August 7, 2026
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Catching Lightning in a Bottle: A History of Trades à la Rutschman
The Red Sox's aggressive deal for the three-time All-Star made sense, but it's rare for an incoming catcher even to propel a contender to the World Series, let alone win one.
August 3, 2026
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End of Jays: Toronto Gets Joshes From Texas, Sends Hoffman to Minnesota
Wrapping up a surprisingly frenetic deadline in Toronto.
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