Brian Schneider has retired from baseball. "It hasn't been an easy decision, but there are a lot of factors," Schneider said. "You don't want to retire, but you think of your family and I think more than anything it's physically how you feel." The 36-year-old will finish his 13-year career with a .247/.320/.369 batting line, 67 homers and 387 RBI.

Phillies transferred C Brian Schneider to the 60-day disabled list. This is strictly a procedural move. Schneider (hamstring) is out for the year, and could struggle to attract anything more than a minor league contract this offseason.

Brian Schneider (hamstring, ankle) is not expected to return this season. Schneider was cleared for a rehab assignment at High-A Clearwater, but remains unlikely to be added to the Phillies' roster. Erik Kratz will continue to get an extended look down the stretch.

Phillies activated C Brian Schneider from the 15-day disabled list. The veteran backstop has been sidelined for a month with a sprained right ankle. Schneider will return to his gig as Carlos Ruiz's backup catcher and holds no fantasy value.

Brian Schneider (ankle) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A Clearwater. He'll likely need a handful of rehab games before returning from the disabled list. The veteran backstop has been sidelined for a month with a sprained right ankle.

Brian Schneider (ankle) expects to return shortly after the All-Star break. Schneider has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a sprained right ankle. He'll catch his first bullpen session early next week and return to a reserve role when healthy.

Brian Schneider (ankle) is out 3-5 weeks. Schneider's sprained right ankle is apparently of the severe variety. He was placed on the disabled list Monday. Erik Kratz will serve as backup to Carlos Ruiz.

Brian Schneider left the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rays with a right ankle sprain after a collision at home plate. Sean Rodriguez slammed into Schneider in the sixth. Schneider was slow to rise, tried to stay in the game, but ultimately took himself out one pitch later. Carlos Ruiz finished the game behind the dish.

Brian Schneider went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Mets. Owning a .280/.308/.440 batting line, Schneider is officially playing over his head. The veteran back-up catcher will continue to earn regular playing time until Carlos Ruiz returns from his hamstring injury.

Brian Schneider is expected to serve as the official personal catcher for Vance Worley this season. It will get Schneider additional at-bats, but not much else. Schneider batted .176/.246/.256 with two homers and a .502 OPS over 139 plate appearances last season.