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The Orioles made a minor trade with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday afternoon, acquiring left-handed-hitting outfielder Efren Navarro for cash. The Orioles designated right-handed-hitting outfielder L.J. Hoes for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Orioles pitchers were battered for three home runs and the bats managed just four hits in their 15-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in both teams¿ Grapefruit League opener at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Ubaldo Jimenez makes Os ALDS roster. team goes with 2 lefties in pen

Even with the impressive comeback -- the Orioles sent 10 batters to the plate in the ninth -- the bottom line is that the Orioles (1-4) have still lost four straight and two consecutive series after an exhilarating Opening Day victory against the defending World Champion Boston Red Sox.

Big night by Giants' third baseman Sandoval proves you don't have to be sleek and quick to play major league baseball