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Samuel Basallo agrees contract extension with Orioles

sportsAug 22, 202615147

The Baltimore Orioles signed 21-year-old catcher Samuel Basallo to an eight-year extension through the 2033 season with a team option for 2034, a $67 million guarantee that can escalate to $88.5 million with awards and playing-time bonuses and includes a $5 million signing bonus. The deal, the first long-term extension of the Mike Elias era, is the largest pre-arbitration contract for a catcher and ranks fourth in Orioles history behind Chris Davis, Adam Jones, and Miguel Tejada. Basallo made his MLB debut five days before the signing, and in four games he is 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, five RBIs and one run scored, including a two-run single in his debut and an 11th-inning RBI groundout that drove in the winner at Fenway. Baltimore recalled Basallo to rotate between catcher, designated hitter and first base, but with Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Basallo will be the Orioles' primary catcher moving forward. The club called Basallo its No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 8 overall, and Elias, owner David Rubenstein and interim manager Tony Mansolino highlighted Basallo as a product of the organization's new Latin America program and a key piece of the team's future. The contract includes escalators tied to awards and catcher playing time that could raise the total to $88.5 million, signaling the Orioles' commitment to Basallo as a long-term centerpiece.

Andy Kostka
@afkostka.bsky.social

Samuel Basallo said the message was passed around before the game and he borrowed stirrup socks from Kyle Bradish Basallo also noted how his pants were too tight. He borrowed pants to work with those high socks and he doesn’t know whose pants those were.

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Gunnar Henderson said they saw Tyler O’Neill don the stirrup socks, and one after another, the Orioles put them on too. It was shortly before first pitch. “It was spur of the moment,” Henderson said. Brandon Young noted he didn’t get the memo. He was already out warming up

Don17

This is also my excuse when Gen Z kids ask why my pants are so tight

Michele8

I ❤️ this so much.

Joel
@joelskeetsos.bsky.social

Samuel Basallo | Fozzie Bear He's got some swing and miss to his profile. He might tell you the worst joke you've ever heard in your life. But if he smiles at you, you're gonna smile back.

Samuel Basallo
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noah
@opacybikevalet.bsky.social

i think i can stay mad and ignore the orioles the rest of the season but then there is joyful, smiling Samuel Basallo

181h ago
rochkubatko.bsky.social
@rochkubatko.bsky.social

Pinch-hit, game-tying, 2-run homer Samuel Basallo in the 8th #orioles

183h ago
MLB
@mlbbot.bsky.social

Samuel Basallo ties the game for the @Orioles with a pinch-hit 2-run blast!

123h ago
Lucy 🫠 📷
@ltotheucy.bsky.social

Samuel Basallo signed his contract extension one year ago today. www.mlb.com/amp/news/sam...

102h ago
DingerTV
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HOME RUN Samuel Basallo (17) 411 ft (34°, 104.1 mph) off Kevin Kelly (91.2 mph Sinker, 2161 rpm) TB 2-BAL 2 (B8, 2-0, 1 out) https://www.mlb.com/video/kevin-kelly-in-play-run-s-to-samuel-basallo-wi7iyl

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Jordan Schmidt
@tallguyschmidt.bsky.social

This picture was taken moments before Samuel Basallo hit a game-tying homer. Love this place. Cozy as heck.

Eutaw street in Camden Yards in Baltimore at night
22h ago
Dingerbot
@dingerbot.bsky.social

BAL Home Run! Samuel Basallo homers (17) on a fly ball to center field. Jackson Holliday scores. The score is now BAL 2, TB 2 (Bottom 8)

13h ago
MLB Homerun Tracker
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HOME RUN! Samuel Basallo Tying 2-Run HR off Kevin Kelly Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles Exit Velo: 104.1 mph | Launch Angle: 34° | Distance: 411 ft Bot 8th | TB 2 - BAL 2 Season HR #17 #MLB #HomeRun #Orioles

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Would it dong? (again)
@woulditdongagain.bsky.social

Samuel Basallo vs Kevin Kelly Home Run (17) 💣 Exit velo: 104.1 mph Launch angle: 34 deg Projected distance: 411 ft This would have been a home run in 21/30 MLB ballparks, but not at Tropicana Field TB @ BAL 🔻 8th

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abs-challenges.bsky.social
@abs-challenges.bsky.social

⚾ ABS CHALLENGE — ✅ OVERTURNED Batter: Liam Hicks (Rays) Pitcher: Trevor Rogers Top 7 inning | Rays vs Orioles Date: August 21, 2026 Challenge by: Samuel Basallo (Orioles) Pitch: Four-Seam Fastball | 96 mph | Up & In Count prior to challenge: 1-1 #MLB #ABSChallenge #Rays #Orioles

ABS Challenge graphic showing pitch location and result
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ABS Auditor
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ABS overturned in #Rays at #Orioles (Top 7). Samuel Basallo challenged the ball call on Trevor Rogers' pitch to Liam Hicks. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Vic Carapazza | Upheld 50.0% (58/116). Later: Liam Hicks walks.

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Starting Lineup Bot
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BAL lineup vs. TBR:, 8-21 1. Jackson Holliday, 2B 2. Pete Alonso, 1B 3. Gunnar Henderson, SS 4. Tyler O'Neill, DH 5. Samuel Basallo, C 6. Dylan Beavers, LF 7. Coby Mayo, 3B 8. Colton Cowser, CF 9. Leody Taveras, RF SP: Trevor Rogers Start Time: 7:15 PM ET

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MLB Daily Lineups
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8/21 ⚾ Orioles Lineup is Out provided by: https://mlbstartingnine.com/#game-824800 📊 Live Line: Orioles -119 • O/U 7.5 #Orioles #OriolesLineup #MLB

Graphical lineup card for the Orioles against the Rays. Batting Order: 1. Jackson Holliday (2B). 2. Pete Alonso (1B). 3. Gunnar Henderson (SS). 4. Tyler O'Neill (RF). 5. Samuel Basallo (C). 6. Dylan Beavers (RF). 7. Coby Mayo (3B). 8. Colton Cowser (CF). 9. Leody Taveras (CF). Starting Pitcher: Trevor Rogers.
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