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Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / November 6
Samuel Basallo’s rookie season showed promise, left room for improvement 
The Orioles telegraphed that Samuel Basallo was their catcher of the future as soon as they signed him, days into his MLB career, to an eight-year contract extension.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / November 6
Reviewing Oriole options for a Basallo backup
During the early part of the 2026 season, the idea that the Orioles would be searching for another catcher in the offseason was laughable. The team seemed perfectly content with the combination of Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / October 22
Three questions facing Baltimore Orioles this offseason
The Orioles' 79-82 record was good enough to keep them in contention for the final wild-card spot, but that was more an indictment of the American League than a testament to their roster.
The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz
How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
Orioles Could Pursue Catching Help
The Orioles already have experienced catchers Samuel Basallo, Carlos Narváez and Yohel Pozo on their 40-man roster, but they may not settle on that trio in 2027.
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / September 23
Orioles C Samuel Basallo (concussion) on IL, INF Jackson Holliday to have wrist surgery
The Baltimore Orioles placed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo on the seven-day injured list Wednesday due to a concussion and also announced that infielder Jackson Holliday will have surgery next week on his injured left wrist.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23
Orioles playoff chances take another hit with Samuel Basallo injury move
The end of the season is shaping up to be chaotic for the Baltimore Orioles. With five games left, their chances of making the playoffs are slim. Now their chances are even slimmer, as catcher Samuel Basallo was placed on the 7-day concussion list. The list is also retroactive to September 22.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 22
Samuel Basallo's Second Half Raises More Red Flags For Orioles Hitting Staff And Medical Staff
The Baltimore Orioles, under failed head of baseball operations Mike Elias, are incapable of cultivating their greatest resources into consistently productive players.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 14
Solving Samuel Basallo’s late-season struggles should be Orioles top offseason priority
With the Orioles all but mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, an autopsy on the season that was can begin sooner rather than later. At a bare minimum that analysis should include a deep dive into the plethora of homegrown hitters that failed to meet their expectations coming into the season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 7
Orioles news: Swept out of contention
Happy Monday, Camden Chatters. If you’re off work for the long weekend, remember those in the Labor Movement who fought for your right to work reasonable hours, among other things.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 30
Orioles news: Wild card standings, Basallo struggles
Hello, friends. The Orioles have managed to creep closer to a wild card spot yet again. Thanks to losses by the Guardians and Rangers yesterday and the O’s holding on to take down the Athletics, the team is now just a game back of the third wild card, with only Cleveland standing between the Orioles and a postseason position.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 30
Orioles manager reacts to Samuel Basallo's dugout outburst
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Athletics on Saturday, but catcher Samuel Basallo made plenty of headlines for other reasons.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / August 26
Basallo’s bat can make powerful impact over final stretch
The Orioles placed Samuel Basallo on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation back on July 22. At that time, Baltimore was 50-53. The Birds were only a few games removed from a seven-game win streak that had the potential to save their season.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 22
Pinch-Hit Blasts From Rookies Basallo And Beavers Power Orioles To Another Win Over Rays
Give the Rays some credit, they hung with the Orioles into extra innings. For the best team in the American League, that’s pretty solid. Somehow, the Orioles own Tampa, and they did it again Saturday night coming back from two down to win, 3-2, in extra innings at Camden Yards and secure a second series win over the Rays in a week.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 19
Orioles reinstate C Samuel Basallo (shoulder) to active roster
The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Samuel Basallo from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and immediately inserted him into the starting lineup as the clean-up hitter/first baseman against the visiting New York Yankees.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Orioles get big Samuel Basallo injury update amid shoulder recovery
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo is currently recovering from right shoulder inflammation. The Orioles are hoping to have the catcher return sooner rather than later.
Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 23
Orioles Make Move After Unfortunate Samuel Basallo News
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 21 with right shoulder inflammation. He aggravated the injury in a July 19 game at the Houston Astros.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22
Orioles Place Samuel Basallo On 10-Day IL
Catcher Samuel Basallo landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, the Orioles announced. Outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez was recalled to take his spot on the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 21
Adley Rutschman trade rumors raise two questions for Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are no longer dismissing the possibility of trading Adley Rutschman.
Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 19
Orioles Announce Reason for Samuel Basallo's Departure During Astros Game
The Baltimore Orioles entered Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros not only looking for the sweep but looking for their seventh consecutive win.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / July 10
Samuel Basallo powers Orioles past Royals with late HR
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run tiebreaking home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the host Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / June 3
Orioles have a star in the making with Samuel Basallo
Since the Orioles locked him down, he has blossomed into a solid power hitter.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / May 20
How Samuel Basallo Has Put It All Together
Long one of the most talented and productive hitters in the minor leagues, Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo was consistently one of the youngest players at each level he played at.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / May 13
Samuel Basallo Is Ready To Help Lead the Orioles’ Offense
Amidst a tough start to the year, the Baltimore Orioles offense has looked like a shell of what was expected of them. The lineup would go from firing on all cylinders one night to not even being able to get the engine started the next game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26
Fab Five: MLB rookies who took over Opening Day
Which rookies stole the show on the first full day of MLB action?
Baltimore Orioles News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19
Orioles' Samuel Basallo Continues Recent Spring Training Power Surge
After going the first nine games of spring training without a home run, the Baltimore Orioles' top prospect has now put his power on full display. Samuel Basallo, MLB Pipeline's No.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12
Five MLB hitters ready for breakout seasons
One of the fun things to think about in the final days of spring training is which players might be ready to have breakout seasons. Here are five hitters who fit that category.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / February 26
Orioles’ Samuel Basallo Suffers Injury in Spring Game
Injuries continue to pile up for the Baltimore Orioles early in spring training. During Thursday afternoon’s spring game against the Detroit Tigers, Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo exited in the top of the third inning after suffering an injury on a play at the plate.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / January 15
Samuel Basallo ranked #1 catching prospect for 2026
The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the busiest teams this offseason, making big trades and free agent signings. Despite all the roster additions, the team's young core remains intact, including 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo.
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