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    Jon Meoli: Samuel Basallo’s contract extension with the Orioles is different. He can be, too.
    Giving Samuel Basallo the first long-term deal of the Mike Elias era makes so much sense.
    Orioles' Samuel Basallo at the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., in February.
    Brandon Young unable to repeat, Beavers hits first homer in Orioles’ loss
    When Young faced the Astros last week, he had a chance at a perfect game. This time he allowed two runs in the first inning and it got worse.
    Mauricio Dubón of the Astros collides with Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson during the second inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
    Orioles’ Adley Rutschman heads back to injured list, opening opportunity for Samuel Basallo
    Rutschman, who missed over a month with a right oblique strain this season, now has the same issue on the left side.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) returns to the dugout after striking out in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
    How Félix Bautista’s injury affects the Orioles’ offseason plans | Banner Baseball Show
    The All-Star closer is expected to miss 12 months as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum.
    Orioles closer Félix Bautista to miss at least 12 months after getting shoulder surgery
    Everything seemed to be going well for Bautista as he pitched to a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings with 19 saves. Then he felt shoulder pain following the All-Star break.
    Félix Bautista has a career ERA of 2.01 in 161 1/3 innings pitched.
    Jon Meoli: Samuel Basallo is the first Orioles’ international product in the big leagues. Who’s next?
    The majority of talent that has advanced the farthest in the system is at the plate. Here are some prospects to follow.
    Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at spring training.
    As Cedric Mullins gets used to being a Met, he reflects on what could have been with the Orioles
    “It just didn’t work out, that’s kind of the nature of the game in that sense," Mullins said of the 2025 Orioles. "Very talented group and I see it happen amongst other sports, really good group of guys can’t quite put it together when they need to.”
    Cedric Mullins catches a fly ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the Mets' game at Citi Field on August 6.
    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.
    Inside the Dugout: How about extending Rogers and Basallo?
    In the latest Inside the Dugout, Jon Meoli says the Baltimore Orioles should extend Trevor Rogers and Samuel Basallo.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida Wednesday February 19, 2025.
    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.
    The Orioles’ (almost) entirely homegrown lineup | Banner Baseball Show
    Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo give the O's an impressive collection of homegrown position players.
    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.
    Jon Meoli: Why Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo represent a different kind of future for the Orioles
    The Orioles need to stay good at what they’re good at. We know they’re good at scouting and developing hitters.
    Samuel Basallo celebrates his first major league hit, a two-run single against the Astros on Sunday.
    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.
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