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Failure to finish

Boston Herald — MINNEAPOLIS — It is not easy to squeeze 127 pitches into 42⁄3 innings like Ryan Dempster did last night.It requires both an incredible array of deep counts, walks, hits and an overall near-complete absence of command. A manager willing to give a veteran pitcher every opportunity to get the final out needed for a decision did not hurt, either.John Farrell had already come out in the fifth after pitch No. 122 to check on Dempster, who had just lost a seven-pitch battle to Pedro Florimon, who singled.

Boston Red Sox 17 hours ago

John Farrell explains decision to leave in Ryan Dempster

Full Count | WEEI — MINNEAPOLIS — It had never happened to John Farrell before. The Red Sox manager hadn’t ever gone to the mound and allowed a pitcher to talk him into staying in a game. But that’s exactly what happened Saturday night. With Ryan Dempster sitting at 122 pitches (four more than any Red Sox pitcher had thrown in [...]

Boston Red Sox 20 hours ago

Ryan Dempster throws 127 pitches in 4 2/3 innings

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster threw 127 pitches Saturday against the Twins but couldn't finish the fifth inning, surrendering five earned runs on eight hits and six walks in 4 2/3 while striking out two. Dempster's pitch count was his highest since September 2011 when he walked six batters in a start against the Reds. He's scheduled to face the Indians Thursday.

May 18, 2013

Ryan Dempster struggles; back-end of Red Sox rotation has 6.28 ERA in May

The Republican — MINNEAPOLIS — Four wins in a row does not alter the harsh reality for Red Sox starting pitchers in May. Specifically, starting pitchers not named Clay Buchholz or Jon Lester.

Boston Red Sox May 18, 2013

Papi makes ’em pay

Boston Herald — MINNEAPOLIS — Regrets? There were a few last night.Start with Red Sox manager John Farrell, who regretted sticking with wild Ryan Dempster for as long as he did. Dempster threw 127 pitches, more than in all but one of his 228 starts since 2001, and still was unable to complete the fifth inning in a game that became far closer than it ever should have been.And then, there were the Minnesota Twins, tormented once again by the one who got away.

Boston Red Sox May 18, 2013

Dempster anticipates being fine for next start

Red Sox Blog | Providence Journal — By Tim BrittonMINNEAPOLIS -- Ryan Dempster's postgame diagnosis was straightforward. "I wasn't very good tonight," he said. No, Dempster wasn't at his best in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Twins, requiring 127 pitches to record just 14 outs. Dempster threw at least 24 pitches in each of his last four innings. Nevertheless, neither he nor manager John Farrell expects the elevated pitch count to affect the right-hander's next start. "I'm a pretty good judge of my body. I'm going to do what I need to get ready," Dempster said. "You've just got to go out there and recover. Recovery days are hug...

Boston Red Sox May 18, 2013

Saturday’s Red Sox-Twins matchups: Ryan Dempster vs. Scott Diamond

Full Count | WEEI — The Red Sox look to extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday night, with Ryan Dempster taking the hill against Twins lefty Scott Diamond. Dempster was roughed up by the Blue Jays in his last outing on Sunday, allowing a season-high six runs on seven hits in five innings, coming out on the [...]

Boston Red Sox May 18, 2013

Starting Pitcher Scouting Reports: Ryan Dempster & Scott Diamond

Twinkie TownRyan Dempster (2-4, 3.75) Dempster is in his 16th major league season and he hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. In fact, his strikeout rate is currently the best it's ever been in his career (11.44 K/9). While he's been doing a great job of missing bats and limiting hits (.203 batting average allowed), he's struggled with the long ball as he's already allowed 9 home runs in 48 innings this year, though a good chunk of those came in his last start against Toronto when he gave up 3 homers and 6 runs in 5 innings. Dempster actually faced the Twins back on May 7th, and he took the los...

Minnesota Twins May 18, 2013

Twins vs Red Sox: News and Notes

Twinkie Town — Probables (all games FSN) Friday, 7:10pm: Vance Worley vs. Clay Buchholz Saturday, 6:10pm: Scott Diamond vs. Ryan Dempster Sunday, 1:10pm: Pedro Hernandez vs. John Lackey Red Sox Notes When the Red Sox beat the Twins in the opening game of a four-game series last week, the Sox led the AL East by two games. They then lost the final three games of the series to Minnesota, then followed that up by losing two of three to Toronto, and though they won their series against Tampa Bay, they're now a game back of the somehow red-hot Yankees. Andrew Bailey was the Sox closer for about ei...

Minnesota Twins May 17, 2013

Pitching matchups for the Twins series

Boston Globe — Friday: RHP Clay Buchholz (6-0, 1.69) vs. RHP Vance Worley (1-4, 7.15), 8:10 p.m., NESN. Saturday: RHP Ryan Dempster (2-4, 3.75) vs. LHP Scott Diamond (3-3, 4.08), 7:10 p.m., NESN. Sunday: RHP John Lackey (1-4, 4.05) vs. LHP Pedro Hernandez...    

Boston Red Sox May 16, 2013

Pitching matchups for the Twins series

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Friday: RHP Clay Buchholz (6-0, 1.69) vs. RHP Vance Worley (1-4, 7.15), 8:10 p.m., NESN. Saturday: RHP Ryan Dempster (2-4, 3.75) vs. LHP Scott Diamond (3-3, 4.08), 7:10 p.m., NESN. Sunday: RHP John Lackey (1-4, 4.05) vs. LHP Pedro Hernandez...

Boston Red Sox May 16, 2013

Ryan Dempster pays for shaky slider

Boston Herald — An errant slider can go a long way.Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster watched it happen three times in yesterday’s 12-4 pasting by the Toronto Blue Jays before 35,532 at Fenway Park.The Blue Jays roughed up Dempster for six runs on seven hits that included three home runs over five innings. The three round-trippers were the most given up by a Red Sox pitcher this season.

Boston Red Sox May 12, 2013

Jose Bautista hits pair of homers in Blue Jays’ rout of Red Sox

Boston GlobeRyan Dempster served up the first of the two prodigious home runs Jose Bautista clouted in Toronto’s 12-4 beatdown of the Red Sox Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Blue Jays right fielder couldn’t have asked Dempster for a better placement of his first-pitch fastball in the third inning.    

Boston Red Sox May 12, 2013

Edwin Encarnacion hits 11th home run

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion hit his 11th home run Sunday against the Red Sox -- a solo shot off Ryan Dempster in the fifth inning. He finished 3 for 5 with a run, a strikeout and two RBI. Encarnacion is batting .217 (10 for 46) with two home runs and seven RBI through 12 May games.

May 12, 2013

Jose Bautista nets 18th career multi-HR game

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista had his 18th career multi-homer game in Sunday's 12-4 win over the Red Sox. Bautista's first home run was a solo shot off Ryan Dempster leading off the third inning and he added a two-run shot off Clayton Mortensen in the sixth. Bautista, who has nine homers, scored three times and walked once. Bautista is batting .295 (18 for 61) with five home runs, five doubles and 12 RBI in his last 18 games.

May 12, 2013

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Ryan Dempster Photos

  • Ryan Dempster struggles; back-end of Red Sox rotation has 6.28 ERA in May
    MINNEAPOLIS — Four wins in a row does not alter the harsh reality for Red Sox starting pitchers in May. Specifically, starting pitchers not named Clay Buchholz or Jon Lester.
  • Starting Pitcher Scouting Reports: Ryan Dempster & Scott Diamond
    Ryan Dempster (2-4, 3.75) Dempster is in his 16th major league season and he hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. In fact, his strikeout rate is currently the best it's ever been in his career (11.44 K/9). While he's been doing a great job of missing bats and limiting hits (.203 batting average allowed), he's struggled with the long ball as he's already allowed 9 home runs in 48 innings this year, though a good chunk of those came in his last start against Toronto when he gave up 3 homers and 6 runs in 5 innings. Dempster actually faced the Twins back on May 7th, and he took the los...
  • Twins vs Red Sox: News and Notes
    Probables (all games FSN) Friday, 7:10pm: Vance Worley vs. Clay Buchholz Saturday, 6:10pm: Scott Diamond vs. Ryan Dempster Sunday, 1:10pm: Pedro Hernandez vs. John Lackey Red Sox Notes When the Red Sox beat the Twins in the opening game of a four-game series last week, the Sox led the AL East by two games. They then lost the final three games of the series to Minnesota, then followed that up by losing two of three to Toronto, and though they won their series against Tampa Bay, they're now a game back of the somehow red-hot Yankees. Andrew Bailey was the Sox closer for about ei...
  • Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 12, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 12, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
  • Ryan Dempster wiggles out of tight spots
    By Julian Benbow, Globe staff If it was a number -- good or bad -- Ryan Demspter wanted no part of it. “Keep that one to yourself,” he said. “Tell me at the end of the year.” It happened to...
  • Pitcher Preview: Ryan Dempster vs Scott Diamond
    Red Sox Ryan Dempster #46 / Pitcher / Boston Red Sox Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Bats: R Throws: R Born: May 03, 1977 W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP 2013 - Ryan Dempster 2-2 6 6 0 0 0 0 36.0 24 14 12 5 17 47 3.00 1.14 Ryan Dempster is looking to continue his strong start to the season tonight as he takes the mound versus the Twins. In his last start against the Blue Jays, Dempster gave up one earned run on four hits over 6 innings. Interesting factoid: Of the seven times Joe Mauer has faced Demspter, he has ne...
  • Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)