Having to get on a plane and fly to Oakland, California just a short while after losing a baseball game in extra innings has to be difficult. That the guy who beat you was Maicer Izturis, and that...

The Orioles farm went 1 for 3, with the Tides winning and the Baysox having an off day. Want to find out how the prospects did?

A West Coast road trip begins for the Orioles in Oakland on Thursday night. Jason Hammel starts the game for the O's against Jarrod Parker of the Athletics.

The Dan Duquette Roster Merry-go-round spins around yet again as Zach Britton is recalled. He's joined the team in Oakland and could start Monday's game, but will be available in the bullpen in the meantime.

The Baltimore Orioles kick off a West Coast swing with a 4-game set against the Oakland Athletics. Hammel, Chen, Tillman, and Gonzalez for the O's against Parker, Millone, Griffin, and Colon of the A's.

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Steve Johnson returns, Bowie is rained out and that is the only non-loss outcome on the farm on this day.

The Baltimore Orioles lost, 6-5, in 11 innings, to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 24, 2013 in Baltimore. Orioles closer Jim Johnson walked in Maicer Izturis with the bases loaded to seal the loss, the O's first in extra innings since last April.

The Orioles aim for the sweep in the Wednesday afternoon game against the Blue Jays. Emergency starter Josh Stinson has been called up from Norfolk for the game. He'll be opposed by Brandon Morrow of the Blue Jays.