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…

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 me…

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 m…

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…

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…

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. Cotil…

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. Vis…

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 A…

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…

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 mor…

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…

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) 751-6…

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…

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 …

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…

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 gues…

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/adchoicesPar MassLive.com

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/adchoicesPar MassLive.com

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a mailbag episode to cap off the week. The two writers, fresh off a trip to spring training in Fort Myers, answer subscriber questions about C.J. Cron, Jordan Montgomery, Red Sox roster battles and much, much more. To be able to submit questions for future mailbags, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257, t…

Longtime MLB executive (and central Mass. native) J.P. Ricciardi joins the podcast to talk about the news he's retiring from baseball — and why. Ricciardi also discusses his new venture on the media side of things, his one day working for the Red Sox under Theo Epstein, his son, Dante, working as a Red Sox scout, front office dynamics and much more…

In their third and final interview from their first trip to Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story. Story reveals why he decided to take on a leadership role in 2024, the identity he hopes his team takes on and why he thinks Boston's lineup will be dangerous this season. The former Rockie als…

Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito joins co-hosts Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo for an extended conversation in Fort Myers. Giolito discusses why he signed with the Red Sox as a free agent, what he expects from himself in 2024 (including one specific goal), his early impressions of the organization and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. …

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers calling out the Red Sox for their slow winter, plus analyze what it means in terms of Devers' growth as a leader. The writers also discuss their takeaways from John Henry and Sam Kennedy's appearance at Fenway South and the news that Boston has signed likable reliever Li…

Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen joins the show to discuss seeing his name in trade rumors this winter, his mentality pitching for a team with lower expectations than he's accustomed to, his Hall of Fame candidacy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar MassLive.com

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the Saturday trade that sent reliever John Schreiber from the Red Sox to the Royals for pitching prospect David Sandlin. The writers explain why Boston made the trade, talk about what they got back and get into the messaging aspect of the deal. The episode concludes with audio from Craig Breslow's media …

Hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the first few days of Red Sox spring training from Florida, examine what the future could look like for Kenley Jansen, where they believe the leadership will come from and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar MassLive.com

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the first day of Red Sox spring training and their takeaways from lengthy media availabilities with manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The writers discuss Cora's future in Boston, whether or not the Red Sox will make more moves before Opening Day and the general lack of inte…

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by fellow MassLive Red Sox writer Chris Smith, who discusses his top 25 Red Sox prospect rankings that came out this week on the site. Smith reveals why he ranked Roman Anthony over Marcelo Mayer at No. 1, who he thinks is the best pitcher in the system, his breakout prospect candidate for 2023 and …

Host Sean McAdam is joined by Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony, who talked about his climb up the team's minor league ladder, the brotherhood he feels with other top Sox prospects and his own thoughts on how close he is to realizing his major league dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam analyze Friday's big news that Theo Epstein has returned to the Red Sox organization as a part-owner and senior advisor for Fenway Sports Group. Cotillo and McAdam discuss their piece about Epstein's new role and what it means for the Red Sox and dig into why now — with this group of people — was the right tim…

Co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by fellow Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith to wrap up the week. The two writers discuss what Justin Turner's departure for Toronto means for the Red Sox and go over Smith's recent Red Sox payroll projection. Cotillo and Smith also get into the impacts of the Orioles sale and preview Smith's prospect projections, which…

Co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, who gives his thoughts on the Red Sox' quiet offseason and their reputation across the league. Rosenthal weighs in on what Boston may be able to get in a trade for Kenley Jansen, Alex Cora's future in Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On this episode, co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by Dave Powell, the chief business of football writer for Reach and the Liverpool Echo in England. Powell, who has covered John Henry and Fenway Sports Group across the pond for years, weighs in on the ownership group's reputation and legacy in England. The two writers discuss the similarities and di…

On this mailbag episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer subscriber questions on Kenley Jansen trade rumors, if the Red Sox are really in on Jordan Montgomery, expectations for top prospects and much more. To subscribe to the Fenway Rundown Insider Text program and have the chance to submit questions, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257. Then…

On a bonus edition of the Fenway Rundown, hear everything that Red Sox chairman Tom Werner and president Sam Kennedy had to say during their media availability at Winter Weekend on Friday night. Here's the full, uncut press session with the pair of decision-makers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a rare Monday mega-episode to recap an eventful — and somewhat concerning — series of events at the Red Sox Winter Weekend event in Springfield. The writers break down comments from Tom Werner and Sam Kennedy about lowering payroll and continuing the rebuild and give their theories as to why the club is a…

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by former Red Sox closer (and NESN analyst) Jonathan Papelbon, who explains why he was thrust into duty by the team to host the welcome event at the Winter Weekend fan fest in Springfield. The always-opinionated Papelbon then dishes on the Red Sox' underwhelming interest to date, why fans are so tur…

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined for the first time by new Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow for a wide-ranging 30-minute interview. Breslow discusses why the Red Sox have had a slow offseason to this point, what he wants to get done before spring training, if Tom Werner's "full throttle" comments put pressure on him, th…

Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back for the second day in a row, reacting to new quotes from Red Sox chairman Tom Werner and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow. The writers read in between the lines of what the decision-makers said and analyze what it means for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam share their thoughts on the Red Sox restructuring Winter Weekend to avoid a Town Hall event this year and what it says about ownership's current relationship with the fans. The writers also discuss free agent targets like Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall and more. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey, who was hired in November. Bailey discusses what he has learned since taking over, how he envisions the Red Sox rotation in 2024, being a recruiter this winter and how he doesn't believe successful teams must have a set, ninth-inning closer. …

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam go back to the Insider Text mailbag to answer subscriber questions. The hosts entertain inquiries on Shōta Imanaga's free agency, rumors involving Masataka Yoshida and Jorge Soler, the Sox' budget, the WEEI booth and more. To be part of our subscriber program, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257. Then…

On this episode, MassLive's two Baseball Hall of Fame voters, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith, reveal their 2024 ballots and debate the differences between them. The pair of writers discuss who they did and didn't vote for, their stances on candidates with PEDs in their past and more ahead of the results being revealed later in the month. Learn more ab…

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss their recent reporting about the Red Sox aiming to cut payroll and which moves (a Kenley Jansen trade?) would help them to that end. The reporters talk about how fans should react to Boston's strategy, plus give their takeaways from Lucas Giolito's introductory Zoom call and the news t…

For the second time in a few hours, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam have an emergency episode of the podcast to break down the shocking news that Chris Sale has been traded to the Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. The writers discuss what the move means, Sale's legacy with the Sox and what's next for a busy Red Sox front office. Learn more about y…

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam get together on a Saturday to break down the news that the Red Sox agreed to sign right-hander Lucas Giolito to a complicated contract Friday night. The writers break down Giolito's value, how he'll fare in Boston and what's next for the Red Sox as the New Year approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back together to rip the Red Sox for an inactive start to the winter. The hosts talk about unrest among fans, empty promises from ownership and Boston's withering reputation in the game, plus get into some new free agency rumors regarding Lucas Giolito, Teoscar Hernández and others. Learn …

On this episode, co-host Chris Cotillo is joined by new Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten, who the club picked in the Rule 5 draft earlier this month. The Texas native talks about his rise to the majors, what the whirlwind Rule 5 draft was like for him, how Garrett Whitlock will serve as inspiration as he battles for a bullpen spot and more. Learn mor…

On this episode, co-host Sean McAdam, with guest co-host Lauren Campbell, took another dive into the mailbag, with questions from our Insider Text subscribers and answered a host of questions about the chances for signing Yamamoto, where else the Red Sox might turn for pitching and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…