http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/ryan_dempster/165 Recent articles about Ryan Dempster en-us Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump 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 saw in the early stages of the season has been missing in action, and last night marked the bottom of the barrel to date for the 36-year-old right-hander. Dempster was the first of many Red Sox pitchers to take their lumps last night in the near four-hour, 12-3 beatdown at the hands of the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park, allowing four runs on five hits with four walks in a season-low three innings of work. There wasn’t a need to mince words for Dempster following the outing, as he bluntly said he needs to make better “quality pitches” several times to get major league hitters out. It’s just not happening right now. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dumpwhere_dempster_is_down_in_the_dumps/13685036 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dumpwhere_dempster_is_down_in_the_dumps/13685036 Your Morning Dump...where Dempster is down in the dumps http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/your_morning_dumpwhere_dempster_is_down_in_the_dumps/13685036 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/39e4b8f0a022a06ff27eb5180704bfa82e6c7b24/mini/6862316.jpg 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 nine innings, and they’re unnecessary walks. I have to fix that. … The last couple games I haven’t been throwing the ball where I want to throw it. I’ll get back to doing that.” For more from Dempster and catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, check out the video above. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:57:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_hopes_to_cut_down_on_unnecessary_walks_after_another_shaky_start_video/13683887 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_hopes_to_cut_down_on_unnecessary_walks_after_another_shaky_start_video/13683887 Ryan Dempster Hopes to Cut Down on ‘Unnecessary Walks’ After Another Shaky Start (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ryan_dempster_hopes_to_cut_down_on_unnecessary_walks_after_another_shaky_start_video/13683887 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/39e4b8f0a022a06ff27eb5180704bfa82e6c7b24/mini/6862316.jpg 3:50 p.m.: Daniel Nava will slide up into the two-hole with Shane Victorino still sidelined and a right-hander on the hill. Mike Carp will get the start in left field and bat ninth. The rest of Thursday’s lineup is below. Red Sox (28-19) Jacoby Ellsbury, CF Daniel Nava, RF Dustin Pedroia, 2B David Ortiz, DH Mike Napoli, 1B Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C Will Middlebrooks, 3B Stephen Drew, SS Mike Carp, LF Ryan Dempster, RHP (2-4, 4.27 ERA) 8 a.m. ET: Many Red Sox fans have had this date circled on their calendar. Old friend Terry Francona is set to return to Boston as manager of the Cleveland Indians. Francona, who helped guide the Red Sox to two World Series titles during his eight years as Boston’s manager, didn’t leave town in the most ideal way, but many Bostonians undoubtedly have a soft spot for Tito. And how could they not? Francona not only helped break an 86-year-old curse, but he also was, by all accounts, one of the most likable guys around. Many current Red Sox players played ... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/red_sox_indians_live_ryan_dempster_sox_welcome_terry_francona_indians_to_fenway_for_four_game_set/13681172 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/red_sox_indians_live_ryan_dempster_sox_welcome_terry_francona_indians_to_fenway_for_four_game_set/13681172 Red Sox-Indians Live: Ryan Dempster, Sox Welcome Terry Francona, Indians to Fenway for Four-Game Set http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/red_sox_indians_live_ryan_dempster_sox_welcome_terry_francona_indians_to_fenway_for_four_game_set/13681172 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s slim pickings today as we only have five games to choose from. Remember, these recommendations are for 10-12 team mixed leagues and bold=start.Thursday’s Probable StartersEdwin Jackson, CHC @ Jeanmar Gomez, PIT — With so few options today, it would be hard to pass up a start from Jackson against a not-so-good Pirates offense. Gomez possesses no upside.Kevin Gausman, BAL @ Brandon Morrow, TOR — Gausman is making his MLB debut, but the Blue Jays aren’t an ideal offense to debut against. However, they do strike out a lot so you can bank on maybe 4-5 strikeouts. Morrow has been off all year so I’m staying away for now.Scott Diamond, MIN @ Rick Porcello, DET — Porcello’s control has been on point in 2013 and the Twins offense doesn’t scare me in the least. If I need to tell you to bench Diamond against the Tigers then we have some problems.Zach McAllister, CLE @ Ryan Dempster, BOS — Dempster walked six batters his last time out and the Indians sneakily have a very good offense. I’m ... Thu, 23 May 2013 08:48:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/startsit_thursdays_523_probable_starters/13677572 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/startsit_thursdays_523_probable_starters/13677572 Start/Sit: Thursday’s (5/23) Probable Starters http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/startsit_thursdays_523_probable_starters/13677572 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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. A comment from yesterday provides me one more opportunity to tell you what this daily post is not. This is not some competition to Vegas betting lines. In fact, this daily post is not even about betting at all. If some of you use it that way, God help you. I am not picking by odds or by what experts say. All I do is simply look at the games each day, see the pitching match-ups, see who is home, weigh how teams are playing and then make a prediction. There is no science here. If that is not your cup of tea, that is fine. But again, I thought it was a good time to take a moment to tell you what this is and what it is not. There are o... Thu, 23 May 2013 07:13:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_game_picks_thursday_may_23_2013/13677182 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mlb_game_picks_thursday_may_23_2013/13677182 MLB Game Picks - Thursday: May 23, 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mlb_game_picks_thursday_may_23_2013/13677182 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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 he was traded from the Cubs to the Texas Rangers on July 31. Dempster says he loved his nine years with the Cubs and called it a first-class organization. The 36-year-old Dempster signed a $26.5 million, two-year contract with Boston over the winter, and Red Sox manager John Farrell says the right-hander has provided another veteran presence on the pitching staff. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/dempster_returns_to_chicago_as_visiting_player/13659199 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/dempster_returns_to_chicago_as_visiting_player/13659199 Dempster returns to Chicago as visiting player http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/dempster_returns_to_chicago_as_visiting_player/13659199 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a43c71cc233b9f91641df6b551335836a290e56/mini/6862312.jpg 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 seven starts. Dempster said his biggest struggle on Saturday night was consistency. Check out the video above to hear what else Dempster had to say, or check it out on NESN’s YouTube channel. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:49:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_plagued_by_inconsistency_in_red_sox_win_over_twins_video/13647778 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_plagued_by_inconsistency_in_red_sox_win_over_twins_video/13647778 Ryan Dempster Plagued by Inconsistency in Red Sox Win Over Twins (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ryan_dempster_plagued_by_inconsistency_in_red_sox_win_over_twins_video/13647778 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/39e4b8f0a022a06ff27eb5180704bfa82e6c7b24/mini/6862316.jpg 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 recent struggles haven’t fazed starter Ryan Dempster and he says he is sure his teammates plan to fight to “Get back on that winning track we’re used to.” To hear what else Dempster had to say after the loss, check out the video above. Sun, 12 May 2013 18:51:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ryan_dempster_confident_sox_can_bust_out_of_rut_get_back_on_winning_track_video/13602431 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/ryan_dempster_confident_sox_can_bust_out_of_rut_get_back_on_winning_track_video/13602431 Ryan Dempster Confident Sox Can Bust Out of Rut, Get Back on Winning Track (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/ryan_dempster_confident_sox_can_bust_out_of_rut_get_back_on_winning_track_video/13602431 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/40932a2762ac9b96f7eb6a9212295071820e413c/mini/6862304.jpg 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. After being held to four runs and 18 hits while being swept in a three-game set at Texas, Boston (21-11) rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat Minnesota 6-5 in 11 innings Monday at Fenway Park. Stephen Drew homered and doubled home the winner after closer Joel Hanrahan gave up a tying home run to Brian Dozier in the ninth, then left the same inning with tightness in his right arm. "It was a good night," said Drew, who had four hits to raise his average from .182 to .225 -- the first time it's been above .200 this season. "Everybody battles." Among the majors' top teams with a 12-5 home record, the Red Sox have averaged 6.7 runs during their longest Fenway winning streak sin Tue, 07 May 2013 09:50:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/twins_look_to_halt_bostons_six_game_home_win_streak/13566242 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/twins_look_to_halt_bostons_six_game_home_win_streak/13566242 Twins look to halt Boston's six-game home win streak http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/twins_look_to_halt_bostons_six_game_home_win_streak/13566242 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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. {mp4remote}http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2013/05/03/mlbtv_26800031_1200K.mp4{/mp4remote} MOBILE/TABLET LINK For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSN New England,  ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites. And if you must check the enemy news, check out the National Post, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and Globe and Mail websites. Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well. photo credit: ap photo Fri, 03 May 2013 09:56:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_dempster_pitches_red_sox_to_3_1_win/13542641 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_dempster_pitches_red_sox_to_3_1_win/13542641 Video: Dempster Pitches Red Sox To 3-1 Win http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_dempster_pitches_red_sox_to_3_1_win/13542641 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/40932a2762ac9b96f7eb6a9212295071820e413c/mini/6862304.jpg Ryan Dempster has always had success pitching in his native Canada, but that all came at Olympic Stadium against the old Montreal Expos. He had never faced the only current Canadian team, the Toronto Blue Jays, north of the border until Thursday, when he made the start for Red Sox at Rogers Centre. NESN’s Jamie Erdahl caught up with the British Columbia native during Red Sox Gameday Live to discuss his feelings about pitching at “the place formerly known as the SkyDome.” Check out what he had to say in the video above. Thu, 02 May 2013 19:24:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/canadian_native_ryan_dempster_makes_first_start_in_toronto_against_team_he_grew_up_watching_video/13539125 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/canadian_native_ryan_dempster_makes_first_start_in_toronto_against_team_he_grew_up_watching_video/13539125 Canadian Native Ryan Dempster Makes First Start in Toronto Against Team He ‘Grew Up Watching’ (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/canadian_native_ryan_dempster_makes_first_start_in_toronto_against_team_he_grew_up_watching_video/13539125 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/40932a2762ac9b96f7eb6a9212295071820e413c/mini/6862304.jpg As you read this, the Boston Red Sox have the best record in all of major-league baseball, unless you’re reading this at least a few days after it was published. The Red Sox’s success is less of a surprise than the Blue Jays’ lack of success, but nobody expected Boston to start this well, and the organization is well on its way toward restoring the city’s confidence in the team. The Red Sox have gotten to this point by getting valuable contributions from their position players and from their pitchers. That will not be the only obvious sentence in this post. We should pause to acknowledge what the Boston pitching staff has done to date. If the season were to end today, we’d all be left wondering, “wait, what?” But eventually we’d get over it and look at the statistics, and the statistics would show that the Red Sox have the highest team pitching strikeout rate in baseball history. As a team, the Sox have struck out 26.7% of opposing batters, and second place would be the…2013 Tigers,... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:56:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/not_quite_explaining_ryan_dempster/13513463 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/not_quite_explaining_ryan_dempster/13513463 Not Quite Explaining Ryan Dempster http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/not_quite_explaining_ryan_dempster/13513463 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/40932a2762ac9b96f7eb6a9212295071820e413c/mini/6862304.jpg Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump. The commonly held belief when a pitcher jumps from the National League to the American League is that his numbers will suffer. The lineups are deeper. There’s no pitcher to feast on out of the No. 9 slot. The AL game is more offense-oriented. Randy Johnson wasn’t the same pitcher in New York as Arizona (though, to be fair, he came to the junior circuit at age 41). Roy Oswalt was basically worthless in Texas, while John Smoltz cut his ERA in half after leaving Boston in 2009 and finishing his career in St. Louis. The winless Josh Johnson is having a rough go of things in Toronto just a few years after leading the NL in ERA. But to this list we cannot add Ryan Dempster. The prevailing narrative upon his arrival this winter was that he would get chewed up and spit out by the American League. Dempster’s stuf Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:11:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_i_owe_dempster_an_apology_for_now/13497272 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/your_morning_dump_where_i_owe_dempster_an_apology_for_now/13497272 Your Morning Dump... Where I owe Dempster an apology (for now) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/your_morning_dump_where_i_owe_dempster_an_apology_for_now/13497272 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a43c71cc233b9f91641df6b551335836a290e56/mini/6862312.jpg Ryan Dempster took some tough questions from kids on this week’s Red Sox Small Talk. The new Red Sox pitcher got grilled on who has the best singing voice on the team, how old he was when he first made an appearance in a newspaper and what he dressed up as for Halloween. He even took some requests from his young fans to do some impressions and dance the “Macarena.” Watch Dempster do his best Scooby Doo and pirate impressions in the video above. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:40:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_does_pirate_scooby_doo_impressions_dances_macarena_video/13396408 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_does_pirate_scooby_doo_impressions_dances_macarena_video/13396408 Ryan Dempster Does Pirate, Scooby Doo Impressions, Dances ‘Macarena’ (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ryan_dempster_does_pirate_scooby_doo_impressions_dances_macarena_video/13396408 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a43c71cc233b9f91641df6b551335836a290e56/mini/6862312.jpg Ryan Dempster has struggled with the Rangers since coming over from the Cubs, but his latest problem adjusting to playing in the American League is a little more bizarre. The Rangers announced that Dempster will miss his scheduled start against the Blue Jays this weekend due to personal reasons, but the fine print in this one is what's fun. Dempster reportedly doesn't have his passport, according to the Dallas Morning News, and may have lost it some time in the last few years. Ergo, Dempster won't be allowed through customs at the airport and can't even travel with the team... Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:43:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_to_miss_start_in_toronto_reportedly_because_he_lost_his_passport/11484205 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/ryan_dempster_to_miss_start_in_toronto_reportedly_because_he_lost_his_passport/11484205 Report: Dempster missed start because of lost passport http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/ryan_dempster_to_miss_start_in_toronto_reportedly_because_he_lost_his_passport/11484205 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/dbc3a08239eaaa49018d0ff581927cf93020f869/mini/demp.jpg