Basallo (knee) is batting fifth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Basallo was scratched from the lineup Monday due to left knee discomfort,

Samuel Basallo is back in the Orioles’ lineup tonight. The key is keeping him in it. Basallo was a late scratch last night with left knee discomfort. He’s got to make it through batting practice today to remain as the designated hitter.

Ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics, the Orioles gave off the usual signs of chaos. There was a roster move to shuffle for a fresh bullpen arm who nobody really wants to see. There was a day-of decision to have Keegan Akin go as an opener instead of Chris Bassitt making a regular start.

The Orioles turned one of their best defensive plays of the season during the seventh inning of Sunday's 2-1 win over the A's at Camden Yards, as Leody Taveras threw out Carlos Cortes at the plate to end the frame and preserve the club's one-run lead.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz planned on giving Samuel Basallo a start tonight against a left-hander, choosing a hot bat over splits. Typical of this team, a health issue cropped up and forced a change in the lineup.

Koby Perez sat to Samuel Basallo’s left, watching proudly as the slugging sensation spoke about the contract extension he signed with the Orioles. Perez, the Orioles’ vice president of international scouting, and his team have spent the past seven ...

For the first time under general manager Mike Elias, the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a long-term contract extension with a homegrown player. Samuel Basallo, a 21-year-old catcher just a week removed from his MLB debut, reportedly inked an eight-year ...

Coby Mayo wasn’t supposed to be in the Orioles’ starting lineup on Monday. The 24-year-old only became the designated hitter, slotting into the No. 6 hole, after Samuel Basallo was scratched due to left knee discomfort,