However, he has been making progress, and on Saturday manager Craig Albernaz announced a positive update. He revealed that Basallo was able to throw from 90 feet for a second straight day and is “fairly close” to beginning a hitting program, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun.

Orioles top prospect Anthony Eyanson impresses after Rutschman trade

Jacob deGrom was "vintage" following his comments at the trade deadline, and Corey Seager continued his hot streak since returning from the IL.

There are 15 games on today's MLB schedule. Fans can watch all FS1 and FOX games streaming live and on demand on FOX One. Boston enters the weekend in the playoff hunt, while the Athletics are trying to turn around a difficult season. Red Sox probable starter Jake Bennett (7-4, 2.90 ERA) faces Athletics probable starter Gage Jump (4-7, 4.59 ERA).

Gunnar Henderson could be the next star draft pick to leave Baltimore, according to Buster Olney.

A solo home run by Jackson Holliday off deGrom in the first inning was the only run the Orioles pushed across. They had six hits and drew three walks but finished 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position to strand six men on base.

Leody Taveras appeared to be on his way to scoring the tying run in the ninth inning until the Rangers' defense put togehter a highlight-reel play.

The Orioles' former GM took offense to one word in a published trade deadline recap and wrote a 355-word letter to the newspaper in response.