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On YouTubeBaltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 17
Orioles owner admits concern about Samuel Basallo contract extension
Back in August, 21-year-old rookie Samuel Basallo signed an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the Baltimore Orioles, thus cementing him as a key piece in this team's future.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 17
Basallo, Beavers homer in Orioles’ 8-7 win over White Sox as playoff elimination becomes official 
CHICAGO–What happened? For weeks the Orioles have known they wouldn’t be playing in the postseason. It became official on Tuesday night when the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros both won their games.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 10
Unusual game-winning hit by Basallo gives Orioles another walk-off win, 3-2 over Pirates in 11
BALTIMORE–What happened? For the third time in the last four games, the Orioles won a game in their final at-bat, and while it wasn’t as dramatic as the other two, it was unique.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9
Samuel Basallo gets another walk-off hit as O's top Pirates in 11
Samuel Basallo's bases-loaded single with no outs in the 11th inning drove in the winning run and the Baltimore Orioles topped the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 8
Samuel Basallo sends strong message on Baltimore Orioles future
Despite what has been a disappointing 2025 season, Baltimore Orioles fans have got to be feeling pretty good about their future right now. One reason for this is that the Orioles have been playing good baseball for the past three or so months.
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / September 6
Samuel Basallo’s Early Orioles Performance Shows Areas of Need for 2026
The Baltimore Orioles called up their top organizational prospect, catcher Samuel Basallo, in late August, just days before September roster expansions.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 6
Orioles star prospect launches memorable first home run at Camden Yards
The first taste of major league action for Baltimore Orioles star prospect Samuel Basallo has been a mixed bag. Through his first 15 games and 59 plate appearances, he has a .204/.271/.389 slash line with an OPS+ of 82.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / September 6
Tanner Scott Feels Hated After Latest Stumble
Little has gone right for Tanner Scott in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and that surfaced again Friday night as he surrendered a walk-off home run to Baltimore Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo.
Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 6
Basallo’s 1st Camden Yards homer is a walk-off in Orioles’ 2-1 win over Dodgers; Kremer leaves with forearm discomfort
BALTIMORE–What happened? In just his 15th major league game, and his eighth at home, Samuel Basallo already has a signature moment. Two weeks after signing
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Dodgers’ Tanner Scott drops ‘baseball hates me’ take after terrible loss to Orioles
The Los Angeles Dodgers have to be kicking themselves for this terrible stretch of play. That is certainly what reliever Tanner Scott is doing after he blew a save opportunity against the Baltimore Orioles when he allowed a walk-off home run to rookie Samuel Basallo to send the Dodgers reeling towards their fourth straight defeat.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5
Samuel Basallo's walk-off blast sends O's past skidding Dodgers
Baltimore rookie Samuel Basallo hit a walk-off solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Friday.
Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 3
Orioles prospects dealing with varying levels of hype
The buzz around Samuel Basallo dated all the way back to the dark days of the rebuild. The Orioles were just breaking into the modern international market back in 2021, and Basallo’s $1.3 million deal represented a shift in the organization’s philosophy under Mike Elias.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / August 31
Samuel Basallo explains reason for signing team-friendly Orioles contract
Baltimore Orioles former top prospect turned rookie catcher and first baseman Samuel Basallo signed an eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the team earlier this month.
Baltimore Orioles News / FOX Sports / August 30
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24
Three Orioles players nearing returns from injured list
While the 60-70 Orioles are nine games back of a Wild Card spot and would need nothing short of a miracle to make it into the postseason at this point, that isn’t stopping them from doing what they can to best set themselves up for 2026.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24
3 best Adley Rutschman trade destinations after Orioles’ Samuel Basallo extension
The Baltimore Orioles made surprising news this week by giving young catcher Samuel Basallo an eight-year extension. They called him up amid a lost season and gave him the deal after just three games of experience.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23
Orioles owner hints at more extensions after Samuel Basallo contract move
While 2025 has not gone to plan for the Baltimore Orioles, it’s clear that the team still has a very bright future. The majority of the starting lineup is homegrown and under contract for at least the next few seasons.
Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / August 23
Orioles' latest extension could spell doom for All-Star catcher
It's not a good day to be Adley Rutschman.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 22
Reports: Samuel Basallo, Orioles reach 8-year, $67M extension
Top Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo agreed to an eight-year, $67 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Friday. Basallo, who turned 21 on Aug.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22
Orioles to lock up top catching prospect with historic extension
It’s a testament to his status as one of the most impressive prospects in the entire league.
Baltimore Orioles News / Last Word On Sports / August 18
How the Newest Oriole Can Boost the Team in 2026
The Baltimore Orioles promoted top catching prospect Samuel Basallo to the major leagues before Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in the eighth inning for his first hit and runs batted in.
Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / August 17
Samuel Basallo, Orioles' No. 1 prospect, to make MLB debut on Sunday
Samuel Basallo was called up by the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, a fitting present for the team's No. 1 prospect, who turned 21 this week. MLB Pipeline ranks Basallo, a catcher/first baseman, as the No.
Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / August 17
Orioles To Promote Top Prospect Samuel Basallo for MLB Debut
There’s not a whole lot that has gone right for the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. The club currently sits at 56-67 with a 16.5-game gap between them and the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Orioles promote top prospect
He will take the 40-man roster spot of right-hander Zach Eflin, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list and was already known to be done for the 2025 season.
Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Orioles GM Mike Elias discusses possible prospect promotions
2025 is going to be a lost season for the Orioles. They fell back in the standings early and eventually sold off multiple players ahead of the trade deadline.
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