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Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it’s a sign of how badly their plans went awry

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Aug 4, 2026

Newest development Aug 4, 2026 · 3 reportsRutschman a 'huge addition' for Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish, left, and catcher Adley Rutschman, right, talk on the mound during the eighth inning of…

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  1. Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles

    Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg ·

  2. Names this update

    Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it’s a sign of how badly their plans went awry

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  3. Newest

    Rutschman a 'huge addition' for Red Sox

    Headline from Union Leader ·

Reports & sources

38 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Boston

    Red Sox acquire Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman, reports say (opens NBC Boston)

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  2. NBC Boston

    Trade deadline recap: Adley Rutschman deal highlights busy day for Red Sox (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    What to Know The MLB trade deadline was Monday at 6 p.m. ET, and the Red Sox were extremely active. Their main acquisition was All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman. They traded three of their top-five prospects (and more) to get him.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Red Sox acquire all-star catcher Adley Rutschman from Baltimore Orioles (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox have acquired all-star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, with RHP Anthony Eyanson, OF Enddy Azocar, RHP Kyson Witherspoon, C...

  4. WHDH Boston

    Sox acquire all-star catcher Adley Rutschman from Baltimore Orioles (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox have acquired all-star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, with RHP Anthony Eyanson, OF Enddy Azocar, RHP Kyson Witherspoon, C...

  5. High Point Enterprise

    MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez (opens High Point Enterprise)

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    High Point Enterprise's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings ahead of baseball’s trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez. The pair…

  6. amNewYork

    Yankees’ hated rival Red Sox snag Adley Rutschman from Orioles as surge continues (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    The surging Boston Red Sox, who entered Monday’s slate of action just 2.5 games behind the New York Yankees for second-place in the American League East and for a Wild Card spot, made a splash just hours before Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Monday, acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman from …

  7. KGW Portland

    Sherwood's Adley Rutschman, 3-time MLB All-Star, traded to Boston Red Sox: Report (opens KGW Portland)

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    KGW Portland's feed description

    Sherwood native and three-time MLB All-Star Adley Rutschman has been traded from the Orioles to the Red Sox, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles, AP source says (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because deadline deal hadn’t been announced.

  9. Portland Press Herald

    Red Sox acquire catcher Adley Rutschman from Baltimore; trade Marcelo Mayer to Giants (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Boston acquires Rutschman, a three-time All-Star, for Carlos Narvaez and three prospects, while Mayer is sent to San Francisco for reliever Erik Miller.

  10. The Boston Globe

    Five things to know about new Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Craig Breslow paid a steep price for him, but the 28-year-old three-time All-Star is a definite upgrade behind the plate.

  11. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Red Sox make big move, trade for Orioles' Rutschman (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    With just over three hours left before Monday’s MLB trade deadline, the Red Sox made a major move with a trade for Baltimore Orioles star Adley Rutschman.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox have acquired All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles for a package that includes three of their top prospects

  13. Fox News

    MLB trade deadline sees flurry of deals involving Adley Rutschman, Freddy Peralta and Kevin Gausman (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal, but Adley Rutschman's surprising move to the Boston Red Sox and other MLB trade deadline deals reshaped the playoff race.

  14. The Boston Globe

    With Adley Rutschman the headliner, Craig Breslow was bold in bolstering Red Sox at trade deadline (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Boston's chief baseball officer consummated three deals on a busy day.

  15. The Boston Globe

    His Red Sox suddenly with World Series aspirations, Craig Breslow made some major splashes at the trade deadline (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    It was only 40 days ago when it seemed sure the Sox would be sellers. They've since won 28 of their last 33 games, and their baseball boss responded in kind.

  16. Record Herald

    Red Sox get Rutschman from Orioles (opens Record Herald)

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    Record Herald's feed description

    The Boston Red Sox acquired All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a package that includes three of their top prospects.

  17. The Boston Globe

    A closer look at the prospects the Red Sox gave up to acquire Adley Rutschman from the Orioles (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A case can be made that the package the Red Sox are sending is almost as valuable as the one they sent to the White Sox for Garrett Crochet in December 2024.

  18. Boston

    4 takeaways from Craig Breslow’s Red Sox trade-deadline press conference (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    “He is a proven star in this league."

  19. The Boston Globe

    Rutschman trade comes with risk, but kudos to Craig Breslow for having the guts to get it done, and other Red Sox thoughts (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Catcher was the weakest position on the roster. Once Rutschman returns from a wrist injury, it will be a strength.

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Baseball's trade deadline: The Dodgers (and Red Sox?!) are going for it. Is anybody else? (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    By the time the trade deadline passed, the Dodgers had taken their big swing by landing Tarik Skubal

  21. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Explaining the Dodgers’ deadline decisions beyond the blockbuster (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ biggest swing of the deadline came late Saturday night, when they nailed down yet another blockbuster deal. After weeks of speculation over where he’d end up, Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut Tuesday at Wrigley Field.

  22. NBC Boston

    Red Sox trade deadline grades: Mixed reviews for Breslow's moves (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow wasn’t afraid to get bold ahead of Monday’s MLB trade deadline. He made arguably the most shocking deal of deadline day, a cquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for catcher Carlos Narvaez and a massive pro…

  23. Boston

    Adley Rutschman trade grades: Did Boston overpay for All-Star catcher? (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    "There’s a lot of long-term risk here because of the star potential heading to Baltimore, and this could be a Red Sox F in the long-term analysis."

  24. Boston

    Kudos to Craig Breslow for having the guts to trade for Adley Rutschman, and other trade deadline thoughts (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The price was high, but the Sox bought low on a very talented, established player.

  25. Boston

    Why one MLB analyst labeled Red Sox trade for Adley Rutschman as a ‘wild overpay on the face of it’ (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    "This seems like Boston really pushed some chips in to the point that people in the industry are wondering how they ended up with this being the package."

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