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Ryan Dempster #46 | Pitcher | Chicago Cubs
Height: 6-2    Weight: 215    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: May 3, 1977, Gibsons, BC
Contract: Signed through 2008.
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November 18, 2008
As expected, Ryan Dempster has re-signed with the Cubs, according to the Sports Network. The deal is reportedly for four years and is worth $52 million.
November 18, 2008
The Cubs are close to re-signing Ryan Dempster, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. It would be a four-year deal in the $50 million-range.
November 18, 2008
The Jays may not pursue Ryan Dempster if they are unable to retain AJ Burnett, according to the Hot Stove Blog on MLB.com. GM J.P. Ricciardi said, "No, I don't think there's anything out there that we can get involved in at this point that makes any sense for us."
November 9, 2008
The Cubs upped their offer to Ryan Dempster to four years and $50 million, according to the Chicago Tribune.
November 4, 2008
The Braves are reportedly showing interest in pitcher Ryan Dempster, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
November 2, 2008
Free agent pitcher Ryan Dempster will not re-sign with the Cubs during their exclusive-rights negotiating period, as he will test the market instead, according to FoxSports.com.
October 31, 2008
Ryan Dempster has filed for free agency, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
October 4, 2008
Ryan Dempster will be available out of the bullpen tonight and tomorrow, if there is a game, according to the Arlington Daily Herald. "We'll have him in the bullpen available (today) and Sunday," said manager Lou Piniella. "And if he pitches, we can always start (Carlos) Zambrano on Tuesday, which would be his fifth day. We're going to pull out all the stops that we can and do what ever we can to help ourselves win baseball games."
October 1, 2008
Ryan Dempster had one of his worst games of 2008 in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday. He lasted just 4.2 innings, walked seven, allowed four hits and four earned runs. All the runs came on a James Loney grand slam after Dempster had walked the bases loaded.
September 26, 2008
Ryan Dempster only surrendered one earned run on four hits over five innings in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Brewers, with one walk and four strikeouts.
September 25, 2008
The Daily Herald reports that manager Lou Piniella made it official on Thursday by committing to Ryan Dempster as the Cubs Game 1 starter.
September 25, 2008
It is likely that Cubs hurler Ryan Dempster will get the call to start Game 1 when the team begins the National League Division Series, according to Scout.com.
September 21, 2008
Ryan Dempster improved to 17-6 on Sunday as the Cubs need just one more victory to ensure home field advantage throughout the NL playoffs. Dempster lasted only five innings but he permitted the Cardinals to score but a single run.
September 16, 2008
Ryan Dempster was terrific Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out nine over six innings to pick up his 16th win of the season.
September 9, 2008
It was a good night for Ryan Dempster until the sixth inning when he ran into somebody by the name of Albert Pujols. Dempster looked to be rolling to his 16th win of the season but Pujols ended that with a game-tying three-run homer.
September 9, 2008
Tonight against the Cubs' rival, the St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Dempster will go for his career high 16th win on the season. Since the All-Star break Dempster is 5-2 with an ERA of 2.44, according to MLB.com.
August 28, 2008
Ryan Dempster emerged with a no-decision as he struggled through six innings on Thursday night. Ryan allowed four walks and eight hits leading to four runs against the Phillies.
August 23, 2008
Ryan Dempster pitched another gem as he only allowed one earned run on eight hits over 7.1 innings in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Nationals at Wrigley Field, with one walk and four strikeouts.
August 17, 2008
Ryan Dempster enjoyed another solid outing from the hill as he allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Marlins, with two walks and 10 strikeouts.
August 15, 2008
Ryan Dempster's next start has been moved from Saturday to Sunday due to a personal matter, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
August 10, 2008
Cubs All-Star pitcher Ryan Dempster won his 13th game of the season with a 6.2 inning performance in which he gave up two earned runs and struck out six.
August 5, 2008
Ryan Dempster suffered his fifth loss in a game that was shortened due to inclement weather. Dempster and the Cubs lost 2-0 to Houston, as Dempster went five innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out seven.
July 30, 2008
Ryan Dempster held the Brewers to a mere run over seven innings to run his record to 12-4 on the season for the Cubs.
July 20, 2008
With plenty of offense to back his cause, Chicago RHP Ryan Dempster pulled a win and insured the victory with a stellar performance off the mound, going eight innings of shutout baseball to allow just six hits and one walk measured by seven strikeouts.
July 15, 2008
Ryan Dempster had a good night in his inning of work at the All-Star Game. In his single inning of work, he faced Ian Kinsler, Dioner Navarro and J.D. Drew, and struck out all three of them in the bottom of the ninth inning.
July 8, 2008
Ryan Dempster became the first Cubs pitcher in 31 years to start a season 10-0 at home according to the AP. He allowed just one run on two hits to go with five strikeouts against the Reds on Tuesday.
July 3, 2008
The Cubs and Giants fought deep into the night, but it was the Cubs emerging victorious, 6-5, though RHP Ryan Dempster got lost in the mix. Dempster pitched six innings, giving up two runs (both earned) on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts.
June 27, 2008
Ryan Dempster was rocked for eight earned runs on seven hits over a mere 2.1 innings of work in Friday's tough 10-3 loss to the White Sox, with three walks and one strikeout. Half of the runs surrendered came on a Nick Swisher grand slam.
June 22, 2008
Ryan Dempster dominated the White Sox for eight innings holding them to just one run on his way to his ninth victory of the season. Dempster is 9-0 at home, the first pitcher to accomplish that since 1976.
June 17, 2008
Chicago RHP Ryan Dempster put a strong outing on the mound this evening but the relief effort and the lack of offense led to a lost opportunity. Dempster lasted five innings, allowing just one run on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts.
June 11, 2008
Ryan Dempster dominated the Braves with 11 strikeouts and nary a walk, as he hurled a complete allowing two runs in his eighth win of the season.
June 5, 2008
Ryan Dempster allowed three runs over 5.1 innings to pick up a no-decision against the Dodgers. Dempster walked only two batters on the night, but he had only one strikeout.
May 31, 2008
Chicago RHP Ryan Dempster didn't go too deep and didn't have great control, but he managed to endure and earn the win as his Cubs put the Rockies to rest, 5-4. Dempster completed five innings of work to allowed three runs (all earned) on three hits with four walks, seven strikeouts, and two home runs allowed.
May 26, 2008
Ryan Dempster allowed one run on seven hits, walked three and struck out three earning his sixth win of the season. The former closer received home run support from Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Monday.
May 15, 2008
Ryan Dempster claimed his fifth win of the season on Thursday as the Cubs blanked the Padres 4-0 at Wrigley Field. Dempster dominated from the hill, as he hurled 8.1 scoreless innings, with six hits and one walk allowed, with an eye opening 12 strikeouts.
May 10, 2008
The Cubbies used offense to gather the win today, but RHP Ryan Dempster enjoyed a strong performance on the mound. Dempster pitched six full innings, allowing just two runs on three hits, walking three and striking out seven.
May 5, 2008
Ryan Dempster will look to remain unbeaten when he takes the hill against the Reds tonight in Cincinnati, according to MLB.com. Dempster is 4-0 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 37 innings, with 22 strikeouts.
April 30, 2008
Ryan Dempster was given to a huge lead and while he didn't impress anyone on the night he did improve to 4-0 by allowing three runs in six innings.
April 25, 2008
Ryan Dempster will look to remain unbeaten when he takes the hill against the Nationals tonight, according to MLB.com. Dempster is 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 24 innings, with 16 strikeouts. He is 6-0 lifetime against the Washington/Montreal franchise with a 3.40 ERA in 18 appearances, including 10 starts.
April 20, 2008
Ryan Dempster won his third game of the season on Sunday as the Cubs swept a three game series from the Pirates. The former closer allowed three runs on five hits, walked two and struck out three in five innings of work.
April 10, 2008
Ryan Dempster pitched seven strong innings in his second start of the season. The former closer allowed one hit and only one Pirates baserunner to reach second before exiting in the eight inning. Dempster walked two and struck out five, retiring 20 of the final 21 batters he faced. Demps was the pitcher of record when Kerry Wood took the ball in the bottom of the ninth, but Wood blew his second save giving the Cubs starter a no-decision.
April 3, 2008
Ryan Dempster's return to the rotation is off to a great start. The right-hander allowed just two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings Thursday in a 6-3 win over Milwaukee. Dempster could wind up being a decent guy to fill out your rotation in mixed leagues, but don't go overboard in bidding for him after this one start.
March 24, 2008
The Chicago Cubs skipper Lou Piniella announced Monday that Ryan Dempster will serve as a starter in the five-man rotation, notes the Chicago Tribune. Piniella didn't announce in which order the player would serve, but it is assumed that Dempster will be No. 3 in the rotation, breaking up left-hander Rich Hill and Ted Lilly. Dempster's history as a starter if volatile. While he has upside with his strikeout potential, he can blowup a managers ERA and WHIP in a single performance.
March 20, 2008
The Chicago Cubs' starting lineup is beginning to take shape. The starting rotation is all but set. Ryan Dempster, who's made the spring move from closer to starter, allowed but a single hit and no runs while striking out seven of the 18 batters he faced on Wednesday. The right-handed veteran all but secured a slot in the Cubs starting rotation with his performance. Skipper Lou Piniella told the Arlington Daily Herald, "It's as good as I've seen him pitch." A day after Jason Marquis gave up a run on five hits in his own bid for a rotation spot, Dempster trumped his teammate with the staff's spring standout performance. Piniella could announce his starting rotation today, and probably no later than Friday. ''After this turn through the rotation, what else do we need?'' said Piniella, who almost certainly will name converted closer Ryan Dempster to fill one opening, likely the No. 3 slot. The former closer had more value in a ninth inning role and shouldn't be considered for anything outside of NL-only formats.
March 19, 2008
Ryan Dempster dazzled against Oakland on Wednesday as he went scoreless over 5.1 innings, with only one hit allowed and seven strikeouts. He lowered his spring ERA to 4.50 and this was a great day for him as he battles Jason Marquis for the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation.
March 10, 2008
Ryan Dempster is in a heated battle with Jason Marquis to be the Cubs fifth starter in the rotation, according to the Daily Herald. Dempster has been previously promised a starting role when leaving the bullpen. He has looked good so far and is reportedly feeling good. Coach Piniella added, "He came to camp in really good shape. He's maintained that. He's worked hard, and he's enthused and excited about the prospect of starting. And we told him we were committed to giving him that opportunity, and that's exactly what's happening." He also called Dempster's pitching impressive.
February 28, 2008
All indications have Cubs' right-hander Ryan Dempster, who starts Thursday's opener, already locked into the starting rotation. According to the Chicago Tribune, Dempster hasn't been a starting pitcher since 2003 in Cincinnati, before undergoing elbow reconstruction surgery that August. The paper notes that Dempster is fighting for the No. 3 spot in the rotation, and will pitch two innings today and work his way to to six by the end of the exhibition season. The rotation would look like (RHP Carlos Zambrano, LHP Ted Lilly, RHP Ryan Dempster, RHP Jon Lieber and LHP Rich Hill), if Dempster were to be a member of the starting five. This would mean that veteran Jason Marquis and youngster Sean Marshall would be working from the bullpen. Marshall could start the season on the farm.
February 26, 2008
Ryan Dempster is trying to make the move from the bullpen back to the rotation, and the Chicago Tribune considers Dempster the early front-runner to grab the No. 3 spot behind Carlos Zambrano and Ted Lilly. That puts Rich Hill in the No. 4 spot and Jon Lieber and Jason Marquis left to duke it out for the fifth spot. Sean Marshall would be a darkhorse to land a spot, while Sean Gallagher and Jeff Samardzija are not being considered. Dempster has reportedly looked great early on in camp (doesn't everyone look great at this point?), but keep in mind that he's made just six starts over the last four years.
February 19, 2008
Ryan Dempster, who is trying to make a move from closer to starter this year, has looked good so far this spring. "He's in great shape, the ball's really coming out of his hand well and he's excited about starting," manager Lou Piniella said in the Chicago Sun-Times. "He's on a mission." Dempster could end up back in the bullpen if he doesn't win a spot in the rotation, though it's not clear if the Cubs would consider re-inserting him into the closer role.
February 13, 2008
Ryan Dempster has full faith in his teammates and feels like they have a great shot to win the World Series this year, just ask him. "I think we are going to win the World Series. I really do," said Dempster in a report on MLB.com. Dempster will try and do his part from the starting rotation leaving the Cubs to decide between Carlos Marmol, Bobby Howry and Kerry Wood for the closers role.