Dempster has been flat-out filthy off the mound lately, permitting two earned runs over his last 21 frames, good for a microscopic 0.86 ERA in that span. He'll look to keep dealing when he takes his 2.90 ERA and 126/58 K/BB ratio to Wrigley Field for a date with the Astros next.

Ryan Dempster struck out nine and held the Brewers to one earned run in an important 7-2 victory on Wednesday night. Dempster moved to 12-4 after tonight's performance. He was great, allowing just five hits and one walk. He'll take a 2.90 ERA and four straight superb starts into next week's matchup against the Astros.

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.Dempster was in control throughout on this night as he struck out nine batters while walking only one. Dempster continues to work as a massive bonus to those who drafted him late at the start of the year and has now allowed just two runs over his last three starts (21 IP) as he continues to push for top-10 starting pitching honors.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (11-4, 2.99 ERA) will start Wednesday, July 30, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Dempster is going to have to show better command in his next outing vs. the Brewers on the road or he'll be in for an ugly outing. Regardless, he remains a must start with his 11-4 record, 2.99 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 138 2/3 innings.

Ryan Dempster tossed six innings of one-run baseball Friday against the Marlins, but the Cubs couldn't grab the victory. Dempster fanned six batters, but also allowed six walks. He gave up just two hits, though both were doubles, and left behind a 2-1 lead when he was pulled after tossing 110 pitches. Control was obviously an issue, as only 68 of his pitches went for strikes, but Dempster's ERA is back under 3.00 for the first time since June 27 (it's now 2.99). Hopefully he can figure out the control issue before a big-time matchup against the Brewers next week.

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.Dempster now sits at 11-4 with an impressive 3.05 ERA, posting just two losses over his last 11 starts.

Cubs' Dempster tosses eight shutout in win

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.Dempster's ERA is down to 3.13. He is 0-3 on the road with a 4.03 ERA.

Dempster baffles Reds as Cubs roll

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.The offense didn't get in the boat quick enough to give Dempster the win. He went 5-3 over the last two months, touting 22 walks versus 64 strikeouts along the way.