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,

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a long-term contract extension with catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo. Basallo's pact will cover eight years and guarantee him $67 million. The deal includes a club option for the 2034 season, as well as incentives and escalators that could allow him to max out at $88.5 million.