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

Trading Adley Rutschman may work out for the Baltimore Orioles in the long run, but it still signaled just how badly the franchise's plans have gone awry

Baltimore might end up winning this deal. But trading a heralded cornerstone, particularly in-division, is a gut punch for the fan base.

The Boston Red Sox are making a major splash ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, swinging a blockbuster deal with the AL East rival Baltimore Orioles.As ESPN's Jeff Passan reports, the Red Sox are acquiring Adley Rutschman, the three-time All-Star, in a major deal for Boston.So, why did the Red Sox make this trade fo