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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Aug 3, 9:43 PM
Red Sox acquire three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in trade with Orioles
The Red Sox have completed a trade for three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.
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Red Sox acquire three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in trade with Orioles
News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) and WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The Red Sox have completed a trade for three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman.
The headline split WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) frames it as "Red Sox acquire three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in trade with Orioles". News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) frames it as "MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez".
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Aug 3, 10:53 PM
Red Sox land All-Star catcher in trade with fellow AL East team
The Boston Red Sox have acquired catcher Adley Rutschman, a three-time All-Star and former No. 1 overall draft pick, in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports.
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 3, 10:36 PM
Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Aug 3, 10:02 PM
White Sox acquire catcher Joey Bart from Atlanta Braves
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago White Sox have made a move to address the catcher's position. Though it's not the move most White Sox fans were hoping for. The White Sox traded right-handed pit...
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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)News report · Aug 3, 9:54 PM
MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez
The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after...
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Aug 3, 9:43 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.
Aug 3, 9:54 PM: News Channel 4 (KFOR.com) joined the source map.
Aug 3, 10:02 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.
Aug 3, 10:36 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.
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