Ep 189: Analyzing Theo Epstein's return to the Red Sox, including what it means and why the time is right

Welcome to the Fenway Rundown, a podcast about the Boston Red Sox: MassLive.com beat reporter Chris Cotillo 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. by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 4: Daniel Bard on his comeback attempt, his journey after Boston and some memories of his time with the Red Sox: On this week's show, former Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard joins host Chris Cotillo for a discussion on his latest comeback attempt with the Rockies. Bard discusses how two years as a coach with the Diamondbacks inspired him to give pitching one las... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 26: Sam Kennedy on expectations for the 2021 Red Sox, if the club is still relevant in Boston and the process of bringing fans back to Fenway Park: With Opening Day on Thursday, Red Sox president & CEO Sam Kennedy joins the show for a wide-ranging interview to preview the 2021 season. Kennedy discusses the club's plans for increasing the capacity of Fenway Park throughout the season and v... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 14: Will Alex Cora return as the Red Sox' manager? How will Boston replace Ron Roenicke?: On this episode, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith discuss the Sox' ongoing managerial search and whether or not they think Alex Cora will return after completing his one-year suspension. The reporters also discuss some impending... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 20: Red Sox Hot Stove roundtable with Sean McAdam and Ian Browne discussing Corey Kluber, Andrew Benintendi rumors & more: On this week's episode, MLB.com's Ian Browne and Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam join the show for a beat writer roundtable. The writers discuss the news that Red Sox target is headed to the Yankees, whether or not Andrew Benintendi ... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 7: Blaze Jordan on the Red Sox drafting him, being a YouTube superstar and hitting 500-foot home runs as a 13-year-old: In this week's episode, Red Sox third-round pick Blaze Jordan joined the show to discuss being drafted, living life as a YouTube sensation and his relationship with Mookie Betts. Jordan also explained the origin of his unique name. Intro music: Ai... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 0: How Twitter and an autograph collection raised over $20k for charity in 4 days: In the soft launch of the podcast, host Chris Cotillo and MassLive columnist Matt Vautour discuss Cotillo's ongoing charity auction. In four days, the auction has raised $22,000 for COVID-19 relief. by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 9: Dave Dombrowski on departing the Red Sox, his new venture in Nashville and missing baseball season for the first time in 43 years: On this week's show, former Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski joins the show to discuss his departure from Boston and his new job as an advisor for a group trying to bring baseball to Nashville. Dombrowski discusses his thou... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 1: Introducing Fenway Rundown, a show that will go on whether or not baseball is played in 2020: In the first official episode of the show, host Chris Cotillo recaps MLB's report on alleged sign-stealing by the Red Sox is joined by MassLive colleagues Chris Smith and Matt Vautour to discuss the viability of some of baseball's crazy propo... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 2: Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh on how baseball can return safely, how he's feeling and a podcast of his own: In this week's episode, Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh joins the show to discuss how baseball can return safely, provide an update on his rehab from a flexor strain and talk about his own podcast, "The Twelve Six." McHugh, who signed with... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 12: Red Sox trade deadline preview with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this week's episode, MassLive beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss a busy week covering the Red Sox, who sat out a game to protest racial injustice and traded two key relievers to the Phillies. The writers discuss the impact of Bo... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 18: Red Sox pitcher Matt Andriese on signing with Boston, reuniting with Chaim Bloom and his role in 2021: In the latest episode, new Red Sox pitcher Matt Andriese joins the show to talk about signing with Boston and the ins and outs of his foray into free agency. Andriese, a former Ray, discusses his relationships with Chaim Bloom and Nathan Eovaldi, what ... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 10: Opening Day is here. MassLive's Chris Smith, Matt Vautour on the Red Sox rotation, the expanded playoff system and some bold predictions for 2020: On this week's show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour preview the Red Sox season with Opening Day less than 24 hours a way. The trio discusses the team's weak rotation, the breaking news that MLB is expanding the... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 11: Kyle Hart on being called up to the Red Sox, his journey as a 19th-round pick and preparing for his debut at Fenway Park: One day before making his major-league debut against the Rays, Red Sox lefty Kyle Hart joined the podcast to discuss his big news. Hart joined Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith to talk about his journey as a 19th-round draft pick, how he compensates for no... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 8: Baseball's Back! MassLive's Chris Smith, Matt Vautour on if a 60-game season helps or hurts the Red Sox and the challenges facing MLB: On this week's show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour discuss how the 60-game season will help or hurt the Red Sox and dig into the challenges MLB will face in an unprecedented season. With summer training camp starti... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 5: MassLive's Chris Smith, Matt Vautour on whether or not there will be baseball in 2020 and David Price's kind gesture: On this week's show, MassLive reporters Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith and Matt Vautour discuss a variety of baseball-related topics and give their best guesses on whether or not there will be a season this year. The group discusses the Red Sox' ... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 16: Alex Cora on returning to the Red Sox, his suspension and looking forward to 2021: On this week's episode, Red Sox manager Alex Cora joins the show to discuss his return to Boston, the cheating scandal that resulted in a one-year suspension and what he's looking forward to most about coming back. Cora also addresses whistle... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 17: Will Venable on joining the Red Sox as bench coach, interviewing for the manager job and playing college hoops at Princeton: This week, new Red Sox bench coach Will Venable joins the show to discuss his new role and much more. Venable, a former major-league outfielder who played both baseball and basketball at Princeton, talks about interviewing for the managerial job that w... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 19: Bobby Dalbec on his impressive debut season, using VR to prepare for a Rookie of the Year campaign and Alex Cora's return: On this week's episode, Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec joins the show to discuss his impressive debut season in 2020 and how he's preparing for a run at the 2021 American League Rookie of the Year award. Dalbec also discusses living with ... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 21: Instant reactions to Red Sox signing Garrett Richards, Kiké Hernandez with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this week's episode, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss a busy week for the Red Sox, who signed Martin Perez, Kiké Hernandez and Garrett Richards. The writers talk about how each piece fits into the club's roster, whethe... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 3: MassLive's Chris Mason, Tom Westerholm on how sports can return safely in a world with COVID-19: MassLive writers Chris Mason (Patriots) and Tom Westerholm (Celtics) join host Chris Cotillo to discuss the obstacles remaining for sports to return in the middle of a pandemic. The writers discuss the specific hurdles each sport faces, make prediction... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 6: Baseball America's Carlos Collazo on the 2020 MLB Draft and who the Red Sox could take at No. 17: On this week's show, Baseball America draft analyst Carlos Collazo discusses the 2020 MLB Draft, which will be held Wednesday and Thursday. Collazo gets into the changes caused by the draft being shortened to five rounds, previews who the Red Sox ... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 27: Red Sox early takeaways, why Tanner Houck was demoted & WhitlockMania with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this week's episode, MassLive Red Sox writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith take a look back at the first week of the regular season. The reporters discuss why Tanner Houck was demoted, hot starts for J.D. Martinez and Christian Vázquez and how... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 15: Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager; instant reactions from MassLive's Red Sox writers: The Red Sox have a new manager... and it's the same as the old manager. Alex Cora is back in Boston. MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are joined by columnist Matt Vautour to react to the hire and give their though... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 25: Red Sox spring training observations, roster battle predictions & more with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this week's episode, Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the club's first half of spring training in Fort Myers. Cotillo and Smith make predictions on who will win roster battles, discuss some promising showings from... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 22: Martin Perez on re-signing with the Red Sox, his trip through free agency and enjoying #PerezDay in 2021: On this week's episode, Red Sox left-hander Martin Perez joins the show to discuss re-signing with the Red Sox as a free agent. Perez, who signed a one-year deal with a club option, talks about his free-agent process, how excited he is to play for... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 32: Early impressions of Jarren Duran and trade deadline preview with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this episode, MassLive's Red Sox beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss their early impressions of outfielder Jarren Duran, who was called up to make his big-league debut last weekend. The two writers also discuss what the Red Sox w... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 23: Instant reactions to the Andrew Benintendi trade with MassLive's Chris Smith: On this week's episode, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the three-team deal that sent outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Royals on Wednesday night. The writers talk about the return to Boston, how the outfield will line up a... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Ep 37: MLB lockout 101 with The Athletic's Evan Drellich; will Opening Day be delayed?: On this episode, The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins the show to give an in-depth update on the ongoing MLB lockout. Drellich and host Chris Cotillo discuss where things currently stand and the possibility of both spring training and Opening Day being delayed. Drellich outlines the issues that have baseball in a labor stoppage and the potential ways an agreement could be reached. Intro music: Airside by Hiro.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p> by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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Welcoming the WooSox Part II: Larry Lucchino on Polar Park's 'rolling opening,' the dimensions of the ballpark and why a state-of-the-art Triple-A facility is vital to the Red Sox: Part II of a three-part series, 'Welcoming the WooSox,' right in time for the dawn of Triple-A baseball in Worcester. Worcester Red Sox principal owner and team chairman Larry Lucchino joins the show to discuss Polar Park's "rolling... by The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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