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Alonso's arrival gives Orioles credibility, proving they can land a major free agent

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles have completed their $155 million, five-year contract and Baltimore called a news conference for Friday to introduce th...

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Orioles appear to be hedging their bets on Adley Rutschman's future with latest roster move Adley Rutschman trade buzz has revved up since the Orioles extended Samuel Basallo in August, and it remains loud this offseason as Baltimor...

DECEMBER 11 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

With addition of Polar Bear, how will O's address first-base logjam? ORLANDO, Fla. -- With Ryan Mountcastle and Coby Mayo on the roster, the Orioles didn’t need another right-handed-hitting first baseman. With...

DECEMBER 10 • MLB.COM

Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore

Craig Albernaz held his first news conference since being hired by the Baltimore Orioles

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Orioles hire Cleveland assistant Craig Albernaz as manager after finishing last in AL East

The Baltimore Orioles have hired Craig Albernaz as their manager

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Resting for season finale Basallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Basallo will be rested for the season finale after he made starts at catcher and designated hitter in the first two contests of the series, going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts between those contests. Unless he's called upon off the bench Sunday, Basallo will finish out the 2025 campaign with a .165/.229/.330 slash line to go with four home runs, 15 RBI and 10 runs across 31 games with the Orioles. Despite a rough showing in his first stint in the majors, Basallo is locked in as a cornerstone piece for Baltimore after inking an eight-year, $67 million contract with the club in August.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles got lucky after Samuel Basallo injury scare, but catcher remains huge question mark The Baltimore Orioles dodged disaster with Samuel Basallo’s wrist injury, but catcher depth remains the team’s biggest question heading into...

SEPTEMBER 27 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Starting Friday Basallo (hand) will DH and bat eighth during Friday's game against the Yankees, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Basallo left Wednesday's game after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. X-rays on his hand came back negative, and after a one-game absence, Basallo has returned to the starting nine. The 20-year-old is slashing .176/.234/.353 in 111 big-league plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take road win streak into matchup with the Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles hit the road against the New York Yankees looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

In a disappointing year, the Orioles finished up their home schedule on a high note

Rookie Dylan Beavers hit a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Aiming to return Friday Basallo (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays but hopes to return to action Friday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Basallo had to depart Wednesday's game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back clean and he's feeling better Thursday. The rookie will hope to return to the lineup after one day of rest.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

X-rays negative X-rays on Basallo's right hand came back negative following his removal from Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Basallo had to come out of the game after taking a 96-mph offering from Pete Fairbanks off his hand in the ninth inning, but he seemingly managed to escape without suffering any fractures. The Orioles could decide to hold him out of Thursday's series finale to give him time to recover, which would likely give Ryan Mountcastle a start as the designated hitter with Coby Mayo at first base.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

O's top prospect Basallo exits after hit by pitch in right hand/wrist BALTIMORE -- Samuel Basallo exited during the bottom of the ninth inning of the Orioles’ 6-2 loss to the Rays at Camden Yards on Wednesday n...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Getting X-rays on hand Basallo was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays after getting hit on the right hand by a pitch, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Interim manager Tony Mansolino said after the game that Basallo will receive an X-ray on his hand, which will help determine the severity of the backstop's injury. Should the 21-year-old need to miss any amount of time, Ryan Mountcastle would stand to benefit from extra reps as Baltimore's designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates must call Orioles if this daring trade is on the table The Pittsburgh Pirates need to call the Baltimore Orioles about Adley Rutschman after Samuel Basallo's extension.

SEPTEMBER 23 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Rice's 10th-inning slam lifts Yankees over Orioles 7-1, keeping NY 2 behind Toronto in AL East

Ben Rice’s tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Orioles owner's comments on Samuel Basallo extension are a huge red flag Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein didn't exactly have encouraging remarks about the Baltimore Orioles' decision to extend Samuel Basa...

SEPTEMBER 20 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Trevor Rogers lowers his ERA to 1.35 with 6 scoreless innings as the Orioles top the Yankees 4-2

Trevor Rogers threw six one-hit innings, and the Baltimore Orioles topped the Yankees 4-2, dealing New York a setback in its attempt to catch Toronto atop the AL East

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Basallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact With the Orioles closing out their series in Chicago with a day game after a night game and with a lefty (Martin Perez) on the hill for the White Sox, the left-handed-hitting Basallo will get a breather. Alex Jackson will step in behind the plate in place of Basallo, who is batting .186 with two home runs, seven RBI and five runs through 12 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Beavers drives in 3 runs, Samuel Basallo hits HR and Orioles beat White Sox 8-7

Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Cowser hits 3-run homer and Orioles hand White Sox their 4th straight loss, 4-1

Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 to extend Chicago’s skid to four games

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Kirk has game-winning sacrifice fly in ninth inning as Blue Jays rally to beat Orioles 5-4

Alejandro Kirk hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaches base 5 times as AL-best Blue Jays beat Orioles 6-1

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base five times, Myles Straw doubled home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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Alonso's arrival gives Orioles credibility, proving they can land a major free agent

Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

Albernaz takes over as Orioles manager with an eye on a 2026 rebound in Baltimore

Orioles hire Cleveland assistant Craig Albernaz as manager after finishing last in AL East

Orioles take road win streak into matchup with the Yankees

In a disappointing year, the Orioles finished up their home schedule on a high note

Orioles and Rays play, winner secures 3-game series

Rice's 10th-inning slam lifts Yankees over Orioles 7-1, keeping NY 2 behind Toronto in AL East

Trevor Rogers lowers his ERA to 1.35 with 6 scoreless innings as the Orioles top the Yankees 4-2

Dylan Beavers drives in 3 runs, Samuel Basallo hits HR and Orioles beat White Sox 8-7

Cowser hits 3-run homer and Orioles hand White Sox their 4th straight loss, 4-1

Kirk has game-winning sacrifice fly in ninth inning as Blue Jays rally to beat Orioles 5-4

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaches base 5 times as AL-best Blue Jays beat Orioles 6-1