Samuel Basallo
Coverage of Samuel Basallo in the Nexus archive.
- Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but it’s a sign of how badly their plans went awry
The Baltimore Orioles traded All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to Boston after a decline in performance, including one division title and one wild card before falling under .500. President Mike Elias defended the move, citing the team's strong infrastructure and prospects, though fans are skeptical due to recent struggles.
- Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles, AP source says
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, according to an anonymous AP source. Rutschman, 28, is currently on the injured list with wrist inflammation and has missed part of the season due to injuries. The Orioles, who drafted Rutschman in 2019, are trading him to an AL East rival amid a struggling season and will now rely on Samuel Basallo as their primary catcher.
- Orioles and reliever Yennier Cano agree to $7.5 million contract for 2027-28
Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for 2027-28, with a $10 million club option for 2029. Cano, acquired in a 2022 trade, has a 2.21 ERA this season and was an All-Star in 2023. The deal follows recent multiyear contracts for Orioles players like Kyle Bradish, Samuel Basallo, and Shane Baz.
- Tigers trade Rogers to Baltimore as Orioles try to solve catcher woes
The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart. The Orioles, with their top catchers injured, hope Rogers will address their offensive struggles at the position. Rogers has a .161 batting average this season.
- Orioles place All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on 10-day IL, call up Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A
The Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, marking his third IL stint this season. To replace Rutschman, the team promoted catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk. Samuel Basallo, another catcher, is day to day with right shoulder discomfort.
- Taveras’ homer and 3 RBIs carry the Orioles to an 8-2 win over the Royals for a 3-game sweep
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-2 for a three-game sweep. A pitch hit Orioles' Blaze Alexander, sparking a brief on-field confrontation, but no ejections occurred. The Royals fell to 38-59, their worst record in the majors.
- Samuel Basallo’s 8th-inning homer lifts the Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Royals
Samuel Basallo's eighth-inning two-run homer gave the Baltimore Orioles a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Blaze Alexander homered for Baltimore, while Jac Caglianone and Isaac Collins hit solo shots for Kansas City.
- Basallo hits a 3-run homer as the Orioles rough up Greene, beat the Reds 8-5
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning, leading the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Orioles scored five runs against Reds pitcher Hunter Greene in the fourth inning, who allowed eight runs in 3 1/3 innings. The Reds briefly took a 4-3 lead in the second inning but could not maintain it.
- Samuel Basallo hits 2-run homer to back Trevor Rogers as Orioles blank Reds 3-0
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, and Trevor Rogers pitched five innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-0. Brady Singer allowed three runs in five innings for the Reds, while Tyler Stephenson committed an error leading to a run. Elly De La Cruz of the Reds reached 150 career stolen bases.