Ryan Dempster was charged with five runs in three-plus innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the A's.

Dempster was more good than bad in his 12 starts with the Rangers, but the bad outings were enough to leave him with a 5.09 ERA in 69 innings. He could use a strong postseason to redeem himself as he heads into free agency, but there's no guarantee he'll pitch again.

Ryan Dempster struggled in Friday's loss to the Angels, allowing four runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Dempster racked up seven strikeouts while walking four in the game. Mike Trout and Chris Iannetta each blasted solo homers to contribute to the damage. Through 11 starts with the Rangers, he has now posted a 7-3 record and 4.63 ERA.

Ryan Dempster limited the Mariners to two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in Sunday's 3-2 victory.

Dempster fanned eight and yielded just one walk, cruising easily to a win against the Mariners' light-hitting lineup. He's been pretty inconsistent since joining the Rangers at the trade deadline but is certainly capable of getting on a roll heading into the postseason. The veteran right-hander will take on the Angels next time out.

Ryan Dempster was hammered in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits in just 3 1/3 innings of work.

Dempster walked three and failed to record a strikeout in a start for the first time since April 28, 2011. Most of the damage came during an eight-run uprising in the fourth inning. Dempster allowed three hits, walked two, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch in the frame. He had won each of his previous five starts heading into this disaster, and will look to get back to his winning ways when he faces the Mariners in Seattle on Sunday.

Ryan Dempster eased by the Indians in Wednesday's 5-2 win, allowing just two runs on seven hits through seven innings of work.

Dempster fanned eight and walked only one in his fifth consecutive quality start. So much for the former Cub not being able to pitch in the junior circuit. Now the owner of a 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 135/43 K/BB ratio through 51 1/3 American League frames, Dempster will get the Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday.

Ryan Dempster held the Royals to two runs on four hits and two walks in six innings Wednesday, improving to 10-6 in Texas' 7-5 victory.

Dempster struck out eight, his most in seven starts since joining the Rangers. After getting off to a horrific American League start, Dempster has now been quality in four straight outings. His junior circuit ERA is 4.36 through 43 1/3 innings. He'll get the Indians at home next Tuesday.

Ryan Dempster pitched another terrific ballgame in Friday's win over the Indians, allowing just two hits and three walks over six shutout innings.

Dempster punched out seven in the game. After struggling mighty to start his tenure with the Rangers, Dempster has now won three straight starts, posting a 1.35 ERA and 20/7 K/BB ratio over 21 innings. He'll look to continue that string of stellar performances when he takes on the Royals in Kansas City on Wednesday.

Ryan Dempster pitched well in Saturday's victory over the Twins, allowing just two runs in six innings.

Dempster racked up seven strikeouts and issues only two walks. Justin Morneau got the Twins on the board with a solo shot in the fourth inning, and Pedro Florimon added an RBI single in the fifth. But that was all the damage Minnesota could muster. Dempster has now had three quality starts and two eight-run disasters through his first five starts with the Rangers. He'll look to build on this strong performance when he takes on the Indians in Cleveland on Friday.

Ryan Dempster picked up his second win as a Ranger Monday, tossing eight innings of one-run ball while allowing just four hits and two walks in a 5-1 victory over the Orioles.

Dempster struck out six in what was his best start in a Rangers uniform. The veteran right-hander has been blasted for eight runs on two separate occasions since arriving in Texas but has given up just one earned run over 14 2/3 frames in his other two starts. He has a nice matchup against the Twins this weekend.

Rangers activated RHP Ryan Dempster from the restricted list.

Dempster was away from the team over the weekend for personal reasons, but he'll return to start Monday against the Orioles. The veteran right-hander has allowed 16 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings over his first three starts with the Rangers.

Ryan Dempster will start Monday against Baltimore.

Dempster's absence from the team remains unclear. The Rangers disputed a Saturday report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he was placed on the restricted list due to a custody-related issue, and are saying only that he was scratched for "personal reasons." Leonys Martin was recalled in a corresponding move Friday and will be optioned when Dempster returns.

Rangers placed RHP Ryan Dempster on the restricted list.

Dempster will not make his scheduled start Saturday due to personal reasons, with Roy Oswalt getting the ball instead. It's not clear at this point how long he's expected to be away from the team. The veteran right-hander has struggled since landing in Texas, allowing 16 runs over his first three starts.

Ryan Dempster was tagged for eight runs over six-plus innings in Monday's loss to the Yankees.

Dempster gave up nine hits (including two homers) and two walks while hitting a batter. He has now allowed 16 runs over his first three starts with the Rangers. It took him until his ninth start with the Cubs this season to do that. We still think the veteran right-hander will have value in mixed leagues the rest of the way, but he's not a must-start option every time out right now.

Ryan Dempster limited the Red Sox to three (unearned) runs over 6 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 6-3 victory.

Dempster was shelled for eight earned runs on nine hits last week in his Rangers debut against the Angels, but he looked much more comfortable in his second outing. The veteran right-hander fanned six Boston hitters and walked just one. He'll face the Yankees next time out.

Ryan Dempster's debut didn't go quite according to plan, as he was hammered to the tune of eight runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Dempster struck out six and walked three in the game. His brutal evening began when Albert Pujols hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning, quickly followed by a monstrous home run off the bat of Mark Trumbo. Pujols then added an RBI double in the third inning, and Kendrys Morales a solo shot as part of a four-run fourth inning. After witnessing first-hand how difficult it can be to pitch at the Ballpark in Arlington, perhaps Dempster is wishing that the Cubs and Dodgers could have worked out a deal instead. He'll hope for better results when he squares off against the Red Sox in Boston on Tuesday.

Ryan Dempster will make his Rangers' debut Thursday against the Angels.

They might as well throw him right into the fire. Dempster has a terrific 2.25 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season that he won't be able to maintain in Texas, but he should provide the AL West leaders will plenty of good innings.

Ryan Dempster told Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago that he is willing to accept deals to the Dodgers, Yankees and Rangers.

This confirms a report by David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com. Jack Curry of YES Network reports that the Yankees haven't been told that Dempster would waive his no-trade clause to come to New York, but that could just a formality. It seems Theo Epstein and company finally have the leverage they need in trade talks with the Dodgers.

The Yankees and Cubs have discussed a trade involving Ryan Dempster, and the veteran starter has told Chicago he would accept a trade to New York.

Dempster is also on record as saying he'll accept a deal to the Dodgers. While that swap seemed like a foregone conclusion as recently as yesterday, Los Angeles appears to be dragging its heels on what prospects it will surrender in a swap. At this point, its possible that Theo Epstein and company are trying to use the Yankees and other clubs as leverage against the Dodgers. Resolution is coming.

According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Yankees are telling teams that they are not in on Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster.

This refutes a report by David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com, who was told that the Yankees and Rangers have joined the Dodgers in pursuit of Dempster. It's possible the Cubs are leaking teams in order to get the Dodgers to meet their asking price.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports was told that nothing was close late Monday between the Dodgers and Cubs.

The Dodgers are Ryan Dempster's preferred destination and after the Cubs dealt Paul Maholm to the Braves on Monday, it's very likely he'll get his wish. The Cubs are trying to include Alfonso Soriano in the deal, but the Dodgers also reportedly have their eyes on Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence of the Phillies.