The Orioles’ young core made sure to be there for teammate Samuel Basallo on one of he biggest days of his life.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale wrote Sunday that Rutschman is expected to be the top trade candidate available this winter. It'd be a shocking twist for a guy the Orioles chose No. 1 overall out of Oregon State in 2019. The catcher is a two-time All Star, and he looked like a switch-hitting team leader for years to come.

On a team with plenty of talented young players, Samuel Basallo now has a special distinction — the first to agree to a long-term contract. The Baltimore Orioles reached a $67 million, eight-year deal with the rookie catcher Friday,