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Tue Aug 14 201818:44Brewers acquire righty Thompson from Phillies
CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired once-promising pitching prospect Jake Thompson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.The 24-year-old right-hander is 7-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 18 starts and 30 appearances since debuting with Philadelphia in 2016. He was drafted in the second round by Detroit in 2012.The Brewers also designated right-hander Alec Asher for assignment on Tuesday.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Thu Mar 29 201813:45Orioles place Trumbo, Ynoa on DL to finalize 25-man roster
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles have placed designated hitter Mark Trumbo and pitcher Gabriel Ynoa on the 10-day disabled list.Both moves were made Thursday and are retroactive to March 26. Trumbo has a right quadriceps strain and Ynoa has a shin injury.The Orioles also selected the contracts of four players from Triple-A Norfolk: infielders Pedro Alvarez ($1 million salary in major leagues) and Danny Valencia ($1.2 million), and outfielders Craig Gentry ($900,000) and Colby Rasmus ($3 million).Alvarez and Gentry were in Baltimore's opening day lineup against Minnesota on Thursday.Right-hander Alex Cobb was optioned to Double-A Bowie. He is working to get into pitching shape after being signed as a free agent earlier this month.To make room for the additions, the Orioles designated four pitchers for assignment: Alec Asher, Stefan Crichton, Michael Kelly and Jesus Liranzo.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Tue Sep 5 201704:14RHP Alec Asher will pitch in relief at Double-A Bowie, manager B...
RHP Alec Asher will pitch in relief at Double-A Bowie, manager Buck Showalter announced Monday. Acher was optioned to the minors previous day to continue pitching on a regular schedule. Asher went 2-5 with a 5.25 ERA in 24 appearances, including five starts, for Baltimore.
Mon Sep 4 201702:45RHP Alec Asher optioned to Double-A Bowie to continue pitching o...
RHP Alec Asher was optioned to Double-A Bowie to continue pitching on a regular schedule. Asher pitched two innings Saturday night and allowed a two-run homer to Darwin Barney. Asher went 2-5 with a 5.25 ERA in 24 appearances, including five starts, for Baltimore. "If you want to keep them pitching, keep them active," manager Buck Showalter said. "If you want to make some room on a crowded bullpen bench, locker room."
Sun Sep 3 201706:25RHP Alec Asher recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday's ...
RHP Alec Asher was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday's game. He then pitched two innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing two hits, including a two-run home run in the eighth by the Blue Jays' Darwin Barney. Asher is 2-5 with a 5.25 ERA in 24 appearances, including six starts, for the Orioles this season.
Thu Aug 24 201704:03RHP Alec Asher optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
RHP Alec Asher was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Asher was 2-5 with a 5.28 ERA in 23 games (six starts) with Baltimore this season.
Wed Aug 23 201705:53RHP Alec Asher optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Tuesday's loss...
RHP Alec Asher was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Tuesday's loss to Oakland. Asher pitched Monday and Tuesday, the move likely opens a space for RHP Miguel Castro, eligible Wednesday to come off the bereavement list.
Mon Aug 21 201703:06RHP Alec Asher recalled from Triple-Norfolk after RHP Miguel Cas...
RHP Alec Asher was recalled from Triple-Norfolk after RHP Miguel Castro was placed on the bereavement list. Asher is 2-5 with a 5.53 ERA in 21 appearances with the Orioles this season, including six starts, covering 55 1/3 innings. He was optioned on July 2 after allowing five runs and four hits in 1 2/3 innings against Tampa Bay. Asher also went 3-2 with a 3.51 ERA in nine starts with Norfolk.
Mon Jul 3 201702:36RHP Alec Asher optioned Sunday to Triple-A Norfolk
RHP Alec Asher was optioned Sunday to Triple-A Norfolk. Since being recalled May 6, Asher has gone 2-5 with a 5.53 ERA over 21 appearances, including six starts. Over 55 1/3 innings, he allowed 56 hits and 35 runs with 42 strikeouts and 21 walks. On Saturday against the Rays, Asher allowed five runs on four hits in just 1 2/3 innings of relief. He has been used as both a starter and reliever. "He's done a good job at both periodically," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "Lately, it's been a challenge for him."
Wed Jun 14 201704:23RHP Alec Asher (2-5) allowed six runs on six hits (including gra...
RHP Alec Asher (2-5) allowed six runs on six hits (including a grand slam), walked two and struck out one over five-plus innings on Tuesday. He is 0-5 with a 6.98 ERA in eight road appearances this season. He has received nine runs of support over six starts and three or fewer runs in 16 of 18 career outings.
Tue Jun 13 201703:23RHP Alec Asher (2-4, 4.35 ERA) will start against Chicago White ...
RHP Alec Asher (2-4, 4.35 ERA) will start against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old has a 1.62 ERA in nine relief appearances this season, but he is 1-3 with a 6.20 ERA in five games as a starter. He never has faced the White Sox as a starter but pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings against them as a reliever in May.
Fri Jun 9 201703:52RHP Alec Asher had rough outing Thursday, giving up four runs wh...
RHP Alec Asher had a rough outing Thursday, giving up four runs while throwing 41 pitches in the first inning. He allowed a double steal in the second and another run to fall behind 5-0. He was tagged with the loss after allowing five runs in four innings at Washington.
Sun Jun 4 201703:45RHP Alec Asher will start on Thursday against Nationals, manager...
RHP Alec Asher will start on Thursday against the Nationals, manager Buck Showalter confirmed Saturday. Asher allowed two runs on just three hits in 6 1/3 innings and got the win Friday night pitching as the No. 5 starter.
Sat Jun 3 201704:46LHP Alec Asher fared much better Friday night versus Red Sox tha...
LHP Alec Asher fared much better Friday night versus the Red Sox than he did in his last start, allowing only two runs on three hits in 6 1/3 innings. Asher had problems in his last start against the Astros on May 28, giving up six runs in two innings. "Obviously, you don't want to have bad outings back to back," Asher said. "You kind of want to jump back on the wagon. It's nice to rebound and have a good game."
Wed May 31 201705:41RHP Alec Asher (1-3) will get fourth start Friday against Red So...
RHP Alec Asher (1-3) will get his fourth start Friday against the Red Sox despite struggling his previous outing. The Orioles will keep RHP Ubaldo Jimenez in the bullpen. Asher allowed six runs on six hits over two innings Sunday against the Astros. Jimenez entered and allowed two runs in the third before sitting down 16 of the final 18 batters he faced.
Tue May 30 201703:01RHP Alec Asher (1-3) could get another start Friday against Red ...
RHP Alec Asher (1-3) could get another start Friday against the Red Sox despite struggling his previous outing. The Orioles could also go with RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, who relieved Asher out of the bullpen. Showalter said the decision will be made Tuesday. "We'll decide what direction we're going to go tomorrow, take everything in, see how everybody's feeling, see how we get through today," he said. "It's just been such a quick turnaround. We talked a little bit on the plane last night." Asher allowed six runs on six hits over just two innings Sunday against the Astros.
Sat May 27 201703:59RHP Alec Asher will join rotation and pitch series finale on Sun...
RHP Alec Asher will join the rotation and pitch the series finale on Sunday. Asher will make his third start of the season and first since allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings against the Boston Red Sox on May 2. Asher is 1-1 with a 1.62 ERA out of the bullpen.
Sun May 7 201703:59RHP Alec Asher recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before game
RHP Alec Asher was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before the game. He is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in four games, including two starts, this season.
Sat May 6 201705:46RHP Alec Asher optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to make ...
RHP Alec Asher was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to make room for RHP Gabriel Ynoa. The 25-year-old allowed three runs on six hits -- two homers -- and one walk while striking out four in a six-inning loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. LHP Richard Bleier was also sent to Norfolk. "I hate having those conversations with those two guys because neither one deserved to have to go down," manager Buck Showalter said. Asher is 1-1 with a 3.14 ERA in four games (two starts) this year.
Wed May 3 201707:03RHP Alec Asher to same Florida high school as Chris Sale, and Tu...
RHP Alec Asher went to the same Florida high school as Chris Sale, and Tuesday night, he faced the Red Sox ace -- in only Asher's second start of the season. He pitched six innings and recorded his third straight quality start dating back to last Sept. 30. He allowed three runs on six hits.
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