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Red Sox land three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, swoop in ahead of Yankees to reach deal with Orioles: report
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Extra Extra has grouped 9 reports on this story from 6 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 3 left-leaning, 3 center, and 3 right-leaning sources.
With a coverage-diversity score of 100 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.
On reliability, 5 of the 6 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 1 outlet fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.
Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 25 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.
Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.
Outlets covering this story: The Boston Globe, MassLive, AL.com, Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, Fox News.
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The Boston GlobeAAug 3, 8:25 PM
Red Sox give up top prospects for Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman. Follow news from the MLB trade deadline.
Craig Breslow and the Red Sox have until Monday's 6 p.m. deadline to bolster the roster. Boston enters the deadline 60-51 and holding a wild-card spot.
MassLiveBAug 3, 8:36 PM
Red Sox trade: Who are the three Top-5 organizational prospects sent to Orioles?
The Red Sox traded three top-five organizational prospects to acquire Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman before Monday’s trade deadline. Here's exactly what they gave up.
AL.comBAug 3, 8:53 PM
Cubs acquire Braxton Garrett in trade deadline deal
The Chicago Cubs have battled health issues with their pitching staff during 2026, so pitching was a serious need at the trade deadline.
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Chicago TribuneBAug 3, 1:35 PM
MLB trade deadline: Chicago White Sox acquire reliever Huascar Brazobán from New York Mets - Chicago Tribune
MLB trade deadline: Chicago White Sox acquire reliever Huascar Brazobán from New York Mets Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneBAug 2, 8:15 PM
MLB trade deadline: Chicago White Sox acquire veteran pitcher Luis Castillo in deal with Seattle Mariners - Chicago Tribune
MLB trade deadline: Chicago White Sox acquire veteran pitcher Luis Castillo in deal with Seattle Mariners Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneBAug 3, 2:42 AM
MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers - Chicago Tribune
MLB trade deadline: Chicago Cubs acquire RHP Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for 2 minor-leaguers Chicago Tribune
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Boston HeraldBAug 3, 8:20 PM
Red Sox acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman - Boston Herald
Red Sox acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman Boston Herald
Fox NewsCAug 3, 8:13 PM
Red Sox land three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman, swoop in ahead of Yankees to reach deal with Orioles: report
Three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman heads to Fenway Park as Boston finalizes a deal with the Baltimore Orioles, leaving the Yankees scrambling before the deadline.
Boston HeraldBAug 3, 5:53 PM
Red Sox in talks to acquire division-rival catcher at trade deadline (report) - Boston Herald
Red Sox in talks to acquire division-rival catcher at trade deadline (report) Boston Herald
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