Ryan Dempster was chased after allowing seven runs -- four earned -- over just 3 2/3 frames against the Mariners Thursday, but the Red Sox won in extra innings 8-7. Dempster came into the day having allowed no more than three runs in each of his last eight starts, but he was off from the get-go in this one. The righty struck out four but served up nine hits, walked one and hit a batter. He finishes the first half with an underwhelming 4.24 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.

Ryan Dempster lasted just 5 1/3 innings but allowed only two runs in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. He gave up seven hits, walked three and struck out a pair. Dempster looked to be well on his way to a seventh straight quality start, but he was pulled with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth. The move looked like a wise one after Craig Breslow got a popup and a strikeout to escape further damage. He missed out on his sixth win when the Jays tied things up in the ninth. Dempster will take a 4.11 ERA and 1.38 WHIP into Anaheim next weekend.

Ryan Dempster allowed two runs in six innings to earn the win against the Rockies on Tuesday. It was more along the lines of what we expect to see from Dempster, as he allowed six hits and two walks while striking out four. The win was his first in three starts, and he moved to 5-8 with a 4.15 ERA on the year. A start against the Blue Jays on Sunday is next on the docket.

Ryan Dempster allowed three runs over six innings to take the loss against the Rays on Wednesday. The outing was similar to Dempster's other starts recently, as he's turned in quality starts in his last five outings. Despite the "quality" label, Wednesday's was mostly forgettable, as he allowed eight hits and two walks in his six innings of work. He'll take on the Rockies in his next time out on Tuesday.

Ryan Dempster allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Orioles. Things could have been much worse, as Dempster allowed five hits and walked five batters. Still, he managed to minimize the damage and keep the Red Sox in the ballgame. The veteran right-hander has bounced back after a recent rough stretch and should be a decent enough fourth or fifth starter in mixed leagues moving forward. He lines up to face the Tigers next week in Detroit.

Ryan Dempster allowed three runs over seven innings to pick up the win over the Rangers on Tuesday. Dempster wasn't perfect but he didn't have to be, as the Red sox put up 17 runs in support of the right-hander. All three of the runs Dempster allowed came via the home run, but he was otherwise solid. The win was his first in a month, and after a rough May the turning of the calendar may benefit the 36-year-old. He'll start again Sunday against the Angels.

Ryan Dempster allowed two earned runs in seven innings Tuesday in Boston's loss to the Phillies. It was actually one of Dempster's better outings since the end of April but the Red Sox offense could muster only one run. Dempster yielded six hits and three walks while striking out four. The veteran right-hander will carry a 4.45 ERA and 1.39 WHIP into his next scheduled outing against the rival Yankees.

Ryan Dempster was pulled after giving up four runs in three innings Thursday against the Indians. Dempster has been toughed up in three straight outings (15 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings) after opening the season with a 2.93 ERA in seven starts. He's not going to be worth using in mixed leagues until he turns it around.

Ryan Dempster allowed five earned runs over 4 2/3 innings but the Red Sox beat the Twins on Saturday. Dempster was let off the hook by the Boston offense, which rattled off 12 runs in a rout of Minnesota. Dempster yielded eight hits and six walks, throwing only 68 of his 127 pitches for strikes. He now has a pedestrian 4.27 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 52 2/3 innings, though we wouldn't give up on him quite yet because the strikeout rate is tremendous. Dempster will face the Indians next.

Ryan Dempster was shelled for six earned runs in five innings Sunday as the Red Sox fell to the Blue Jays. Dempster was in trouble all afternoon, allowing two runs in the second inning, one run in the third, two in the fourth and one in the fifth. It was his worst start of the season, statistically, and ballooned his ERA from 2.93 to 3.75. The veteran righty will try to bounce back next week against the Twins.