News: Ryan Dempster will pitch either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on which day Carlos Zambrano pitches after he was scratched from Sunday's start.

Analysis: Either way, Dempster would be in line for just one start in Fantasy. Dempster continues to impress in his return to the rotation after spending most of four seasons in the bullpen. He remains a must-start despite his iffy outing on Thursday

The Elias Sports Bureau and The Chicago Tribune both report Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster is only the third pitcher since 1969 to record 25 or more saves in one season and win 15 or more the next year. The other two were full-time relievers in both seasons. Detroit Tigers P John Hiller had 38 saves in 1973 and went 17-14 in 1974, while Mike Marshall had 31 saves for the Montreal Expos in 1973 and went 15-12 for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1974.

News: Cubs SP Ryan Dempster allowed four runs on eight hits in six innings Thursday against the Phillies, walking four and striking out seven. He didn't factor in the decision. He hadn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his last seven starts.

Analysis: Dempster had a 5-1 record and a 1.76 ERA over that seven-start stretch and continues to impress in his return to the rotation after spending most of four seasons in the bullpen. He remains a must-start despite his iffy outing Thursday. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Astros

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.This outing raised the ERA of the Cubs ace to 2.95 as this was the first time he allowed four runners to score in a start in eight appearances.

Dempster looked to be sailing towards another quality start, but was undone by a three-run six inning in an otherwise solid 114-pitch effort. Still, the emergent right-hander finishes August with another impressive stat line, as he went 3-1 with a 3.19 ERA while fanning 34 batters over 31 innings of work. He next takes the hill Sept. 2 against the Astros at Wrigley Field.

Kevin Horan, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster will be going for his 16th win of the season Thursday, Aug. 28. Dempster has 18 quality starts this year and leads the majors with 16 sacrifice bunts.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (15-5, 2.85 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 28, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (15-5, 2.85 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 27, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster allowed one run on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 23, to pick up his 15 win of the season, which ties his career high. He struck out four batters and walked one batter in the game.

News: Ryan Dempster matched a career high with his 15th win, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Dempster (15-5) allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings, striking out four batters and walking one.

Analysis: Dempster improved to 12-2 in 16 home starts. On a muggy day, he retired 13 of 14 batters between the second and sixth. He hasn't lost a game since Aug. 4 and has been recording strikeouts at a very solid clip although he didn't get many on Saturday. Start him in all leagues for his next outing against Philadelphia

That's three straight starts with a win for Dempster, who owns a stellar 2.25 ERA with a nifty 20/5 K/BB ratio in that 20-inning span. The funky-throwing All-Star starter will look to keep dealing when he heads to Wrigley Field for a date with the Phillies next.

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.Dempster improves to 15-5 and trimmed his ERA to 2.85. He has won three straight decisions, and has allowed two or less earned runs in seven straight starts.

Ryan Dempster improved to 15-5 on Saturday by limiting the Nationals to one earned run over seven-plus innings. Dempster issued just one walk and struck out four. He didn't allow a run until the seventh inning and lowered his ERA to 2.85. In picking up his 15th win, he has already matched his career high. He'll go for No. 16 against the Phillies next time out.

Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (14-5, 2.92 ERA) will start Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Washington Nationals, according to The Associated Press. He leads the majors with 11 home wins, and the team is 12-3 when he starts at Wrigley Field.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster won his 14th game Sunday, Aug. 17. He allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks in six innings, while fanning 10. It was his fourth win in his last six starts. During that span he has not given up any more than two earned runs in any start.

Just another day at the office for Dempster, who's surrendered more than two earned runs just once in his last nine outings. The 31-year-old righty has struck out 23 batters over 17 2/3 innings in his first three turns this month, rendering him a must-start when he next toes the rubber on Aug. 23 against an iffy Nationals lineup at Wrigley Field.

News: Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (14-5) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Saturday as Chicago defeated the Marlins 9-2. Dempster struck out 10 and walked only two.

Analysis: Dempster has won four of his last six starts and has now allowed two or fewer runs in six straight outings. In Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24), Dempster will get one start vs. Washington on Saturday. He remains a must-start in all formats with his stellar record and the fact he plays for one of the best teams in baseball

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.Dempster claimed his 14th win of the season, and reached double digits in strikeouts for the third time. Dempster had his start pushed back one day due to an undisclosed personal matter, but his performance was certainly not compromised as a result.

Ryan Dempster improved to 14-5 Sunday by limiting the Marlins to two runs and striking out ten. Dempster allowed just five hits and tossed 60 of his 96 pitches for strikes. It's the sixth straight game in which he has allowed two runs or less and he takes a 2.92 ERA into next week's matchup against the Nationals.

Ryan Dempster's next start has been moved from Saturday to Sunday due to a personal matter, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.Sean Marshall will take Dempster's spot Saturday. The team did not disclose any details regarding his "personal matter."

Ryan Dempster's next scheduled start has been moved from Saturday to Sunday because of a "personal matter." Sean Marshall will take his place Saturday, making his first start since July 6 at Triple-A. Both pitchers will be facing the Marlins.Source: Chicago Sun-Times Related: Sean Marshall

Updating previous items, The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Chicago Cubs SP Sean Marshall will move up a day in the rotation and will now start Saturday, Aug. 16. The move is being made to accommodate SP Ryan Dempster (personal).

The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (personal) has had his start originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, pushed back a day to Sunday, Aug. 17.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster allowed two runs on six hits and struck out six while notching his 13th win Sunday, Aug. 10. He took a shutout into the seventh inning in the start.

Ryan Dempster held the Cardinals to two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings Sunday night in a 6-2 Cubs win. Dempster had the Cards swinging and missing all night. His breaking stuff was spot on as he amassed six strikeouts. He didn't allow a run until the sixth inning and was finally chased after Joe Mather doubled in Cesar Izturis. The other run was let in by reliever Jeff Samardzija. Dempster is 13-5 with a 2.92 ERA. He'll get the Marlins next.

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.Dempster has now given up two earned runs or less in seven of his last eight starts, and has been a valuable resource for fantasy owners.

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster fell to 12-5 Monday, Aug. 4, after allowing two runs and striking out seven in five innings.

Ryan Dempster allowed two runs in five innings as the Cubs lost to the Astros in a rain-shortened game on Monday. Dempster struck out seven in the solid outing, and while he issued just one walk, unfortunately it came with the bases loaded. He was taken from the game after an almost three-hour rain delay, and the Cubs couldn't get him off the hook after the break.

Dempster only tossed 75 pitches but was shelved for the day due to a rain delay after the fifth inning. The 31-year-old All-Star right-hander has been lights-out over his last four starts, permitting four earned runs over 26 innings, good for a shiny 1.38 ERA. He'll look to keep dealing when he takes his nifty 2.93 ERA to Wrigley Field for a divisional date with the Cardinals next.

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.Dempster threw well but came up on the short end tonight. He continues to be a fantasy asset, even with this loss.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (12-4, 2.90 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 4, against the Houston Astros.