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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are in Orlando and highlight the first day of the Winter Meetings.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap Craig Breslow's comments including his desire to acquire "front of a rotation" starter this offseason.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back from New York to wrap up the 2025 season. The writers discuss what went wrong for Boston in the Bronx, hand out some season awards and then give their takeaways on Craig Breslow, Sam Kennedy and Alex Cora's comments from the end-of-season presser at Fenway on Monday.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the game that ended the Red Sox' season, a 4-0 loss to the Yankees in Game 3 of the Wild Card round. The writers talk about Boston's sloppy defense, Cam Schlittler's dominant performance for New York, big picture thoughts and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a 4-3 Red Sox loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on Wednesday. The writers discuss Alex Cora's early hook on Brayan Bello, Garrett Whitlock's performance, Connelly Early being depended on to save the season and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a 3-1 Red Sox win in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. The two writers, both in the Bronx, discuss Garrett Crochet's dominance, Alex Cora's managerial masterclass, Lucas Giolito's injury and more.

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It's an action-packed podcast after Game 162 of the season as co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a busy weekend that saw the Red Sox clinch their first postseason berth since 2021. The writers look back at a big step forward for the organization, then preview the Wild Card Series showdown with the Yankees, including key factors in the series.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a winning weekend for the Red Sox in Tampa and look ahead to a massive series in Toronto as the final week of the regular season begins. The writers talk about the scenarios for the Sox to get into the playoffs, plus some roster machinations including why Kristian Campbell hasn't returned to the big leagues this season.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a shaky week for the Red Sox, who lost two of three to the A's before a big win in Tampa on Friday night. The writers discuss what scenarios will get Boston in to the playoff mix before the end of the season next weekend, plus analyze recent performances from Brayan Bello, Trevor Story, Alex Bregman and others.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap the weekend that was for the Red Sox, who dropped two of three to the Yankees but still kept their head above water in the American League playoff race. The writers discussed who needs to step up, the struggles of Ceddanne Rafaela and Masataka Yoshida, expectations for Connelly Early and Payton Tolle moving forward and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap an interesting series in Sacramento, including Connelly Early's stellar debut, Kyle Harrison's strong performance and Aroldis Chapman's inevitable blow-up. The writers also discuss the questions the Red Sox must answer before October baseball begins.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap an underwhelming series for the Red Sox, who dropped two of three games against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. The writers discuss the fire drill Craig Breslow faces when it comes to his starting rotation, plus how the lineup can possibly replace Roman Anthony's production down the stretch.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the latest in the world of the Red Sox heading into a West Coast trip that will take the club to Phoenix and Sacramento. Cotillo and McAdam estimate Roman Anthony's timetable to return, discuss Jordan Hicks' struggles, Kristian Campbell continually being passed over and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to recap a very busy week for the Red Sox, who promoted Payton Tolle, cut Walker Buehler and extended Aroldis Chapman over the weekend. The writers also discuss Roman Anthony's oblique injury and some reasons for concern for Boston down the stretch.

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In a differently themed edition of the podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam name their Red Sox Quarter-Century teams, breaking down the best players who have played for Boston since 2000. The writers debate certain positions and discuss the closest calls as they made their lists.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to recap a solid few days for the Red Sox in New York and Baltimore and to look ahead at a team that's going to face some tough decisions when it comes to how to line up their pitching staff in late September. The writers also talk about Walker Buehler's demotion, Richard Fitts' injury, Payton Tolle's rise and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a big win in the Bronx on Thursday night and set expectations for the final three games of a clutch series in New York. The writers also talk about a flurry of roster moves that included Abraham Toro being designated and Jhostynxon Garcia being promoted for his debut as well as Walker Buehler's potential move to the bullpen and Masataka Yoshida's roster future.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to back-to-back poor performances from the bullpen for the Red Sox, who are 4-7 in their last 11 games. The writers give their thoughts on the Nathaniel Lowe signing, the news Marcelo Mayer will require season-ending wrist surgery and much more.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a Red Sox road trip in which Boston went 2-4 in San Diego and Houston. The hosts talk about where the team sits in the playoff race and some roster tweaks it may make for the stretch run? Could Walker Buehler or Abraham Toro be in jeopardy? Is Nathaniel Lowe an option?

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the big, shocking news of the week and react to Roman Anthony signing an eight-year, $130 million extension with the Red Sox that keeps him tied to Boston through 2034. The writers talk about why Anthony signed now, credit Craig Breslow for getting the deal done and talk about how the contract relates to Rafael Devers, Mookie Betts and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to discuss a surging Red Sox club that has done nothing but win since the trade deadline. The writers talk about the reasons for Boston's great summer, plus Lucas Giolito's awkward contract situation, Tanner Houck's season-ending injury, the possible promotions of Payton Tolle and David Sandlin and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap an underwhelming Red Sox trade deadline that saw Craig Breslow land just two players in Steven Matz and Dustin May. The writers analyze what went wrong for the Sox — including information on their Joe Ryan pursuit — as well as dissect Breslow's answers in his media availability.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both in Minneapolis ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline. The writers recap a brutal, rain-soaked Red Sox loss from Monday night and discuss how it speaks to exactly what Craig Breslow should do before Thursday. Cotillo and McAdam preview the impending deadline and discuss what they expect the Red Sox to do.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by CNN anchor John Berman, a Massachusetts native and diehard Red Sox fan. Berman discusses living and dying with the Sox from afar in New York, connecting with President George W. Bush over a mutual love for baseball, his favorite memories following the team and what he'd do if he were Craig Breslow ahead of next week's trade deadline.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam return from a brief break to analyze what they expect the Red Sox to do before the July 31 trade deadline. The writers identify potential targets to fortify the rotation, bullpen and first base and discuss the likelihood of aggressive moves.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap another strong series for the Red Sox and preview a difficult pre-deadline stretch against the Rays, Cubs, Phillies and Dodgers. The writers also discuss the futures of Tanner Houck and Marcelo Mayer, who are not guaranteed spots in the big leagues at this point. There's some more trade deadline talk, too.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a strong stretch from the Red Sox against poor competition (the Nationals and Rockies), plus if the recent offensive breakout is sustainable. The writers also talk about upcoming roster decisions involving Masataka Yoshida, Alex Bregman and possible, Marcelo Mayer, while giving an early preview of what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline (July 31).

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In Part II of their midseason report card podcast series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take a stab at grading Red Sox position players on their first-half performances. The writers discuss the highs (Alex Bregman and Carlos Narváez), the lows (Jarren Duran and Connor Wong) and everyone in between. Part I featured position players earlier in the week.

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In Part I of their midseason report card podcast series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take a stab at grading Red Sox pitchers on their first-half performances. The writers discuss the highs (Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman), the lows (Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler) and everyone in between. Part II will feature position player grades later in the week.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a reeling Red Sox team that found different ways to lose on the West Coast and returns home having lost five in a row. The writers talk about the importance of the upcoming pre-All-Star break stretch and what those games will mean when it comes time for Craig Breslow to make a buy/sell decision. Cotillo and McAdam also get into Kutter Crawford's season-ending wrist injury, Jarren Duran's struggles and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on different coasts but still find a way to get together to talk about a sloppy three-game stretch from the Red Sox. The writers discuss Walker Buehler's future in the rotation, plus hypothesize on what might be done to fix Boston's ongoing defensive issues. Cotillo and McAdam also talk about what the Sox might do at the trade deadline on July 31 and the chances of Craig Breslow moving on from key players like Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both in San Francisco as the Red Sox get set to take on Rafael Devers and the Giants this weekend. The writers discuss Devers' introductory press conference in the Bay Area, the fallout from the trade that sent him west and the details that have emerged (including Alex Cora's role). Cotillo and McAdam also talk about Kristian Campbell's demotion to Triple-A and what the Red Sox lineup might look like without him.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the shocking, groundbreaking trade that sent Rafael Devers from the Red Sox to the Giants on Sunday night. The writers discuss how the sides got to this point, plus the ramifications for Boston in 2025 and beyond. Cotillo and McAdam also analyze Craig Breslow putting his legacy on the line, how the Sox might spend the money saved in the Devers deal and much, much more.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a solid series win for the Red Sox, who took two of three from the Rays behind solid starts from Lucas Giolito and Walker Buehler. The hosts also get into Marcelo Mayer's performance in the majors so far, the drama surrounding Hunter Dobbins and his father, Boston's trade for Jorge Alcalá and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the big news that Roman Anthony has been promoted to the Red Sox with Wilyer Abreu going on the injured list. The hosts discuss expectations for Anthony, plus why Alex Cora tends to pinch-hit for his highly-rated rookies against left-handed pitching. Cotillo and McAdam also dig into the injury bug that has decimated the roster and analyze why this Red Sox team is incapable of keeping any momentum.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both back in Boston to react to the latest developments in the world of the Red Sox. Cotillo and McAdam discuss their takeaway's from Craig Breslow's media availability Saturday, plus cover the latest rumors about a potential trade that would send Jarren Duran to San Diego. The writers also circle back on Roman Anthony and talk about why the Red Sox ended the Kristian Campbell-to-first-base experiment.

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Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the media for about 15 minutes on the state of his struggling team Saturday in Atlanta. In a bonus episode, here's the entire availability.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back for their second pod of the week, and there's a lot to cover considering how poorly the Red Sox played during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Brewers. McAdam discusses the scene inside the clubhouse there, with Cotillo floating a theory about how the club has looked dead in the water ever since the Rafael Devers/first base drama began. The writers also think out loud about potential shakeups that could come soon.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back after a very busy long weekend for the Red Sox, who called up top prospect Marcelo Mayer to replace Alex Bregman, who is out for the foreseeable future. The writers discuss all the implications for the scuffling Red Sox and when we could see Roman Anthony join Mayer in the big leagues. Also, Cotillo and McAdam talk about potential drastic moves involving Kristian Campbell and Trevor Story and potential sparks for a middling Boston club.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack a busy week for the Red Sox. The writers discuss Walker Buehler's ejection Tuesday, the controversy around Alex Cora missing Monday's game for his daughter's graduation, Kristian Campbell's imminent move to first base, the latest on Rafael Devers and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with their first episode together in a week — and what a week it was. The writers look back and the meaning of the big John Henry-Rafael Devers meeting last Friday in Kansas City, talk about Tanner Houck's struggles, a tight Red Sox clubhouse that seems to be walking on eggshells and much, much more.

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Author Scott Miller joins the show to discuss his new book, “Skipper” which explores how the job of managing in the major leagues has changed in the last 30 years.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers once again taking a public stance and telling the Red Sox he's unwilling to move to first base in the wake of Triston Casas' season-ending injury. The writers talk about who's to blame for the saga, how Devers' stance might be perceived in the clubhouse, where the Red Sox go from here and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam analyze Triston Casas' gruesome season-ending knee injury and where the Red Sox go from here at first base. The writers talk about Rafael Devers' potential move to the position, other options (like Anthony Rizzo) and also introduce a plan to deliver some energy to a team that's sitting at .500 on May 5.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam provide an overview of a 17-15 April for the Red Sox, including identifying which players stood out with good months and which guys underperformed. The writers also discuss Connor Wong's future with Carlos Narváez recently proving capable in the majors, the latest reporting on Masataka Yoshida and much more.

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Red Sox senior director of player development Brian Abraham is back on the podcast to discuss Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, their potential promotion timelines and more. Abraham discusses what goes into such decisions, development opportunities for the Red Sox' top prospects and identifies some other breakout stars from the early part of the minor league season.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the latest developments in the world of the Red Sox, from Rafael Devers' prolonged struggles to Alex Bregman's red-hot start with the bat. The writers also talk about Garrett Crochet's post-start candor and expectations for Lucas Giolito, who will make his team debut next week.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to wrap up the Red Sox taking three of four from the White Sox, including a solid win on Marathon Monday. The writers talk about good performances from Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler plus what the pending returns of Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito could mean for the Sox.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on location at Hotel Commonwealth, recording in the hotel's famed Fenway Park suite. The writers discuss the latest on the Red Sox, who won two straight games to end a rocky road trip on a high note, as well as the likely timetable for Roman Anthony's promotion to the majors and much more.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack a bad recent stretch for the Red Sox, who might have bottomed out Monday in Tampa when they were routed 16-1. The writers discuss Tanner Houck's struggles, where the offense goes from here and the level of concern about the 8-10 Sox.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a mediocre homestand for the Red Sox, who sit 7-7 through the first two weeks of the season. Cotillo and McAdam break down the offensive struggles as well as good outing from Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler before getting into the two big transactions of the week (the trade of Quinn Priester and the signing of Yasmani Grandal).

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Greg Whiteley, the director of "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Boston Red Sox," which will be released Tuesday, April 8. Whiteley discusses some of his biggest takeaways from a season around the team and dives into some of the most important moments of the docuseries, including emotional conversations with Jarren Duran.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a mid-week podcast to break down the two big news items of the week. The writers analyze Garrett Crochet's surprising six-year, $170 million extension with the Red Sox as well was the expected finalization of Kristian Campbell's deal.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on the road again, this time in Texas. The writers recap the Red Sox’ first four games of 2025, touching on the lack of timely offense, plus Rafael Devers’ strikeout issues. To wrap, Cotillo and McAdam praise Kristian Campbell for a stellar first few days in the majors — and explain why he’s close to a contract extension already.

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An annual tradition returns to the Fenway Rundown as MassLive's panel of experts reveals their predictions for the 2025 MLB season. Regular hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by colleagues Chris Smith, Matt Vautour and Chris Mason to reveal postseason picks, World Series winners, the Red Sox' 2025 record, award recipients and more. Needless to say, this group loves the Rangers.

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Red Sox president Sam Kennedy is back on the show for his annual pre-Opening Day appearance on the Rundown. Kennedy discusses heightened expectations for the 2025 Red Sox, plus Rafael Devers' transition to designated hitter, ongoing Garrett Crochet talks and more. Kennedy also previews changes to Fenway Park and the team's new City Connect uniforms.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the latest Red Sox roster moves, including the news Vaughn Grissom has been sent down to Triple-A. The writers predict who will travel to Texas with Boston on the 26-man group. Cotillo and McAdam also handicap the chances of a Garrett Crochet extension before Opening Day and talk about who else might get a deal before Thursday.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are stuck in traffic on the way from Tampa to Fort Myers on the latest pod. They break down who will make the Red Sox’ roster, from Kristian Campbell potentially starting the year at second base to Aroldis Chapman looking like the likely closer. The writers also discuss the latest developments in the Rafael Devers saga and storylines to watch over the last five days of spring training.

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Co-host Sean McAdam is joined by Tom Caron of NESN. Caron discusses the improvements to the Red Sox roster, what he likes about doing play-by-play and his involvement with a pro soccer team.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by MassLive colleague Chris Smith to talk about his rankings of the top 25 prospects in the Red Sox system. Smith discusses how he considered ranking the "Big Three" of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer, plus breaks down the top pitchers in a system that is more balanced than in previous years. Smith also identifies prospects he's more bullish on than others and talks about some under-the-radar names to watch in 2025.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam return with a fresh podcast covering the latest storylines from Red Sox camp in Fort Myers. Cotillo and McAdam discuss the second base competition, including the early spring struggles of Kristian Campbell, and reveal why the Rafael Devers/third base storyline isn't going away anytime soon. The writers also talk about Boston's top depth options in the rotation and identify candidates (other than Garrett Crochet) to receive contract extensions this winter.

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Fresh off three weeks in Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam wrap up what they learned from a long stint at Fenway South. The writers discuss the latest on the Rafael Devers' situation and other roster machinations plus provide updates on the many injuries the Red Sox are dealing with at this point in the camp. To wrap up, Cotillo and McAdam talk about the "Big Three" of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer and potential promotion timelines for each.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez at Fenway South. Martinez discusses his expectations for the 2025 Red Sox, analyzes a busy offseason for his former team and answers the important question of whether or not he could get major league outs at 53 years old.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack Triston Casas' bold opinions on the Red Sox' roster... live from the car on the way to a spring training game in Port Charlotte. The writers talk about their takeaways from the first full week of spring training, including the late additions of Adam Ottavino and Matt Moore, the news that Kutter Crawford and Brayan Bello may not be ready for Opening Day and much more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers' surprising comments about being unwilling to move off third base to accommodate newcomer Alex Bregman, who might take over at the position in 2025. The writers also discuss Alex Cora's thoughts on the issue, potential alignments involving Kristian Campbell, Masataka Yoshida's future with the Red Sox, Kutter Crawford's knee injury and more.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by new Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet for a sit-down at Fenway South. Crochet talks about getting acclimated to his new organization after an offseason trade and his expectations for 2025, plus what he thinks about signing an extension and more.

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On a late-night episode from Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack the news that the Red Sox agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with star free agent Alex Bregman. The writers discuss the structure of the unique deal, what it means for Boston's credibility as an organization, where Bregman will fit in Boston and much more.

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On this episode, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow joins co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam to provide an update on where Boston stands with its offseason shopping list. Breslow discusses the team's remaining need for a right-handed bat — one he deems a potential "difference-maker" — and explains why the club has been slow when it comes to moves for the last month-plus. Breslow also discusses potential promotion timelines for top prospects like Kristian Campbell and much more.

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack a new batch of quotes from Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy, who talked about the state of his team on Truck Day at Fenway Park. Cotillo and McAdam talk about where Boston's messaging went awry this winter, plus circle back on why John Henry's refusal to talk to media makes it tough for Kennedy to represent the team.

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On the second show of this week, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam go through DraftKings' recently released betting odds pertaining to the Red Sox and debate whether going over or under 84.5 wins makes the most sense. The writers also talk about Ryan Brasier being available, how they'd grade the offseason (if it is mostly complete), farm system rankings and more.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to a weekend report that the Red Sox aren't willing to go past four years in their negotiations with free agent Alex Bregman. The writers discuss the pros and cons of that stance, John Henry's status as an absentee owner and brainstorm possibilities for how Boston could spend its available cash to upgrade the roster before spring training, which starts in just two weeks.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to a busy week on the MLB's hot stove and discuss what the signings of Roki Sasaki, Anthony Santander, Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and others mean for the Red Sox. The writers explain why the Dodgers' spending is actually good for baseball, make predictions on who Boston will land by the end of the winter and react to Tuesday's Hall of Fame results.

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On this episode, MassLive's two Baseball Hall of Fame voters, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith, reveal their 2025 ballots and debate the differences between them. McAdam and Smith discuss who they did and didn't vote for, the Dustin Pedroia debate and which candidates they may re-consider in the future. The 2025 Hall of Fame class will be revealed on January 21.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by new Red Sox lefty Patrick Sandoval in his first Boston-based interview since signing a two-year contract with the Sox in December. Sandoval talks about why he chose the Red Sox after being let go by the Angels, provides an update on his recovery from elbow surgery and reveals what he's looking forward to most when it comes to calling Boston home.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam have a quick recap of the inaugural Fenway Fest event, which the Red Sox hosted Saturday at Fenway Park. The writers analyze what was said by Sam Kennedy, Alex Cora, Triston Casas, Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet on this quick, catch-up episode of the podcast.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the news that the Red Sox may be headed to arbitration with Jarren Duran — and what it all means. The writers also take a guess at what Garrett Crochet may command if the Red Sox sign him to a long-term extension and preview Fenway Fest, which will take place this weekend without Rafael Devers on hand.

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to start the week with thoughts on their report that Nolan Arenado has made clear that the Red Sox are a preferred destination if the Cardinals trade him. The writers discuss that possibility, plus what it means for Triston Casas, before getting into Chris Martin's departure for the Rangers, potential bullpen options for Boston and much more.

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