Ryan Dempster’s ‘Terrible’ Command Proving Costly, But Veteran’s Issues Certainly Correctable
BOSTON — Ryan Dempster, who is typically a clubhouse prankster known as much for his personality as his lengthy big league career, was a man of few words following Thursday’s blowout loss to the Indians.
It’s likely because Dempster’s recent struggles can be summarized quite easily.
“Well, my command’s been terrible,” Dempster said.
He’s right. Dempster, who owned...
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Ryan Dempster's struggles continued in a bad way last night against the Indians in Terr Francona's return to Fenway.
The strike-throwing, innings-eating Ryan Dempster that the Red Sox
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Ryan Dempster Hopes to Cut Down on ‘Unnecessary Walks’ After Another Shaky Start (Video)
Ryan Dempster did not have his best stuff Thursday night, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks in what turned into a 12-3 win for the Indians. The three innings pitched were a season-low for the veteran right-hander, who was critical of his performance in the clubhouse after the game.
“My command’s been terrible,” Dempster said. “I’ve walked 10 guys in my last...
MLB Game Picks - Thursday: May 23, 2013
Wednesday was a decent day. The Game of the Day feature is on a bit of a losing streak. And a couple of games were surprises. The Nationals / Giants game was fantastic, but the pick got the final tally wrong. The Rangers winning behind Ross Wolf was a complete surprise. But overall, at least it was a positive day after several not so positive days.
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Dempster returns to Chicago as visiting player
Ryan Dempster picked his son up at school, and then he got to play with him on the field at the ballpark.
It was just like the old days. Just at a different ballpark and wearing a different uniform.
Dempster was back in Chicago on Monday when the Boston Red Sox opened a three-game series against the White Sox. It was Dempster's first game in the city as a visiting player since...
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Ryan Dempster Plagued by Inconsistency in Red Sox Win Over Twins (Video)
Ryan Dempster wasn’t able to pick up the win on Saturday night in the Red Sox’ matchup against the Minnesota Twins because he was pulled before the requisite five innings. The Sox went on the best the Twins 11-5, but Dempster struggled in the first three innings.
The right-hander is 0-1 in his last two starts with a 10.24 ERA — much different from how he performed in his first...
Ryan Dempster Confident Sox Can Bust Out of Rut, Get Back on Winning Track (Video)
The fun had to come to an end at some point, and after experiencing a successful April, the Red Sox have gotten their first few tests of the season.
The Sox have won just four games in their last 12 dating back to May 1, a period in which they also suffered their first sweep of the season at the hands of the Rangers. On Sunday the Sox dropped a 12-4 decision to the Blue Jays. The...
Twins look to halt Boston's six-game home win streak
With Ryan Dempster on the mound and their longest slide of the season in the past, the Boston Red Sox are poised to continue their success at home.
Dempster tries to win his third consecutive start and help the Red Sox extend their home winning streak to seven games Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins.
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Video: Dempster Pitches Red Sox To 3-1 Win
Ryan Dempster scattered four hits in six innings to help the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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