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Big offensive night can’t rescue Orioles from poor pitching in loss to Astros
Saturday served as a reminder that, before it gets better, there may be more frustrating nights at the ballpark to come.
Jose Altuve of the Astros scores as the throw gets away from Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo.
‘It takes two to do deals’: Rubenstein says Orioles hoping for more contract extensions
These are some of the key statements from Basallo’s time with media Saturday.
Orioles announced the eight-year contract extension of catcher Samuel Basallo. Samuel Basallo, international scouting director Koby Perez, general manager Mike Elias and owner David Rubenstein on August 23, 2025 at Camden Yards.
It took Adley Rutschman years to master game calling. Now Samuel Basallo will start that same process.
Rutschman didn’t arrive in the majors as an elite game caller. Basallo can’t be expected to become one without the experience of trial and error.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
On Samuel Basallo’s day, Orioles fall short of storybook ending against Astros
Baltimore lost to the Houston Astros 10-7 in a game full of big swings and few precise pitches.
Ramón Urías of the Astros forces out Gunnar Henderson to start a double play in the third inning Friday night at Camden Yards.
Orioles, rookie catcher Samuel Basallo agree to 8-year contract extension
This is the first long-term deal for a homegrown star during the Mike Elias era.
The Orioles have signed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo for eight years.
Samuel Basallo’s swinging bunt pushes Orioles past Red Sox in wild 11-inning game
Baltimore continued its run of strong pitching performances behind right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano at Fenway Park
Samuel Basallo hits an RBI groundout during the eleventh inning
Orioles once more face injury uncertainty with Jordan Westburg, Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was scheduled to catch Tuesday, but it will be Alex Jackson behind the dish instead.
Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg are dealing with injuries.
Jordan Westburg would like to see ‘void’ in veteran leadership addressed this offseason
"I think I speak for Jackson, Gunnar, Adley, myself, we are more reserved, quiet," Westburg said. "We are more lead-by-example guys. This clubhouse doesn’t really have that loud voice, perhaps."
Jordan Westburg celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the New York Mets on July 10.
Trevor Rogers spins another gem, this time with Samuel Basallo behind the plate
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers is congratulated by catcher Samuel Basallo after completing the bottom of the seventh inning.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg exits game with ‘mild’ right ankle injury
After the Orioles’ 6-3 win, interim manager Tony Mansolino said he did not think the injury was serious.
Jordan Westburg of the Baltimore Orioles walks off the field from second base due to an injury in the first inning.
Ryan Mountcastle may be the odd man out of the Orioles’ youth-heavy lineup
“It’s just crazy how fast time kind of flies by,” Mountcastle said. “It feels like just yesterday I was the young kid, like those guys, coming up and trying to navigate my way through the league.”
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is set for his final year of arbitration this winter. He will be eligible for free agency after the 2026 season.
As another prospect debuts, Orioles show there’s still plenty to enjoy this season
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in five runs as a young cast performed in a 12-0 victory.
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg touches second after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning Sunday in Houston.
Orioles promote power-hitting catcher Samuel Basallo, ushering in the future
Basallo, who recently turned 21, was hitting .270 with a .966 on-base-plus-slugging percentage for Triple-A Norfolk.
Samuel Basallo is expected to see time at catcher, first base and designated hitter with the Orioles.
Astros beat Orioles after a wild 12 innings
Dylan Carlson runs the bases after hitting his two-run homer in the fifth inning Saturday night at Houston.
Call-up brings Dylan Beavers’ parents ‘tears of excitement, joy’
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers throws to a coach in the outfield during an inning change in a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Orioles promote prospect Dylan Beavers, giving outfield a potential boost
Beavers will wear No. 12. To make room, the Orioles designated outfielder Greg Allen for assignment.
Outfielder Dylan Beavers had a .935 OPS and 23 stolen bases at Triple-A Norfolk.
Brandon Young pitches 7 2/3 perfect innings as Orioles beat Astros
Former Oriole Ramón Urías prevents history with a softly struck infield single in the eighth inning.
Orioles pitcher Brandon Young reacts to Ramón Urías’ infield single with two outs in the eighth inning Friday night in Houston.
After ‘shock’ of trade, former Orioles infielder Ramón Urías prepares for Astros’ playoff race
“I wasn’t expecting to get traded,” Urías said. “Honestly, I think it worked out well for me. Getting to play a little bit here … and I’m happy for that.”
Ramón Urías of the Astros runs the bases after a home run against the Red Sox this week.
Corbin Martin knew Colton Cowser as the ‘little man hanging around.’ Now they’re Orioles teammates.
“How fast time flies, too,” Martin said. “It feels like yesterday I was playing high school baseball and he was still trying to figure out what his first name was.”
Corbin Martin has made 10 appearances for the Orioles this season, his first time pitching in the big leagues since 2022.
Orioles become last team this season to post a walk-off win
Jackson Holliday pulled a double down the right-field line and Dylan Carlson raced home from first base in the ninth inning of a 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Jackson Holliday celebrates his game-winning double in the ninth inning with Gunnar Henderson and Luis Vázquez on Wednesday night.
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