Trevor Story, plus a discussion on Garrett Whitlock's future and Boston's bullpen in general, what the Red Sox need to do over the next 10 days and more before another segment of "Sean on the Spot" — and a harrowing story of one of McAdam's previous trips to Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 125: Mailbag episode with questions about the future of Alex Verdugo, Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora10 Aug 202300:29:00
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer your questions on the futures of Alex Verdugo, Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora, a potential Ceddanne Rafaela appearance in the majors this season, Rafael Devers' recent performance and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 124: Analyzing Alex Verdugo’s benching, a horrible weekend for the Red Sox and if Trevor Story’s return is too late 08 Aug 202300:29:02
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam give their thoughts on a rough weekend for the Red Sox, Alex Verdugo and his recent benching/overall reputation, if Boston's returning players will be enough for them to make the playoffs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 123: Blue Jays broadcaster Dan Shulman on the showdown series this weekend, where the Jays stand and his Fenway memories.04 Aug 202300:27:24
Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman joins Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam leading up to the Boston-Toronto weekend series. They discuss where the Blue Jays stand, their struggles against the Red Sox this season, this weekend's series, Fenway memories and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 122: Red Sox trade deadline recap from Seattle; why was Chaim Bloom so inactive?03 Aug 202300:20:20
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the trade deadline for the Red Sox and the lack of moves that Chaim Bloom and the front office made, along with other stories coming out of the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 121: Emptying the Red Sox mailbag prior to the trade deadline27 Jul 202300:26:12
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another mailbag with questions surrounding what the Red Sox are dealing with ahead of the trade deadline. Questions on Christian Arroyo, Nick Pivetta, Chris Sale, Trevor Story, Alex Verdugo and much more are all answered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 120: Chaim Bloom on Red Sox trade deadline plans, what he learned from 2022 and the craziness of late July 26 Jul 202300:33:06
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam chat with Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Bloom discusses the Kiké Hernández trade, what Boston is looking for at the deadline, his thought process on rental players, what he learned from the 2022 trade deadline and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 119: Instant analysis of the Kiké Hernández trade between Red Sox, Dodgers26 Jul 202300:12:46
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the Red Sox trading Kiké Hernández to the Dodgers for two pitching prospects immediately after talking Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 118: Recapping a disappointing trip, a looming roster crunch and why the Red Sox aren’t players for Shohei Ohtani20 Jul 202300:30:25
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a few Red Sox decisions leading up to the Aug. 1 trade deadline. They discuss the excess of middle infield players and what Boston could do (including cutting Kiké Hernández, make the case for both buying and selling and debate what it takes for Boston to get Shohei Ohtani in a trade with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 241: Meet the Massachusetts native who the Red Sox drafted to play for his hometown team22 Jul 202400:22:13
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox draft pick Shea Sprague, a Hanover, Mass. native (and BC High) alum who the club picked in the 13th round. Sprague talks about the chance to play professionally for his hometown team, his favorite memories from going to Fenway Park as a kid, expectations for his pro career and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 117: Red Sox draft pick Nazzan Zanetello on turning pro, his first Fenway experience and being compared to Mookie Betts18 Jul 202300:16:17
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk to Red Sox second-round pick Nazzan Zanetello on the draft process, growing up as a St. Louis Cardinals fan, initial impressions of Boston, what position he envisions playing, his connection with Jayson Tatum, player comps and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 116: UVA baseball coach Brian O'Connor on Red Sox pick Kyle Teel, his love for the game and his DJ skills13 Jul 202300:17:55
The Red Sox selected Virginia catcher Kyle Teel with the 14th pick in the MLB Draft Sunday, and Chris Cotillo talked to his college coach Brian O'Connor to get an introduction to him. O'Connor discusses what makes Teel so good, gives a couple comps to successful MLB catchers and even discusses Teel's DJing skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 115: Wrapping up the Red Sox first half with thoughts on Brayan Bello, the All-Star Game and more06 Jul 202300:34:59
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to talk about the emergence of 24-year old pitcher Brayan Bello, the lack of Red Sox players in this year's All-Star Game, more injuries to the starting rotation and more before another segment of "Sean on the Spot," where McAdam tells his best Theo Epstein story (27:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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