News: Phillies catcher Brian Schneider made his fifth start of the season Tuesday against Arizona and produced his second mult-hit game. He's batting .267 with one RBI this season.
Analysis: The Phillies have no really plan for starting Schneider. He's in the lineup when manager Charlie Manuel feels starter Carlos Ruiz needs a break. Schneider continues to have marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Free agent C Brian Schneider re-signed on a one-year deal with the Phillies on Thursday, according to SI.com, and he is set to earn $800,000 plus incentives next season. Schneider hit .176 in 41 games with Philadelphia this past year.
Analysis: Schneider is not the hitter he once was, but as Vance Worley's personal catcher, he was given credit for speeding the rookie's development. Because of his reputation for working well with pitchers, Schneider will get some playing time, but he won't be of much value in Fantasy outside of the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: Philadelphia C Brian Schneider got the start on Wednesday in a 9-1 win over the Cubs from Chicago. Schneider hit an RBI double to deep center field in the third inning of the game. He finished 1 for 4 with a walk and is batting .188 on the season.
Analysis: Schneider has gone 3 for 7 in his last two starts for the Phillies but his batting average is well below the Mendoza line right now. He's just the backup to Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia and barely has value in NL-only Fantasy leagues.
News: The Phillies announced on Friday that they outrighted Dane Sardinha was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Brian Schneider was activated off the 15-day disabled list. He had been sidelined since May 12 with a left hamstring strain. "The last couple games it's been good running the bases, and I scored from second [Thursday] and passing the test, didn't feel it at all," Schneider told MLB.com.
Analysis: Schneider will return to a bench role, backing up Carlos Ruiz. He is not in line for regular playing time and is not somebody worth owning in any Fantasy league even while active.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Phillies C Brian Schneider (hamstring) is likely to be activated from the disabled list on Friday. Schneider went 1 for 4 in the final game of his Double-A rehab assignment on Thursday.
Analysis: Schneider will return to a bench role, backing up Carlos Ruiz. He is not in line for regular playing time and is not somebody worth owning in any Fantasy league even while active.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider (hamstring) is expected to return to Philadelphia this weekend to get checked out. If all goes well, he might begin a rehab assignment next week.
Analysis: Schneider's return has been delayed because of a minor setback, but it seems he is close to returning. Even when he is back, Schneider will merely back up Carlos Ruiz and start at most 1-2 times per week. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy as he is more of a defensive option for Philadelphia.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Phillies C Brian Schneider (hamstring) suffered a setback in rehab last week. There is no timetable for his return. "[Schneider] had a little bit of a setback a week or so ago," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock told MLB.com. "He had to sort of start the process over again; hopefully, he'll be back sooner rather than later. He's not sedentary; he's doing some things. He's hitting off a tee and that sort of thing, but the one time he tried to run and ran the bases is when he had the setback. I don't think he's progressed back to that point yet."
Analysis: Schneider will be just a backup to Carlos Ruiz once he's healthy, so Fantasy owners won't be too concerned about his recovery pace. He remains unworthy of Fantasy ownership.
News: MLB.com reports Phillies C Brian Schneider is "progressing as tolerated" with his recovery from a strained left hamstring. However, the team doesn't have a set date yet as when Schneider will appear in a rehab game. He is currently rehabbing at the team's spring complex in Clearwater, Fla.
Analysis: With Carlos Ruiz weeks into his return from his own injury, the Phillies have no need to rush Schneider back into action. Dane Sardinha is doing a fine job backing up Ruiz. Schneider will resume his backup role when healthy, but he is not worth holding onto in any Fantasy format since he will start just 1-2 times per week.
News: MLB.com reports that injured Phillies C Brian Schneider (hamstring) was on his way to Florida for more rehab work on Sunday at the team's complex in Clearwater. Still, he said that he has no timetable for a return from the strained hamstring. Schneider has been on the DL since May 12 with the issue.
Analysis: Schneider now says he doesn't know when he will return just three days after he said he will be back in the mix shortly after he is eligible to come off of the DL. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his progress in the coming days to see if a more clear-cut picture for a return date develops, even though Schneider is just a marginal option in deeper formats as long as starting catcher Carlos Ruiz is healthy.
News: MLB.com reports Phillies catcher Brian Schneider, who is on the DL with a strained left hamstrings, feels he could be ready shortly after his 15 days on the DL are up as opposed to the month the Phillies expect him to miss. "I've been jogging outside, hitting in the cage," he said. "I don't know if I can be back in 15 days, but from how I felt then to how I feel now, I'm very happy with the way it's going. Very happy. I don't feel it walking or jogging. It's going in the right direction."
Analysis: Schneider hasn't started to sprint, but he still says he feels a lot better. The only thing waiting for Schneider is a spot on the bench as long as regular starter Carlos Ruiz is healthy. He might start once or twice per week, but Schneider won't have any Fantasy appeal when active. Continue to leave him off rosters.
News: MLB.com reports that, according to GM Ruben Amaro, Phillies C Brian Schneider could miss a month with his hamstring injury.
Analysis: Schneider was starting regularly when Carlos Ruiz was on the DL, but he will mostly pull limited starts when Ruiz is healthy, so Schneider isn't worth holding onto in Fantasy.
News: After sustaining a strained left hamstring on Wednesday night, Philadelphia catcher Brian Schneider was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. In 52 at-bats this season, Schneider was batting .173 with two homers and four RBI.
Analysis: The Phillies will announce a corresponding move on Friday, most likely Carlos Ruiz coming off the DL. Schneider was getting more playing time with Ruiz on the shelf, so now that he's hurt he can be ignored in most Fantasy formats. When healthy and playing, Schneider is merely an NL-only stopgap option.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Phillies catcher Brian Schneider (hamstring) indicated that he expects to miss "some time" with the injury he suffered on Wednesday night in Florida. He will be re-evaluated before a decision on whether or not he will require a stint on the disabled list is made. "It's not good," he said. "We'll have to see how bad it is. We'll see how it is [Thursday]. They haven't told me much."
Analysis: With Carlos Ruiz expected back from the DL on Friday, the likelihood is that the team will require an able backstop on the bench. The chances of a DL stint seem likely for Schneider, who was little more than an NL-only stopgap measure while Ruiz was away anyway.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider left Wednesday's game against the Marlins because of a hamstring injury. He went 1 for 2 with a double before being replaced by Dane Sardinha after he pulled up while rounding third base in a scoring situation."I felt bad, man," Schneider said. "It definitely didn't feel good. If it did, I would have scored." The team called it a left hamstring strain after further evaluation.
Analysis: Schneider has played most nights since Carlos Ruiz has been sidelined by a back injury. The Phillies hope Ruiz will be able to come off the DL on Friday at Atlanta, so if Schneider needs a stint on the DL, then it will be an easy transaction for the Phillies. Even though Schneider was seeing regular PT, he was headed back to the bench once Ruiz was healthy. He is nothing more than a stopgap Fantasy option and a low-end one at that.
News: The Phillies placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day DL on Sunday with a back injury. The move, however, is retroactive to April 28, the day after the last time Ruiz appeared in a game. Brian Schneider, who has started six of the last eight games, will resume his status as temporary starter with Dane Sardinha pulling backup duty.
Analysis: Because the DL move was backdated, Ruiz could come off the DL in Fantasy Week 6 (May 9-15), so Schneider might remain the temporary starter for just a few more games. While he is batting .286 in his last six games, Schneider is more of a defensive presence for Philadelphia and remains just a stopgap NL-only Fantasy option.
News: Philadelphia C Brian Schneider was 2 for 4 in Sunday's game against the Mets, but it was the hit he didn't record that swayed the game. He came up in the seventh inning against Chris Young with the bases loaded and the Phillies down 1-0, but he struck out on a check swing to end the threat.Manager Charlie Manuel was ejected for arguing by third-base umpire Lance Barksdale, who made the strike call on Schneider. They would later tie the game in the eighth, though the Mets held on to win in 14 innings. Schneider doubled and singled on the night, doubling his season hit total in the process.
Analysis: Schneider has inherited more playing time while starting backstop Carlos Ruiz (back) recovers from an injury. Ruiz left Wednesday's game against Arizona and is expected to be limited during the next few games. Fantasy owners in daily formats may want to take advantage for the short term at least with Schneider, because Ruiz is in line for a return sooner than later. But only in deeper formats as a low-end option.
News: Philadelphia C Brian Schneider is expected to see an increase in playing time while starting backstop Carlos Ruiz (back) recovers from an injury. Ruiz left Wednesday's game against Arizona and is expected to be limited during the next few games.
Analysis: Schneider replaced Ruiz on Wednesday but continued to produce little at the plate. The 34-year-old veteran has just two hits -- both home runs -- in 23 at-bats this season. Fantasy owners should consider other C option in Ruiz's absence instead of Schneider.
News:Brian Schneider got the start behind the plate Thursday against the Padres as Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel finally sat Carlos Ruiz after he started nine straight games. Schneider connected for a solo homer off Mat Latos in the second inning for his only hit in four at-bats. It was his second homer of the season.
Analysis: Ruiz has started 15 of the first 18 games for Philadelphia and is on pace for 135 starts. However, the Phillies would just be happy if he starts 110-120 games. That still leaves Schneider looking at 40 starts. But despite his early power surge, Schneider isn't this good of an offensive player. He still has marginal Fantasy appeal.
News: Phillies catcher Brian Schneider started Saturday's game against the Braves, but he didn't finish it. That doesn't mean he didn't produce during his time behind the plate and in the batters box. Schneider went 1 for 2, as he hit his first home run of the year gave the Phillies a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning. "We were swinging good today," said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. "The catchers were swinging good." Schneider was replaced by Carlos Ruiz, who went on to drive in five runs. The catchers combined for seven RBI in Philadelphia's 10-2 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Schneider has started just two games and gotten six at-bats this year, so his Fantasy value is extremely limited. He backs up Ruiz, so Fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to get many starts. For that reason alone, Schneider can be left on waivers, unless something happens to Ruiz down the road.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider made his first start of the season and appearance during Wednesday's game against the Mets. It was a routine day off for starter Carlos Ruiz, who manager Charlie Manuel wanted to rest so he is available Thursday to face left-hander Jonathan Niese.
Analysis: Schneider once was a regular starter in the majors, but the last few years he has become more of a backup option. He might get anywhere from 40-60 appearances and is more in the lineup for his defense. It's probably safe to ignore Schneider in Fantasy.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Phillies C Brian Schneider was back in camp Friday after missing a couple of days for personal reasons.
Analysis: Schneider is expected to back up Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia this season, so his presence in camp won't be missed a whole lot. Continue to ignore Schneider in Fantasy play.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Phillies C Brian Schneider has left camp for personal reasons. His return date is unknown.
Analysis: Schneider is expected to back up Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia this season, so his presence in camp won't be missed a whole lot. Continue to ignore Schneider in Fantasy play.
News: Philadelphia C Brian Schneider smacked his first triple of the season in the second inning of Monday's afternoon win over the Rockies. The triple to deep left-center field scored two runs and Schneider finished the game 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored. Schneider is batting .235 for the season.
Analysis: Schneider, after Monday's game, has gone just 4 for 23 (.174) since July started with a homer and three RBI. He doesn't play every day and when he does, he doesn't often play well. Schneider is barely worth owning in NL-only Fantasy leagues.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider shrugged off a sprained thumb to hit a walk-off solo home run during Thursday's win over the Reds. He finished 1 for 5 with a pair of strikeouts, his bomb coming off Cincinnati reliever Jordan Smith in the bottom of the 12th inning. Schneider has three homers in his last 21 at-bats.
Analysis: Unfortunately for Fantasy owners, those 21 at-bats have come from June 23 to July 8. While he's doing an admirable job filling in for Carlos Ruiz, he'll return to being second fiddle once Ruiz is back, which could be as early as Fantasy Week 15 (July 15-18). But Schneider isn't a bad stopgap option until then.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider shook off his thumb injury to start Thursday against the Reds. He hasn't started since June 29.
Analysis: Schneider will likely get most of the starts for the Phillies until Carlos Ruiz can return from his head injury, which should be pretty soon. Because of his situation as a backup, Schneider can continue to be ignored in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider didn't start Wednesday against the Braves, but did go in to catch after C Dane Sardinha was pinch hit for in the eighth inning. Prior to the game, Schneider told MLB.com his sprained left thumb was fine and would be ready to go if needed. "[Schneider] can play, he can go in the game and stuff, I just don't want to turn him loose yet," manager Charlie Manuel said. "He can go in the game and catch if I have to."
Analysis: Schneider is getting more action while Carlos Ruiz is rehabbing in Triple-A. Once that changes, Schneider will go back to being his primary backup and seeing limited action for the Phillies. In 24 games for Philly this year, he is hitting .254 with two homers and six RBI -- not great Fantasy numbers. He is an NL-only option while he is starting and can be ignored once Ruiz returns to the lineup.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider (thumb) remained out of commission Wednesday against the Braves.
Analysis: Schneider was rumored to be returning on Wednesday, but that won't be the case. With the return of Carlos Ruiz (head) on the horizon, Schneider will return to being a backup when healthy, so continue to pretty much ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider could be ready to start Wednesday's game against the Braves. He has not played since July 1 and has not started a game since June 29 due to a sprained left thumb. He had been filling in for Carlos Ruiz, who is on the disabled list with a concussion. Dane Sardinha has been starting while Schneider has been out. "I'll be ready," Schneider told MLB.com, then motioned to Sardinha sitting at the locker next to him. "This guy needs a break."
Analysis: Ruiz could be a few days away from returning from the DL, which would spell the end of whatever regular playing time Schneider can earn. Owners may get some production from Schneider this week, but he will likely return to a backup role after the All-Star break. At that point, he will only have value in the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider (thumb) remained out of the lineup for a fourth straight day Tuesday as Philadelphia continued its series against the Braves.
Analysis: Schneider appears to be getting close to a return to action, but Carlos Ruiz could be back soon, which would severely limit Schneider's at-bats. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider, who has not played since Friday because of a sprained left thumb, could play on Tuesday, reports MLB.com. Schneider took batting practice on Monday and said he would try to catch a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Analysis: Schneider has only made one pinch-hit appearance since June 29. He does have some pop in his bat, but with Carlos Ruiz (head) expected back this weekend, Schneider's Fantasy value will continue to be pretty close to zero for the foreseeable future. He is only worth even contemplating in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider (thumb) was not in the lineup for Monday's series opener with the Braves. He has now made just one pinch-hit appearance since June 29.
Analysis: With Carlos Ruiz (head) expected back this weekend, Schneider's Fantasy value will continue to be pretty close to zero for the foreseeable future. He is only worth even contemplating in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider, who sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb, will not go on the disabled list, reports MLB.com. Schneider's injury is same as Phillies second baseman Chase Utley's injury, but not as severe. Despite being able to avoid a stint on the DL, Schneider said he will probably not play the next couple of days but will be available in an emergency situation. "Just be available if needed," he said. "Then just hope it gets better in the next couple days and go from there."
Analysis: Schneider will probably not play until Fantasy Week 14 (July 5-11). He is batting .263 on the season and does have some pop in his bat. He is a viable NL-only option while filling in for the injured Carlos Ruiz (head), but should be avoided in nearly all formats until he shows that he is healthy enough to play.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider was not in the starting lineup for Friday night's game at Pittsburgh. Schneider hyperextended his thumb when a pitch from Cole Hamels jammed his glove into the ground on Thursday. Then he aggravated the injury on the next pitch, when his glove was hit by a foul tip.
Analysis: Schneider has not yet been placed on the DL, and MLB.com reports that he could be back before the end of the Phillies' weekend series at Pittsburgh. If he returns to the lineup, he can help owners in NL-only leagues while filling in for the injured Carlos Ruiz (head). For now, though, he should be avoided in nearly all formats until he shows that he is healthy enough to play.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider left Thursday's game against the Pirates due to a hyperextended left thumb, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was replaced by Dane K. Sardinha in the top of the fourth. Schneider was 0 for 1 with a strikeout.
Analysis: While Schneider has never hit for average, he does have some pop in his bat and could be of help to Fantasy owners short-term while Carlos Ruiz is on the disabled list. But now Schneider's an injury question mark himself. However, even when healthy, he shouldn't be used outside of the very deepest of mixed formats.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider hit his second home run in five games during Tuesday's win over the Reds. He went 3 for 4 with a pair of runs, his three-run shot coming off Cincinnati starter Mike Leake. Schneider has two homers in his last 14 at-bats, after not going deep in his first 48.
Analysis: While Schneider has never hit for average, he does have some pop in his bat and can be of help to Fantasy owners short-term while Carlos Ruiz is on the disabled list. But he shouldn't be used outside of the very deepest of mixed formats.
News: After using Brian Schneider behind the plate the previous two games, the Phillies started Dane K. Sardinha on Sunday in Toronto. Sardinha's last start prior to Sunday was on June 24 against Cleveland. Schneider had started four of the previous five games.
Analysis: Schneider went 2 for 11 over his last four starts with two runs scored, a homer and an RBI. Unfortunately, that is really all the Phillies could hope for with starter Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list. Schneider might be worth using in some NL-only Fantasy leagues until Ruiz comes back but is not worth much more than that.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider went deep for the first time all season on Wednesday night in a win over the Indians. The catcher walked twice and finished 1 for 2 in the game. The homer went to right field in the seventh inning and tied the score at five runs apiece. Schneider's last hit before the homer came on June 19 against the Twins. He is batting .245 on the year.
Analysis: Schneider has just two hits since June 12 but should see a whole lot more at-bats going forward with Carlos Ruiz on the shelf. Even with added at-bats, however, Schneider doesn't become an option in mixed Fantasy leagues. He's never shown enough offensive upside to warrant it.
News: Phillies C Carlos Ruiz was held out of Saturday's game against the Twins after taking a shot to the head in Friday night's game. He left the ballpark prior to Saturday's game, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer and was feeling a bit "spaced out." Brian Schneider got the start in Ruiz's absence on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: There had been some belief that Ruiz might be placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier in the day when catcher Dane K. Sardinha was called up without a corresponding move being announced. Sardinha's presence does indicate that the Phillies are preparing themselves to go without Ruiz in the lineup and Fantasy owners should be doing the same. However, Schneider has never displayed much offensive upside in his career and is not a recommended Fantasy stopgap.
News: C Brian Schneider had three hits and drove in both of Philadelphia's runs against Boston. His 3 for 4 performance raised his average to .303 for the year. Schneider saw some action Saturday, because the regular backstop Carlos Ruiz struggled at the plate on Friday, going 0 for 4.
Analysis: Schneider is used sparingly by the Phillies as he made just his 12th appearance, but has been making the most of his opportunities. In his last four games he's gone 7 for 12 (.583). His only Fantasy value comes in the deepest of NL-only daily leagues.
News: Phillies C Carlos Ruiz was not in the starting lineup posted for Saturday's afternoon game against the Red Sox in Boston. Ruiz, who went 0 for 4 on Friday night, was replaced by backup Brian Schneider.
Analysis: Schneider has not gotten much playing time as a backup, but he is 4 for 8 in his last three appearances. You won't want to use him outside of the deepest of NL-only daily formats, however.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider got his first start in three weeks Wednesday as Philadelphia faced the Mets. Schneider, who came off the 15-day DL on Monday, replaced starter Carlos Ruiz, who is dealing with a sore shoulder.
Analysis: Schneider gets a start or two a week as long as he's healthy, but could see some increased playing time over the next week or two if Ruiz needs to rest up. While he's just a part-time player though, Schneider will continue to have minimal Fantasy value. Keep an eye on his at-bats over the weekend.
News: C Brian Schneider, who was on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained Achilles' tendon, was activated by the Phillies on Monday. The team designated C Paul Hoover for assignment to make room for Schneider.
Analysis: Schneider is a seldom-used backup to Carlos Ruiz, and as such, he has little Fantasy value. He is worth keeping an eye on in deeper NL-only leagues, because he does have the potential to provide home run power if he plays regularly. An injury to Ruiz would give Schneider moderate value, but for now, you can afford to ignore him.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider, on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained Achilles' tendon, began a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. He started behind the plate for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and went 0 for 2 against Louisville.
Analysis: Schneider is a backup to Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia. Even when healthy, he won't see enough playing time to be a viable Fantasy option in anything but the deepest of daily NL-only formats.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday, according to MLB.com. Scheider, on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained Achilles' tendon, will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He's expected to play five innings on Friday, seven on Saturday, and nine on Sunday. Unless he experiences a setback, he will be activated for Tuesday's game at the Mets.
Analysis: Schneider is a backup to Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia. Even when healthy, he won't see enough playing time to be a viable Fantasy option in anything but the deepest of daily NL-only formats.
News: Philadelphia has placed backup catcher Brian Schneider on the 15-day DL with a left Achilles' strain on Sunday, reports the Miami Herald. Schneider was injured Saturday. The Phillies recalled Paul Hoover from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Analysis: With only 18 at-bats on the season, Schneider is a seldom-used backup to Carlos Ruiz in Philadelphia. He has little if any Fantasy value.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider left Saturday's game against the Braves with an Achilles strain, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.. He was replaced by Carlos Ruiz. Schneider is scheduled to undergo an MRI.
Analysis: With only 18 at-bats on the season, Schneider is a seldom-used backup to Ruiz in Philadelphia. He has little if any Fantasy value.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider gave Carlos Ruiz the day off Wednesday against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Schneider has played sparingly behind Ruiz this season in a trend that is likely to continue as long as Ruiz's bat stays effective. Continue to ignore Schneider in Fantasy play for now.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider was in the starting lineup for Friday's outing against Arizona. Schneider replaced Carlos Ruiz.
Analysis: Schneider has played in just three games this season and only has one hit in nine at-bats. Because of his lack of laying time, Schneider can remain on waivers in all formats.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider got the start on Friday against the Diamondbacks. It was only his fourth appearance of the season, replacing Carlos Ruiz.
Analysis: Schneider only has one hit in nine at-bats this season. He will not see a whole lot of playing time and is a light hitting catcher. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Phillies C Brain Schneider was in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Marlins while everyday catcher Carlos Ruiz received a day off.
Analysis: This was only Schneider's third game this year. He does not offer much offensively so he should continued to be ignored in Fantasy leagues.
News: Phillies C Brian Schneider got the start Thursday against the Nationals as Carlos Ruiz received a day off.
Analysis: Schneider is a weak-hitting catcher who will likely back up Ruiz for the majority of this season. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Free-agent catcher Brian Schneider and the Phillies agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract. Schneider, who spent the last two seasons with the Mets, will be a backup to Carlos Ruiz for the NL champion Phillies. "We feel Brian is ideal for our ballclub," Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "He's a guy that we would feel comfortable with playing for an extended period of time, if needed." Schneider began his career with the Expos in 2000 and played with the Expos/Nationals through 2007. He is a .251 career hitter with 59 homers and 356 RBI.
Analysis: The 33-year-old Schneider hit .218 with three homers and 18 RBI in 59 games last season for the Mets. He threw out nine of 28 runners attempting to steal. Consider him nothing more than a reserve for the Phillies and the deepest of NL-only leagues on Draft Day 2010.
News: From The Sports Xchange: C Brian Schneider acknowledged he's unlikely to be re-signed by the Mets as a free agent during the upcoming offseason. "I won't be back," Schneider told the New York Daily News. "I'm okay with that. I'll easily get a job next year. I'm not worried about it."
Analysis: Schneider is getting only part-time at-bats down the stretch, which makes him a low-end option even in the deepest of NL-only leagues.
News: From The Sports Xchange: C Brian Schneider started consecutive games for the first time since Aug. 7-8 at San Diego. Manager Jerry Manuel said fellow C Omir Santos is bothered by back discomfort. The Mets are expected to call up a third catcher, Josh Thole, from Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday when rosters expand.
Analysis: Schneider, a free agent after the season, looks like nothing more than a part-time catcher for the Mets and the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Cubs. Schneider had just two RBI in his previous 18 games.
Analysis: Since a decent spell in July, Schneider has done a whole lot of nothing. He's barely worth using in Fantasy play right now.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider was back behind the dish on Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He went 1 for 3 in the game with a double and an RBI.
Analysis: Schneider was expected to return this weekend and was productive in his first game back. He'll continue to split starts with Omir Santos and can only be activated in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider (left knee) was available for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks but Omir Santos got the start behind the plate. Santos also caught both games in Thursday's day-night doubleheader split against Colorado.
Analysis: Schneider should be back at some point this weekend. He cannot be used in anything other than the deepest of NL-only formats when he does return as he is simply a light-hitting catcher.
News: New York Newsday reports that Brian Schneider received a cortisone shot in his left knee Wednesday. He will likely not be available until at least Saturday as a result. "His knee's been bothering him for a period of time," manager Jerry Manuel said.
Analysis: Schneider was said to be "banged up" Thursday and the Mets recalled a catcher to provide depth behind Omir Santos who is starting while Schneider is out. Fantasy owners should keep the light-hitting catcher reserved until he can prove healthy and productive again.
News: Mets manager Jerry Manuel said C Brian Schneider (knee) is banged up and Omir Santos would be behind the plate for both doubleheader games Thursday.
Analysis: Schneider doesn't do enough at the plate to be considered anything more than a low-end backstop for the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider and OF Fernando Tatis both hit solo homers in Sunday's win over the Reds. Tatis' shot was of the pinch-hit variety.
Analysis: Both of these guys are barely worth using in NL-only formats, either because they don't play enough or because they have limited upside.
News: New York C Brian Schneider homered on Sunday in a loss to the Rays. Schneider went 1 for 4 in the game with a three-run blast off Joe Nelson in the 6th inning. He's hitting .245.
Analysis: Schneider has now homered in consecutive games and has six RBI in them. That is an amazing two-game total but he still splits time with Omir Santos and remains mainly an NL-only Fantasy option.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider hit his first home run of the season on Friday in a 5-3 win over the Rays. Schneider's shot off Andy Sonnanstine (5-7) in the second inning was his first homer since connecting twice on Sept. 18 at Washington, his former team. The drive to right-center followed Gary Sheffield's single and a walk to Ryan Church. "It was tough. Maybe I didn't give enough credit to Schneider," Sonnanstine said. "It was supposed to be an outside fastball and it kind of creeped back in. It's very frustrating."
Analysis: Don't expect too many of those from Schneider as this was his first since September of 2008. He continues to lose ABs to the emerging Omir Santos and is only worth using in the deepest of NL-only formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider picked up two hits in three at bats including a double on Tuesday night in a win at Baltimore. Schneider drove in a run and walked. He's hitting .238 for the Mets.
Analysis: Schneider splits time behind the dish with Omir Santos and doesn't record enough production to be used as anything better than an NL-only option for deeper leagues.
News: C Brian Schneider was activated from the disabled list on Saturday and put into the Mets' starting lineup against the Marlins.
Analysis: Schneider will start more often than not, but will lose at-bats to Omir Santos against left-handed pitchers. Schneider is known more for his defensive abilities than his offensive ones, so he should be considered just a low-end NL-only option for now.
News:Omir Santos hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning and also homered in the fifth, leading the New York Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday. Santos was rewarded after the game when the Mets traded backup catcher Ramon A. Castro to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Lance Broadway, ensuring the rookie will stay with the club when Brian Schneider (back, calf) comes off the disabled list Saturday.
Analysis: The injured-riddled Mets welcomed All-Star center fielder Carlos Beltran back to the lineup Friday and Schneider could return for the second game of the series Saturday. Castro's trade solves what could have been a sticky problem for New York. Santos has hit safely in 16 of his 20 starts and has 12 RBI in his last 14 games, earning a spot on the team. Schneider only managed 21 at-bats before landing on the DL, hitting .143 with three RBI. He is more of a defensive catcher than offensive, so it wouldn't surprise us if he platooned with Santos. Schneider is nothing more than a low-end NL-only Fantasy option.
News: MLB.com reports that Mets C Brian Schneider (back, calf) could be activated from the DL on Friday or Saturday.
Analysis: Schneider only managed 21 at-bats this season before landing on the DL, hitting .143 with three RBI. Schneider should walk right back into the starting catcher's spot for the Mets once he's healthy, with the speculation being that Omir Santos would get sent down. However, Schneider is little more than an NL-only option because his poor offensive potential. Leave him reserved in all formats until he can prove healthy and effective again.
News: New York Newsday reports that Brian Schneider (back, calf) is expected to catch three straight games and could return to the Mets as early as next week.
Analysis: Schneider is little more than an NL-only option because the lack of his offensive potential. Leave him reserved in all formats until he can prove healthy and effective again.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Mets C Brian Schneider (calf) should begin extended spring training games again in the next few days.
Analysis: Schneider can be a useful NL-only option when healthy, but he might still be out another couple of weeks yet.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: C Brian Schneider remains a week away from playing in extended spring training games because of discomfort in his calf. Schneider originally was placed on the DL with a muscle strain in his back.
Analysis: Schneider is not going to be a candidate to use in Fantasy Week 7 (May 18-24). When healthy, he is little more than an NL-only option because the lack of his offensive potential.
News: C Brian Schneider (strained back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 16. He had a setback due to a calf injury in early May, and he will not resume playing in extended spring training at this point. He is not running yet.
Analysis: Schneider is not going to be a candidate to use in Fantasy Week 6 (May 11-17). When healthy, he is little more than an NL-only option because the lack of his offensive potential.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: C Brian Schneider (strained back) went on the 15-day DL retroactive to April 16. He had a setback due to a calf injury in early May, and he will not resume playing in extended spring training before May 11.
Analysis: Schneider is not going to be a candidate to use in Fantasy Week 6 (May 11-17). When healthy, he is little more than an NL-only option because the lack of his offensive potential.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider, eligible to come off the 15-day DL on Sunday as New York met Philadelphia, could not come off the injured list. Schneider developed a sore right calf this week on top the strained muscle in his back that sent him to the DL originally on April 17. The calf issue now pushed him out indefinitely.
Analysis: Schneider would likely get the starter's role back when he can return, although the longer he's out, the harder it will be for him to be in rhythm upon returning. He's a low-end option anyway for the Mets, even when healthy.
News: The New York Post reports that Mets C Brian Schneider, who was eligible to come off the 15-day DL on Sunday, now likely won't because he's dealing with calf issues. He was originally put on the DL with back spasms.
Analysis: Originally, it looked like Schneider would walk back into the starting catcher's role in New York when he returned, but Omir Santos has performed very well in Schneider's absence and might not want to give his spot up. Continue to consider both these guys NL-only options for now, but if one emerges as the clear winner for the No. 1 battle, then they would have some mixed-league value.
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a muscle strain in his back. New York made the move after batting practice Friday and before the Mets played the Milwaukee Brewers. The Mets purchased the contract of Omir Santos from Triple-A Buffalo to take Schneider's place, but Ramon A. Castro is expected to start most games behind the plate for New York.
Analysis: What was thought to be a minor injury for the 32-year-old backstop turned out to be much worse. He will now take his .143 average to the bench for the next few weeks. Schneider has never been an elite hitting catcher and more in the starting lineup for his defense. He is best left for NL-only Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider sat out of Thursday's game against the Padres due to tightness in his back. Schneider has started seven games behind the dish so far for the Mets. He is considered questionable for the Mets' upcoming series against the Brewers.
Analysis: This injury does not sound like a serious one and Schneider should be back in the Mets' lineup before the week is out. He is more known for his defensive ability than his offensive prowess, making him only worth using in NL-only leagues when healthy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider had a pair of hits and drove in three runs in four at-bats Wednesday against the Reds. Schneider's three-run double -- the hit skipped past stumbling right fielder Jay Bruce -- completed the seventh-inning, four-run rally. He also walked once after going hitless in his season debut Monday.
Analysis: Schneider continues to be the Mets' primary backstop. It's a safe bet to say he will likely make 110-120 appearances, but Schneider is more of a defensive catcher with average hitting skills. Continue to treat him more as a NL-only Fantasy option.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider returned to action on Wednesday against the Tigers after sitting out with a strain of the right posterior capsule (behind the knee) and calf that he was diagnosed with last week. He went 1-for-2 from the plate with two RBI in the game and a walk.
Analysis: Schneider is going to be the Mets' opening day catcher assuming he has no setbacks or further injuries. He will be a free agent after the 2009 season so he'll have plenty of motivation to put up big numbers. However, he shouldn't be taken outside of NL-only leagues.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider was unable to return to action on Sunday against the Braves, which was the earliest he was expected to return. Schneider was diagnosed with a strain of the right posterior capsule (behind the knee) and calf earlier in the week. Schneider is expected to return on Wednesday.
Analysis: We expect Schneider to be able to play on opening day and should be able to get back to action this spring. Schneider will be a free agent after the 2009 season so he'll have plenty of motivation to put up big numbers. However, he shouldn't be taken outside of NL-only leagues.
News:Newsday reports that Mets C Brian Schneider's knee/calf is still sore, but he expects to be OK to play on Sunday. Schneider was diagnosed with a strain of the right posterior capsule (behind the knee) and calf.
Analysis: Schneider should be OK for opening day, so consider him a decent late-round catcher option in deeper NL-only leagues still. He does not have a high ceiling, but you can be pretty sure what you're going to get out of him. As a free agent to be, Schneider should be plenty motivated to have a solid year.
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider is out with a strained right calf. Schneider was a late scratch from Wednesday's game after waking up with pain and stiffness behind and above his right knee. He underwent an MRI. "There's no particular thing that I did. I just woke up with it, and it just got worse and worse as the day went on," Schneider said. "Today it's feeling better, and we'll just get more treatment." Schneider last played Sunday. He is batting .308 with one home run and five RBI this spring training. Mets manager Jerry Manuel said the soonest he will play is Sunday.
Analysis: Schneider might be ready for the season at this point, so consider him a decent late-round catcher option in deeper NL-only leagues still. He does not have a high ceiling, but you can be pretty sure what you're going to get out of him. As a free agent to be, Schneider should be plenty motivated to have a solid year.
News: The New York Daily News reports that Mets C Brian Schneider has tightness behind, and just below, his right knee. The issue isn't expected to keep him out for long.
Analysis: Schneider didn't have a superb offensive year in 2008, but he's on the field more for his defensive prowess. He did manage to hit .274 with seven homers and 18 RBI in the final two months of last season, so he might surprise. Still, you should just leave him for NL-only leagues.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider, expected to get most of the playing time behind the plate this year, hit a grand slam in two at-bats Sunday against the Astros. He finished with five RBI, also driving in a run on a sacrifice fly.
Analysis: Schneider didn't have a superb offensive year in 2008, but he's on the field more for his defensive prowess. He did manage to hit .274 with seven homers and 18 RBI in the final two months of last season, so he might surprise. Still, you should just leave him for NL-only leagues.
News: The New York Post reports that Mets C Brian Schneider will see the majority of action behind the plate in 2009. "I'm looking at getting him a lot more [at-bats]," manager Jerry Manuel said of the 33-year-old veteran. "As we sit here today, we feel that Schneider in his second year probably should get the bulk of the catching."
Analysis: Schneider didn't have a superb offensive year in 2008, but he's on the field more for his defensive prowess. He did manage to hit .274 with seven homers and 18 RBIs in the final two months of last season, so those Fantasy owners who take a flier on him as their backup option in 2009 will be hoping he can keep those kind of numbers up.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Brian Schneider, who missed Thursday's game with upper-back discomfort that required chiropractic work at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, returned to the lineup Friday and went 1-for-4.
Analysis: Schneider said he wasn't 100 percent, but the discomfort that was radiating to his right side had lessened to a tolerable level. He is no longer just a part time catcher for the Mets, but his appeal isn't that of a No. 1 catcher heading into 2009.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Brian Schneider homered twice Thursday against the Nationals in Washington. He had gone deep twice in a game only one other time in his career: April 19, 2003, as a Montreal Expo against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Schneider is no longer just a part time catcher for the Mets as he has been playing every day since Sept. 13. That said, he's probably due for a day off here soon. He has a five-game hitting streak going including back-to-back multi-hit performances and he's useful as a No. 2 catcher.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider started game one of a doubleheader against the Braves on Saturday. He went 0-for-2 with a walk.
Analysis: Schneider is hitting .257 with seven home runs and 35 RBI in 304 at-bats. Still, he is really only recommended in deeper NL-only leagues at this point.
News:Brian Schneider was examined by a doctor Friday and said he has some extra fluid and swelling in his bursa sac, atop his left kneecap. He said it's a common issue for catchers and doesn't think it's anything to worry about. He expects to play Saturday. "It happens every now and then. I just never had it as bad as it is," Schneider said.
Analysis: Schneider is taking anti-inflammatory medication but did not have his knee drained. He thinks he first felt his knee barking on Tuesday, though he said it hasn't affected his play. He is hitting .258 with seven home runs and 35 RBI in 302 at-bats. Still, he is really only recommended in deeper NL-only leagues at this point.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider had a very nice day for New York against the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. Schneider hit his 7th home run as he went 2-for-3 from the dish. He added a single and is batting .259 on year.
Analysis: Schneider is a part-time catcher for the Mets and has decent power. That said, he hasn't shown it over the past week and Wednesday's game was the highlight of his last eight games. Schneider is really only recommended in deeper NL-only leagues at this point.
News: The Mets' Brian Schneider has hit four homers in his past six starts.
Analysis: Schneider is a part-time catcher, sitting against left-handed pitching, but this uptick in power has given him a nice boost in NL-only leagues. Consider him a stopgap catcher for Fantasy Week 22 (Aug. 25-31) in deeper mixed leagues, too.
News:Brian Schneider hit his fourth home run into the right-field seats Sunday. Schneider's two-out RBI single down the right-field line in the fourth scored Carlos Beltran from first after he was running on the pitch. The three RBI were the catcher's first in 44 career at-bats at PNC Park. "Hitting in front of Johan (Santana), I didn't think I would get too many chances," Schneider said. "But I got some pitches to hit." Beltran homered leading off the sixth.
Analysis: Schneider was hitting .186 against lefties and .274 against right-handers coming into the game. Consider the platoon catcher nothing more than a deeper NL-only option, although this hot stretch will get him some looks off the waiver wire in Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24).
News:Brian Schneider homered against his former team and Carlos Delgado also went deep to help the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 9-3 on Thursday night, finishing a three-game sweep. Schneider, the former Nationals catcher, hit a two-run drive off Collin Balester (2-5) in the fifth to give the Mets a 4-0 lead. It was his first homer since May 14, also against Washington. Delgado connected for his 26th homer in the sixth, and also drove in a run with a groundout in the fourth.
Analysis: It's sad that two of Schneider's three homers this season have come against the Nationals, but we shouldn't expect more from the defensive minded backstop. It's his presence behind the plate that constantly keeps him in the lineup. Schneider is merely a NL-only Fantasy option.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider had two hits, including his sixth double, and one run in four at-bats Wednesday against the Phillies. It was his first multi-hit game since July 6. Schneider had just two hits in his previous eight games.
Analysis: Schneider has always been a weak hitter. It's his presence behind the plate that constantly keeps him in the lineup. Schneider is merely a NL-only Fantasy option.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider was hitless in four at-bats Tuesday against the Giants. Schneider is just 4-for-20 (.200) with three RBI in his last six games.
Analysis: Schneider had a good offensive start to the season, but his numbers have leveled off and he is back to being an NL-only Fantasy catcher when healthy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider went 3-for-4 in his first game back from a two-game absence with a hand injury. He entered the game batting .238 in June and .224 since the end of April.
Analysis: Schneider had a good offensive start to the season, but his numbers have leveled off and he is back to being an NL-only Fantasy catcher when healthy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider (hand) missed a second straight game Monday against the Mariners. He remains day to day and questionable for Tuesday's game.
Analysis: The Mets are in no rush to put Schneider back in the lineup after his hand got a little beat up Saturday by deflected pitches. Schneider had a good offensive start to the season, but his numbers have leveled off and he is back to being a NL-only Fantasy catcher when healthy.
News: The New York Post reports that Mets C Brian Schneider might need a couple more days off to let his bruised hand heal.
Analysis: Schneider was initially expected back on Monday or Tuesday, but now it looks like Wednesday might be a better estimate. If you can bench him for Fantasy Week 13 (June 23-29), go ahead and do so, as he could miss three games.
News: According to MLB.com, Mets C Brian Schneider will be back in the lineup Monday or Tuesday after leaving Saturday's game with a bruised hand. "It's part of being a catcher," said Schneider, who sat out Sunday's contest at Colorado. "You're going to take your bumps and bruises. I'm not the only one that gets them. It's just one of those things where you're going to get in the wrong place sometimes. You move on, and you live on."
Analysis: It appears you can safely leave Schneider in your NL-only lineup for Fantasy Week 13 (June 23-29). He is hitting only .253 this season with two homers, so don't expect too much from him in the period.
News: During Saturday's game against the Rockies, Mets C Brian Schneider got hit with a foul on his left hand in the first inning and left after the seventh inning. He was scheduled to have an X-ray done late Saturday night.
Analysis: We warned all those Fantasy owners who were getting excited over Schneider's hot start. He has never been a great hitter and is best left for NL-only Fantasy formats. You can check back to see the extent of his injury, however, he remains a less-than-viable starter in most formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider managed just a single in three at-bats Thursday against the Padres. Schneider has a hit in four of his last five games, but doesn't have a multi-hit outing since May 13.
Analysis: Schneider's average has dropped from .321 to .254 since his last multi-hit game. We warned all those Fantasy owners who were getting excited over Schneider's hot start. He has never been a great hitter and is best left for NL-only Fantasy formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider went 1-for-3 with a walk Saturday against the Dodgers, but he's still batting only .107 (3-for-28) over his last nine games.
Analysis: Schneider got off to a hot start offensively, but his batting average has dipped to .258, about where you can expect it to end up. He's a No. 2 catcher at best in Fantasy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider sat against a left-hander as usual Tuesday against the Marlins, but he especially needed a day off based on his recent slump. He is batting 1-for-20 over his last six games.
Analysis: Schneider got off to a hot start offensively, but his batting average has dipped to .259, about where you can expect it to end up. He's a No. 2 catcher at best in Fantasy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider had three hits, including his first double, and two runs in four at-bats Tuesday against the Nationals. He also recorded his 10th RBI on a groundout. Schneider has hit safely in five of the last six games (9-for-24). He has one homer and two RBI in that span.
Analysis: Schneider, who missed some time this season with minor ailments, is having one of his best offensive campaigns in his first year with the Mets. He is hitting over .300 and producing runs hitting low in the lineup. We are not ready to say he is a must-start Fantasy option, but can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider hit his first homer with his new team Saturday when he hit a ball that just sneaked over the wall in the right-field corner at Shea Stadium during game one of a doubleheader with the Reds.
Analysis: Schneider only had 10 homers in his past two seasons before coming to the Mets, so they surely didn't expect him to show much power in 2008. After missing almost two weeks with a staph infection, Schneider is back behind the plate and has some value in NL-only formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider, who hadn't played in nearly two weeks because of a staph infection in his left thumb, got back behind the plate Sunday at Arizona. He went 0-for-2 with a walk.
Analysis: Schneider doesn't have much upside offensively and starts more for his defensive ability. He might pop double-digit homers, which gives him some appeal in NL-only leagues, but generally speaking, his return means little to the world of Fantasy.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider (thumb) did not return to action Saturday at Arizona. He was released from the hospital Wednesday after a six-day stay while they treated a staph infection in his left thumb.
Analysis: Schneider said he should play this weekend, but track his progress in Arizona before making a roster decision for Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11). He likely just an option to start in NL formats at this point.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider (thumb) did not return to action Friday against the Diamondbacks. He was released from the hospital Wednesday after a six-day stay while they treated a staph infection in his left thumb.
Analysis: Schneider said he should play this weekend, but track his progress in Arizona before making a roster decision for Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11). He likely should be only considered an option to start in NL formats at this point.
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider was released from a hospital Wednesday after six days of treatment for a staph infection in his left thumb. Schneider wasn't sure when he will return to the field and he could still go on the DL. The pain will need to subside enough that the thumb can withstand the pounding inside his catcher's glove. The problem started as a tiny blister during the Mets' series at Philadelphia two weekends ago. After it popped -- it was so small Schneider didn't even notice when that happened -- it became infected. Schneider first felt discomfort last Tuesday. The thumb was swollen when he woke up Wednesday, but he played through the pain after consulting with the team trainer and a hand specialist. By Thursday, though, it had swelled up so much he was admitted to the hospital to receive antibiotics intravenously.
Analysis: Doctors made a small incision in the thumb Monday to drain it, opting for a more minor procedure that might allow him to start playing again sooner. "Once you cut it open and let it heal from the inside out, you're looking at a couple weeks," Schneider said Wednesday at Shea Stadium before the Mets' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But track his progress in Arizona before making a roster decision for Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11). He likely should be only considered an option to start in NL formats at this point.
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider remained hospitalized with a thumb infection. GM Omar Minaya said the catcher could be released as early as Wednesday.
Analysis: Schneider said he should play this weekend, but track his progress in Arizona before making a roster decision for Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11). He likely should be only considered an option to start in NL formats at this point.
News: The New York Post reports that Mets C Brian Schneider is still in hospital with an infected thumb and the bed rest is starting to get to him. "It's frustrating," Schneider said. "It's a bad infection. As a catcher, you know you're going to have your bumps and bruises. In nine seasons, I've only been on the DL once. It's fine if it's a hamstring or a contusion, but to have an infection in your thumb?"
Analysis: Schneider has actually had a decent bat this season for the Mets, but who knows how long it will last. He is more of a defensive catcher and should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. He should be able to play soon after his release, so he definitely has a chance to be worthy of a lineup spot in Fantasy Week 6 (May 5-11).
News: Mets C Brian Schneider was still in the hospital because of a thumb infection that began as a blister on Thursday night. GM Omar Minaya said there was still some swelling and tenderness there, but that Schneider was "making progress."
Analysis: Schneider has actually had a decent bat this season for the Mets, but who knows how long it will last. He is more of a defensive catcher and should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Ignore him for Fantasy Week 5 (April 28-May 4).
News: Mets C Brian Schneider remained in the hospital Sunday receiving treatment for an infected left thumb. Minaya said he expects Schneider to be released Monday, then it could be another day or two before he'd be ready to play.
Analysis: Schneider saw a hand specialist in Washington on Thursday morning, flew to New York for a second opinion, and then the decision was made to hospitalize him. Schneider has actually had a decent bat this season for the Mets, but who knows how long it will last. He is more of a defensive catcher and should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option when healthy. Ignore him for Fantasy Week 5 (April 28-May 4).
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider was sent back to New York and hospitalized Thursday for treatment of an infection on his left thumb. He was expected to be in the hospital for 24 to 48 hours and on intravenous medication, and the team hopes to avoid having to put Schneider on the disabled list. "They're going to see if that clears it up," Mets general manager Omar Minaya said. Left without a backup catcher for Thursday's game against the Nationals, New York designated outfielder Brady Clark for assignment and selected the contract of catcher Gustavo Molina from Triple-A New Orleans. "That put us in a bind and we had to make a player move," Minaya said. Schneider -- batting .309 with no extra-base hits and eight RBI -- was replaced by Raul Casanova in the starting lineup Thursday.
Analysis: Minaya said the infection started to bother the right-handed-throwing Schneider on Tuesday. Schneider played in Wednesday night's 7-2 victory over the Nationals, and antibiotics did not help with the infection. Minaya said there was no cut or other injury that led to the infection. Mets manager Willie Randolph said he did not know about Schneider's injury until Wednesday. "I've never heard of anything like that," Randolph said. Schneider saw a hand specialist in Washington on Thursday morning, flew to New York for a second opinion, and then the decision was made to hospitalize him. Schneider has actually had a decent bat this season for the Mets, but who knows how long it will last. He is more of a defensive catcher and should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The New York Post reports that Mets C Brian Schneider has been sent back to New York to have an infected left thumb examined by team doctors. Gustavo Molina is expected to take his spot on the roster and will back up Raul Casanova.
Analysis: Schneider only returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing three games with a forearm problem, so things obviously aren't going his way right now. Luckily for Fantasy owners, he is more of a defensive catcher and not too many people will miss his presence in the Mets lineup. Casanova Molina will back up Casanova and neither are reliable offensive catchers and they should be ignored in all formats.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals after missing three games with a bruised right forearm. Schneider had a RBI groundout in the sixth inning and finished 1-for-3 with a walk. He has hit safely in his last three games (5-for-10).
Analysis: Schneider has actually had a decent bat this season for the Mets, but who knows how long it will last. He is more of a defensive catcher and should be treated as a low-end Fantasy option until further notice.
News: MLB.com reports that Brian Schneider missed a third straight game Tuesday at Chicago with a deep forearm bruise. His right forearm was still visibly bruised after absorbing a foul tip from Chase Utley on April 19 in Philadelphia, but he hopes to return Wednesday in Washington. "He's feeling better," Randolph said. "I told him if he's sore, back off a little. He's been feeling pretty good. Hopefully tomorrow he'll be ready to go."
Analysis: Schneider is hitting 16-for-52 (.308) this season with seven RBI, but still isn't a big Fantasy contributor outside of NL-only leagues. It appears anyone who has him active this week will at least get to salvage something out of it.
News: MLB.com reports Mets C Brian Schneider was not happy about missing a second consecutive game Monday against the Cubs because of continued swelling in his right forearm. "I hate missing games," he said. "I don't like to harp on the bumps and bruises that we get as catchers. It doesn't make me real happy not to be able to play. Unfortunately, there's still a lot of swelling in there, so I think I'm going to have to take another day, as much as I don't want to. It's probably the best thing."
Analysis: Schneider originally left Saturday's game against the Phillies after being struck on his right arm with a foul tip. Fortunately, this injury isn't serious enough for the Mets to disable Schneider and he hopes to return to play Tuesday. Schneider lacks the upside, however, to be useful in Fantasy outside of NL-only leagues.
News:Newsday reports that Brian Schneider was available to play in an emergency Sunday at Philadelphia, but his right forearm bruise was too painful to allow him to start. "He smoked it pretty good," Schneider said of the foul tip into his arm off the bat of Chase Utley on Saturday. X-rays were negative. Raul Casanova started in his place. "It's on the muscle, but there's a nerve that runs down into your hand," Schneider said. "To flex it bothers me."
Analysis: Fortunately, this injury isn't serious enough for the Mets to disable Schneider and he hopes to return to play Monday at the Cubs. He lacks the upside, however, to be useful in Fantasy outside of NL-only leagues.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider, who had a bruised forearm after a taking a foul tip off the bat of Chase Utley on Saturday, remained out of the lineup Sunday at Philadelphia. According to MLB.com, he hopes to return to the lineup Monday at the Cubs.
Analysis: Fortunately, this injury isn't serious enough for the Mets to disable Schneider. He lacks the upside, however, to be useful in Fantasy outside of NL-only leagues.
News: According to Newsday, Mets C Brian Schneider has a bruised forearm after a taking a foul tip off the bat of Chase Utley on Saturday at Philadelphia. "My two fingers went a little numb," said Schneider as he struggled to make a clinched fist. "I've just got a lot of pain." Schneider went 1-for-3 in the game with a walk.
Analysis: Schneider had X-rays after the game, which came back negative, but he's clearly in a lot of pain. He might have to sit out a game or two, but this injury doesn't sound serious enough for the Mets to disable him. He lacks the upside to be useful in Fantasy outside of NL-only leagues.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider had three hits -- all singles -- and drove in three runs during Sunday's game against the Brewers. Schneider had RBI single in the first and followed that with a two-RBI single in the third. He has hit safely in eight of nine April games (12-for-33).
Analysis: Schneider doesn't look half bad at the plate in his first season with the Mets. He is hitting .324, but the odds are against the career .253 hitter that he can keep up this pace. Schneider remains a low-end Fantasy catcher.
News: A game after going hitless in four at-bats, Mets C Brian Schneider found his swing Tuesday against the Marlins. The veteran backstop had three singles in four at-bats to raise his average to .375. He also walked once and had a run-scoring single in the fourth inning.
Analysis: Schneider didn't get much time this spring behind the dish because of a hamstring injury, and he could really have used the practice since he is not much of a hitter. He is more of a defensive catcher and has very limited Fantasy value.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider was hitless in four at-bats during Monday's season opener against the Marlins. Schneider, acquired in an offseason trade with Washington, hit eighth and was behind the plate to catch Johan Santana's first start with New York.
Analysis: Schneider didn't get much time this spring behind the dish because of a hamstring injury, and he could really have used the practice since he is not much of a hitter. He is more of a defensive catcher and has very limited Fantasy value.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider returned to the starting lineup Saturday at the Indians after missing time with a strained hamstring. He went 0-for-2.
Analysis: Fantasy owners would like for Schneider to get some spring at-bats to knock out any rust. Last season, he batted .235 with six home runs and 54 RBI. Consider him in NL-only play. He'll be waiver wire fodder in mixed leagues at the start of the season.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider tested his strained hamstring in a minor-league game on the back fields Friday, going 2-for-4 with a sac fly, a double and a home run off Nationals pitcher Tyler Clippard. Mets manager Randolph said Schneider is ready to play a major-league game. "He got some at-bats," Randolph said.
Analysis: Fantasy owners would like for him to get some spring at bats for him to knock any rust off that he may have to deal with. Last season, Schneider batted .235 with six home runs and 54 RBI. Consider him in NL-only play. He'll be waiver wire fodder in mixed leagues at the start of the season.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider (hamstring) is "real close" to returning, according to the New York Post. He is still considered day to day.
Analysis: The Post doesn't attribute that estimation to anyone, but it does appear he'll be back in time for the start of the regular season. Fantasy owners would like for him to get some spring at bats for him to knock any rust off that he may have to deal with. Last season, Schneider batted .235 with six home runs and 54 RBI. Consider him in NL-only play. He'll be waiver wire fodder in mixed leagues at the start of the season.
News: Mets catcher Brian Schneider (hamstring) ran on Wednesday, but didn't run the bases and didn't play against the Indians.
Analysis: Last season, Schneider batted .235 with six home runs and 54 RBI. He said he doesn't anticipate missing time in the regular season, but you can't expect favorable Fantasy numbers from him if he doesn't start playing. Really, he's better left for NL-only leagues anyway.
News:Newsday reports that both Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro played in the simulated game Tuesday.
Analysis: Schneider had a double and homer off Mike Pelfrey, but he might need to run the bases another day before he returns to the lineup. He said he doesn't anticipate missing time in the regular season, but you can't expect favorable Fantasy numbers from him if he doesn't start playing. Really, he's better left for AL-only leagues anyway.
News: Mets C Brian Schneider has been able to do everything but run the bases in his efforts to recover from a right hamstring injury. "It's frustrating," Schneider said Friday. "I want to be back there so bad catching these guys and seeing pitching, but right now, the smart thing to do is to give it some time to make sure I miss time now and not during the season." Schneider aggravated the hamstring injury after Thursday's practice and said he is day-to-day. He has not appeared in a game since Sunday and has just five at-bats in three spring training games this year.
Analysis: The lack of at-bats might not be as tough to overcome as Schneider's inability to get used to the new pitching staff. Schneider came to the Mets along with outfielder Ryan Church in a deal that sent Lastings Milledge to the Washington Nationals. "I want to be back there catching and getting some (at-bats) and seeing some pitching," he said. Last season, Schneider batted .235 with six home runs and 54 at-bats. He said he doesn't anticipate missing time in the regular season, but you can't expect favorable Fantasy numbers from him if he doesn't start playing. Really, he's better left for AL-only leagues anyway.
News: New York outfielders Ryan Church (concussion) and Endy Chavez (ankle) returned to the field against the Marlins Saturday in a spring training game. So did C Brian Schneider, who has been out with a hamstring injury. Schneider homered.
Analysis: Schneider has had some injury problems the last few seasons, but the Mets are hoping he will be ready to go in 2008. He is still more of a defensive presence than offensive power. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy catcher -- and a low-end one at that.
News: The N.Y. Post reports that Brian Schneider (hamstring) could end a week-long absence Saturday. Ruben Gotay might also be ready to return from a badly sprained ankle.
Analysis: Schneider has had some injury problems the last few seasons, but the Mets are hoping he will be ready to go in 2008. He is still more of a defensive presence than offensive power. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy catcher -- and a low-end one at that.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Mets C Brian Schneider is day-to-day with tightness in his right hamstring. He missed the Mets' first six exhibition games.
Analysis: Schneider hasn't played in a game yet, but has been working on his swing with new teammate Carlos Beltran. Schneider can definitely learn a thing or two from Beltran since the veteran catcher is a career .252 hitter. He has had some injury problems the last few seasons, but the Mets are hoping he will be ready to go in 2008. He is still more of a defensive presence than offensive power. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy catcher -- and a low-end one at that.
News: MLB.com reports that Mets C Brian Schneider spent Wednesday working with Carlos Beltran on hitting techniques. "Just trying to get some pointers," Schneider said. "Everyone's different, so you can't just do exactly what he does. Things that work for him might not work for me, but he's definitely helping me out." Schneider mentioned one of the best things about joining the Mets is everyone's willingness to help each other out. "I just love to talk about hitting," Beltran said. "I was explaining to him how we do things, and we were sharing information."
Analysis: Schneider can definitely learn a thing or two from Beltran since the veteran catcher is a career .252 hitter. He has had some injury problems the last few seasons, but the Mets are hoping he will be ready to go in 2008. He is still more of a defensive presence than offensive power. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy catcher -- and a low-end one at that.
News: In changing teams this offseason, Mets C Brian Schneider thinks his transition has been easier because the Nationals and Mets both play in the NL East. "These guys have been great, real helpful," he said Sunday. "It's good that we're in the same division because it helps that I know a couple guys on the team. Not that I knew them hanging out-wise, but you talk to them and they're acquaintances during the season, so it's easy when you half-know the guys."
Analysis: Schneider was acquired for his strong defensive skills, though manager Willie Randolph thinks he can become a better hitter, too. The 31-year-old catcher is a .252 career hitter, but he batted only .235 with six homers and 54 RBIs in 129 games last season. Consider him no better than a No. 2 Fantasy catcher -- and a low-end one at that.
News: Catcher Brian Schneider and outfielder Ryan Church were traded to the Mets by the Nationals on Friday for outfielder Lastings Milledge. In Schneider, the Mets add yet another catcher, following their trade for Johnny Estrada last week. Mets GM Omar Minaya is familiar with both players he gets in the deal from his time as GM of the Montreal Expos, the franchise that moved to Washington before the 2005 season.
Analysis: Schneider showed some flashes last season, when he hit over .260 in May and June, but he is still a better defensive player than a Fantasy option. He was given a lot of credit last season for holding together a ragtag Nationals starting rotation, but he struggled at the plate, batting .235 with six homers and 54 RBI. The Mets didn't trade for him because of his bat, though. Consider Schneider a low-end Fantasy option as he enters his ninth pro season.
News: Brian Schneider's two-run home run in the seventh gave Washington a 12-1 lead Saturday.
Analysis: Schneider is more of a defender than a batsman. Consider him only in deeper leagues for his likelihood of getting a lot of at-bats as one of the Nationals' veterans.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider returned to the starting lineup Thursday against the Rockies after sitting out one game with a bruised right arm. He was hit by a pitch just above his elbow Tuesday.
Analysis: Schneider remains a good starter in all NL-only Fantasy leagues, but you can do better in mixed formats.
News: Houston starter Chris Sampson hit Nationals C Brian Schneider just above the right elbow with a pitch in the seventh inning on Tuesday. Schneider left the game in the ninth and will miss Wednesday's game, but hopes to be back in the lineup Thursday against Colorado.
Analysis: Set your daily Fantasy lineups accordingly, as Schneider will be OUT on Wednesday. He is considered day to day.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: C Brian Schneider got a break from the official scorer without playing a game Monday. Schneider was charged with two passed balls in a loss Saturday to the Florida Marlins, but Nationals officials announced Monday that one of the miscues had been changed to a wild pitch -- charged to LHP Matt Chico.
Analysis: Schneider should be able to return Tuesday, but he is nothing more than a deeper NL-only Fantasy catcher.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: C Brian Schneider sat out Sunday's game, but it had little to do with the painful-looking ball he fouled off his right knee Friday. Schneider was 0-for-3 when he returned Saturday, and Sunday's day off was planned, manager Manny Acta said.
Analysis: Schneider remains a good starter in all NL-only Fantasy leagues, but you can do better in mixed formats.
News: Brian Schneider went 20-for-77 (.260) at the plate, with one homer and 10 RBI, in the month of June.
Analysis: Schneider remains a good starter in all NL-only Fantasy leagues, but you can do better in mixed formats.
News: C Brian Schneider and 3B Ryan Zimmerman each were 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Tuesday's game at Baltimore. The home run for Schneider was his fourth, while Zimmerman is now into double digits after his 10th blast.
Analysis: Schneider remains a must-start in all NL-only Fantasy leagues, while Zimmerman is a must-start in all formats despite his poor .247 batting average.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider went 2-for-3 with one run, one walk and two RBI during Wednesday's game against the Pirates. He is 5-for-18 (.277) with five RBI in his last five games.
Analysis: Schneider started to improve at the plate in May, and although his numbers might not look that impressive, he is starting to produce on a more regular basis. Use him in NL-only play and consider him a No. 2 catcher in larger Rotisserie mixed leagues.
News: Brian Schneider hit his second homer in three days Friday at St. Louis. He had just one long ball in his first 40 games this season.
Analysis: Schneider couldn't hit the blind side of a barn in April, as he staggered to a .184 average. May has been kinder to the Nats catcher. Use him in NL-only play and consider him a No. 2 catcher in larger Rotisserie mixed leagues while he is hot.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, one homer and two RBI during Wednesday's game against the Reds. It was his second homer and seventh double of the season. He has now hit safely in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Schneider couldn't hit the blind side of a barn in April, as he staggered to a .184 average. May has been kinder to the Nats catcher. He is now hitting .239, but still should only be used in NL-only leagues.
News: C Brian Schneider entered Saturday hitting .414 with four doubles in May, raising his average to .248. He hit .184 in April. Schneider said he hasn't made any changes to his approach at the plate, or his routine off the field. "I really haven't done anything different. I wish I could tell you guys I have but I just haven't," he said. "I've just been trying to swing at good pitches and use the whole field."
Analysis: Schneider is nothing more than an NL-only catcher at this point, but he could be a stopgap for you in mixed leagues when he's going well. His defense and veteran status will keep him in the lineup more than most catchers around the league.
News: Brian Schneider (illness) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth in manager Manny Acta's lineup for Monday's game at San Diego.
Analysis: It appear safe to get Schneider back into the active lineup in all deeper NL-only leagues for Fantasy Week 5 (April 30-May 6).
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider (illness) did not play Sunday against the Mets.
Analysis: It is hard to view Schneider Fantasy viable with such a poor batting average (.194), but he is driving in some runs at least (12). He remains just a low-end NL-only option when healthy. He is day to day.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider wasn't in the starting lineup Saturday against the Mets because of illness. "He had a fever earlier in the day. He's not feeling well," manager Manny Acta said. Rookie Jesus Flores started in Schneider's place.
Analysis: It is hard to view Schneider Fantasy viable with such a poor batting average (.194), but he is driving in some runs at least (12). He remains just a low-end NL-only option when healthy. He is day to day.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider has a team-high 12 RBI despite batting eighth and hitting just .188.
Analysis: It is hard to view Schneider Fantasy viable with such a poor batting average, but he is driving in some runs at least. He remains just a low-end NL-only option.
News: After going 0-for-9 the previous two nights, C Brian Schneider was given Sunday's game against the Marlins off.
Analysis: Schneider has seen his batting average drop to .169, and he's falling into an old habit of rolling his hands over and hitting weak groundballs to the right side of the infield. Rookie C Jesus Flores made his third career start in place of Schneider on Sunday.
News: C Brian Schneider entered Tuesday with five RBI -- but none came courtesy of a hit. Instead, he drove in runs with two sacrifice flies, two groundouts and a fielder's choice. He's the first major leaguer since Pittsburgh's Mike Kingery in 1996 to collect his first 5 RBI of a season without producing any on a hit.
Analysis: Schneider is nothing more than an NL-only catcher at this point, but he could be a stopgap for you in mixed leagues when he's going well. His defense and veteran status will keep him in the lineup more than most catchers around the league.
News: Manager Manny Acta will try to shake things up with a new-look lineup this week. Austin Kearns, who had been hitting cleanup, is being bumped down to the No. 5 spot, with Dmitri Young moving up to No. 4. Ryan Church, who has six extra-base hits already, will now bat sixth, with Ronnie Belliard and Brian Schneider behind him. "We'll bounce back," Church said. "We're paid to hit, so eventually we're going to come around."
Analysis: All of the Nationals bats will be streaky options in Fantasy leagues at this point. Consider reserving or cutting them in mixed leagues for hotter alternatives when they are struggling.
News: Jesus Flores made his first career start behind the plate Sunday against the Diamondbacks, giving starter C Brian Schneider a day off.
Analysis: Schneider is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season. He's hitting just .136 -- although he did register four RBI on the offense-depleted Nationals.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider went 2-for-3 with two doubles during Friday's spring game against the Orioles. He is now hitting .353 with six doubles this spring.
Analysis: Schneider, who hit only .256 last season, has kept his spring training average above .300 this spring. He credits some work he's done with hitting coach Mitchell Page, who recommended Schneider widen his batting stance, for the improvements. An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider (hamstring) returned to the team's lineup Sunday against the Braves. He went hitless in two at-bats.
Analysis: Schneider, who hit only .256 last season, has kept his spring training average above .300 this spring. He credits some work he's done with hitting coach Mitchell Page, who recommended Schneider widen his batting stance, for the improvements. An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider is expected to return Sunday against Atlanta after missing a week with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Schneider, who hit only .256 last season, has kept his spring training average above .300 this spring. He credits some work he's done with hitting coach Mitchell Page, who recommended Schneider widen his batting stance, for the improvements. An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: Brian Schneider is growing up on and off the field this spring. The Nationals catcher and his wife, Jordan, welcomed their first child on March 3. Given three days off to tend to wife and daughter, Schneider rejoined the Nationals on March 6 and showed no signs of rust. He homered, doubled and drove in four runs, further justifying manager Manny Acta's lofty praise of the 30-year-old. "As soon as I got to see him in spring training, he looks like a different guy to me," Acta said. "He's using his lower half so much better, and he's hitting the ball the other way instead of trying to pull everything. He's looked real good to me."
Analysis: Schneider, who hit only .256 last season, has kept his spring training average around .500. He credits some work he's done with hitting coach Mitchell Page, who recommended Schneider widen his batting stance, for the improvements. An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: After missing three games for the birth of his daughter, Schneider went 2-for-2 with a home run, double and four RBI in Tuesday's spring game against the Braves. Schneider played in Friday's spring training opener before leaving to spend some time with his wife and new daughter. "I didn't get any hits in Vero, but I felt good," Schneider said. "And that's the key right now -- how you feel and how you're seeing pitches."
Analysis: An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider is determined to be a consistent, productive hitter this season. The 30-year-old catcher struggled through most of 2006, carrying a .225 average into August. But he finished strong, batting .311 after that, and now he says he wants to carry that hot streak into the upcoming season. "I know people said I was having a down and bad year, and obviously I'll accept that," Schneider told the Washington Post. "But I had a career high in RBI (55), and those last two months, I was a different person. I made some adjustments, and I'm going to take that from Day One this year. I'm looking forward to it."
Analysis: An abysmal 2006 season has knocked Schneider down the Fantasy rankings to outside of the top 30 catchers. He is definitely a low-end starter in NL-only leagues, but could be a potential No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed leagues if his strong finish last year carries over into this season.
News: C Brian Schneider made his major-league debut at first base in the seventh inning Sunday.
Analysis: Schneider is solid backstop because of defense, but he's more of an NL-only Fantasy player with his bat. He defense will keep him in the lineup a lot in 2007, though, if he can afford injury.
News: Ryan Zimmerman hit a three-run double, Brian Schneider tied a career high with four hits and Jose Vidro went 3-for-3 Monday night.
Analysis: Zimmerman might be the Fantasy rookie of the year and is a must-have in any format, while catcher Schneider and 2B Vidro are veteran options for deeper leagues.
News: C Brian Schneider started Wednesday after missing three games with a sore groin.
Analysis: When healthy, Schneider warrants consideration in deeper leagues. Track his progress through the weekend before considering him for Fantasy Week 26 (Sept. 25-Oct. 1).
News: Brian Schneider (groin) was out of the lineup for the third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Braves.
Analysis: Schneider remains day to day. When healthy, he warrants consideration in deeper leagues, but it doesn't look like that will happen in the season's final two weeks.
News: C Brian Schneider was listed as day to day after sitting out for the second consecutive game with a sore groin Monday. Manager Frank Robinson said he decided to sit Schneider upon the recommendation of the team's medical staff, and he said it was a problem that was not likely to go away before the end of the season. Robert Fick started in his place and he's not really worth owning in most formats.
Analysis: Schneider is in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak that has raised his average to a season-high .251. When healthy, he warrants consideration in deeper leagues, but it doesn't look like that will happen in the season's final two weeks.
News: C Brian Schneider doubled in the first to extend his hitting streak to 10 games, tying his career high.
Analysis: Schneider is a solid catching option for deeper leagues down the stretch.
News: Brian Schneider has an active six-game hitting streak, dating back to Aug. 20. In that span, he has six RBI and one run scored.
Analysis: Defense and the lack of a solid Nats backup, keeps Schneider in the lineup regularly. That makes him a stopgap in deeper mixed leagues and a solid option in NL-only formats, assuming he can stay healthy down the stretch.
News: C Brian Schneider reflected on his season before the game, the first time he has spoken to reporters since his out-of-character, expletive-laden tirade after a loss Sunday. Asked to assess the year, Schneider paused for a moment, then said: "Obviously, I wish it could have been better. No one wants to have a down season, but it's part of life, it's part of baseball."
Analysis: Schneider entered Tuesday batting .235 with three homers and 37 RBI; he's thrown out 13 of 57 runners trying to steal, a 23 percent success rate. He led NL catchers by throwing out 38 percent of would-be base stealers in 2005, and topped the majors in that category the previous two seasons. Defense and the lack of a solid Nats backup, keeps Schneider in the lineup regularly. That makes him a stopgap in deeper mixed leagues and a solid option in NL-only formats, assuming he can stay healthy down the stretch.
News: Manager Frank Robinson chalked up Brian Schneider's out-of-character postgame tirade Sunday to "a heat-of-the-moment thing."
Analysis: Schneider remains a decent catcher starter in deeper leagues. He will play every day his body allows as the Nats primary backstop. He's still only a No. 2 NL-only catcher at best.
News: Brian Schneider was part of an 0-for-14 night with six strikeouts for Washington's 5-6-7-8 hitters Saturday against John Maine. "He just challenged us," Schneider said.
Analysis: Schneider is a decent catcher starter in deeper leagues. He will play every day his body allows as the Nats primary backstop. That helps his NL-only value.
News: Brian Schneider has three RBI the past two games after driving in two runs in the previous 19.
Analysis: Schneider is a decent catcher starter in deeper leagues. He will play every day his body allows as the Nats primary backstop. That helps his NL-only value.
News: Brian Schneider stole second base in the eighth inning Sunday against the Padres, his third career steal and first since April 17, 2005, and only found out later it wasn't supposed to happen. Third base coach Tony Beasley inadvertently gave Schneider the steal sign, and before he could fix the mistake, Schneider was off and running. "I was definitely surprised," Schneider said. "But I was given a sign, and I do what I'm told." Said Beasley: "It worked out, but it was my mistake. I gave the sign, and I went somewhere that it looked like something. And by the time I corrected it, I guess we lost eye contact."
Analysis: Don't expect many more mistakes like this to happen. Schneider certainly isn't on any Fantasy rosters because of his speed.
News: Brian Schneider (back) was back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at San Francisco. He is batting eighth and is back behind the plate for manager Frank Robinson.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Schneider back into the active Fantasy lineup in all NL-only leagues which allow daily moves.
News: Brian Schneider (back) was unable to start Monday's game at San Francisco, but he did replace Robert Fick in the bottom of the seventh inning behind the plate. He was hitless in his only at-bat.
Analysis: Schneider might be healthy enough to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game, but keep him reserved in all leagues until he can officially start.
News: Washington C Brian Schneider left Sunday’s game after three innings because of a mild strain in his lower back.
Analysis: This news makes him a risky option for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Brian Schneider, who has struggled at the plate this season, hit a two-run homer in the eighth, completing a 3-for-4 day and raising his average to .231 on Sunday against San Diego.
Analysis: Even in deeper NL-only leagues, Schneider shouldn't be considered a viable starting option since he's only behind the dish for his defensive play, not his bat.
News: Slumping C Brian Schneider vowed not to repeat the mental errors that led to him not running out two dropped third strikes in last weekend's series against Tampa Bay. "I put my head down and didn't look back, and that's my fault and I won't do it again," Schneider said.
Analysis: He entered Monday's game with a .221 average. Schneider adopted the don't-worry-about-numbers approach at some point last season. He is a notoriously streaky hitter, and he found himself thinking about his lack of production during his slumps. Even in deeper NL-only leagues, Schneider shouldn't be considered a viable starting option since he's only behind the dish for his defensive play, not his bat.
News: On June 9, Brian Schneider went 3-for-6 against the Philadelphia Phillies, raising his average to .248. But since that point, Schneider was just 7 for 46 (.152), dropping his average to .226, heading into Thursday night's game against Toronto. According to the Washington Post, Schneider is trying not to think about his slump. "If you worry about it on a day-to-day basis, you're just going to drive yourself crazy," Schneider said. "If you take care of business on the field, it doesn't matter what you're at right now. It's what you're at at the end of the season."
Analysis: Schneider adopted the don't-worry-about-numbers approach at some point last season. He is a notoriously streaky hitter, and he found himself thinking about his lack of production during his slumps. Even in deeper NL-only leagues, Schneider shouldn't be considered a viable starting option since he's only behind the dish for his defensive play, not his bat.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider did not play Thursday at Toronto. Rob Fick got the start instead. Schneider, hitting .226, is in an 0-for-7 mini-slump over his last two games.
Analysis: Even in deeper NL-only leagues, Schneider shouldn't be considered a viable starting option since he's only behind the dish for his defensive play, not his bat. If he's your starting catcher, you need to make a trade or pick up a better player.
News: Despite catching all 12 innings of Friday night's marathon 9-8 victory, C Brian Schneider was behind the plate Saturday, as he usually is when RHP Livan Hernandez starts. Manager Frank Robinson said Schneider would be rested Sunday, when Robert Fick will catch.
Analysis: Schneider is a decent low-end mixed league catcher. He will play more than most catchers when healthy and doesn't embarrass himself at the plate.
News: Brian Schneider hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Washington reliever Bill Bray earned the win in his major league debut. He only threw one pitch as Schneider threw out Corey Koskie trying to steal second in the eighth.
Analysis: He nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues.
News: Brian Schneider was activated from the Washington Nationals' disabled list before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, solving the behind-the-plate troubles that prompted Robinson to switch catchers mid-inning the night before. To make room for Schneider, the Nationals placed reliever Felix Rodriguez on 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20, with right shoulder tendinitis.
Analysis: Schneider worked himself back into shape by going 2-for-9 in a pair of rehab starts with Class-A Potomac this week. It was his first time on the disabled list in his career. He nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues because of his failure to produce at the plate. He's good defensively, which the Nats could use, but his bat is not that reliable.
News: Nationals C Brian Schneider emerged from his two-day rehab assignment at Class A Potomac with no problems with his strained left hamstring. He appears set to be activated off the 15-day DL Friday. The Nationals could certainly use their starting catcher back. Backup C Wiki Gonzalez struggled behind the plate before suffering a mild concussion Wednesday after getting conked in the head by the backswing of Astros OF Preston Wilson. C-1B Matt LeCroy started instead on Thursday and allowed Houston to steal seven bases while also committing two throwing errors before he was replaced by 1B/C Robert Fick.
Analysis: Schneider has become nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues because of his failure to produce at the plate. He's good defensively, which the Nats could use, but his bat is not that reliable.
News: Brian Schneider (hamstring) played in the first of two rehab games for Class A Potomac on Tuesday night. He was 1-for-5 with a strikeout while serving as the designated hitter.
Analysis: Barring any setbacks, the team might activate him from the 15-day disabled list on Friday which is when he will be eligible to return.
News: Brian Schneider (left hamstring) will start what's expected to be a two-game rehab assignment at Single-A Potomac on Tuesday, and the plan is for him to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday, when he's eligible. He'll play DH at Potomac.
Analysis: Reserve Schneider in all leagues until he returns and proves his health.
News: Washington placed catcher Brian Schneider on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring before Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The move is retroactive to Thursday. Schneider was hitting .230 with one homer and 14 RBI.
Analysis: Robert Fick and Matt LeCroy will handle the catching duties for the next couple of weeks. Reserve Schneider in all leagues until he returns and proves his health.
News: C Brian Schneider was back on the bench Thursday after his tight hamstring acted up Wednesday night. Schneider thought he had solved the problem once he took three consecutive days off, but it now appears he'll need several more days of rest before he can return to full strength. C Matt LeCroy has been starting in Schneider's place and will continue to do so.
Analysis: Schneider's poor stats and health make him the perfect candidate to be dropped from roster-logged teams. If you need a more reliable NL-only catcher, consider healthier alternatives like Ronnie Paulino, Yadier Molina and Mike Matheny.
News: Brian Schneider (hamstring) was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's game at Cincinnati in his return to the lineup. He missed three games due to the ailment.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Schneider back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: C Brian Schneider is nearly ready to return. He left Saturday's game with Pittsburgh with tightness in his left hamstring. "He's 99 percent," manager Frank Robinson said. "We expect him to play tomorrow, and he's available tonight."
Analysis: Schneider got off to a slow start this season, but he's a decent option at the catcher position in deeper leagues.
News: The team's official website reports Brian Schneider (hamstring) is "99 percent" healed and he is expected to play on Wednesday at Cincinnati.
Analysis: Schneider remains day to day. Matthew LeCroy started in his place on Tuesday and swatted his first National League home run.
News: Brian Schneider (hamstring) was out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at Cincinnati. Matthew LeCroy got the start behind the plate in his place.
Analysis: Schneider remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues which allow daily moves until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: C Brian Schneider is expected to return to the Nationals' lineup Tuesday after being forced to leave Saturday's game with tightness in his left hamstring. Schneider sat out Sunday's game, and with an off-day Monday, he expected to be back to 100 percent in time for the start of Washington's nine-game road trip.
Analysis: Schneider is nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues because of his failure to produce at the plate.
News: C Brian Schneider sat out Sunday's game against the Pirates with a tight left hamstring, suffered during Saturday night's loss. Schneider said he expects to be ready to play Tuesday in Cincinnati. C Matt LeCroy started behind the plate in his place Sunday.
Analysis: Schneider is nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues because of his failure to produce at the plate.
News: C Brian Schneider showed some signs of life at the plate Wednesday for the first time in a while. Schneider, who entered with a .198 batting average, went 2-for-3 with his first homer of the year and three RBIs in the Nationals' 6-5 loss to the Marlins. Manager Frank Robinson has stuck with Schneider despite his struggles with the bat since Opening Day.
Analysis: A few Fantasy owners have stuck with Schneider as well, but unless he really comes alive he's nothing more than a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues.
News: Nats C Brian Schneider was hitless on Wednesday against the Nationals in three at-bats.
Analysis: Schneider is not hitting .172. He's not a good starting option and is a questionable bench pick.
News: C Brian Schneider, mired in an 0-for-10 slump and hitting .180 overall, was given Tuesday night's game off by manager Frank Robinson. Robinson is concerned that Schneider has developed some bad habits at the plate during his slump, such as opening up his front side and leaving himself vulnerable to outside pitches. Schneider has been working on correcting the problem for about a week now to no avail. "He's trying, but I don't see it," Robinson said. Backup C Matt LeCroy started in Schneider's place Tuesday against the Reds.
Analysis: The Nationals don't have any better options so expect Schneider to be allowed to work himself out of the slump. He's a mediocre option in NL-only leagues.
News: Brian Schneider went 2-for-4 at Philadelphia Thursday, with a walk and two RBI. He has hit safely in four straight games.
Analysis: Schneider has played in 16 games this year, which is a lot for a catcher. So you know the Nationals are playing him a lot this season. Unfortunately, that usually means his bad batting average will hurt your overall batting average more than a catcher with 10 games started so far.
News: The struggling Nationals optioned backup catcher Wiki Gonzalez to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday. "This ballclub is showing signs of not going anywhere," manager Frank Robinson said. "So we're not going to sit still here and see us go in the hole without trying to do something." Gonzalez made one start in place of catcher Brian Schneider. Matthew LeCroy now becomes the No. 2 catcher.
Analysis: Robinson would prefer using LeCroy only in an emergency role behind the plate. "Very rarely now is (Schneider) going to get a rest," Robinson said. Consider Schneider a starter in NL-only leagues and a viable option in deeper mixed leagues because of his promise of ample playing time. He doesn't embarrass himself at the plate.
News: With the Astros starting left-handers Sunday and Monday, manager Frank Robinson planned to bench slumping left-handed hitters Brian Schneider and Brandon Watson. Schneider entered Saturday's game 0-for-13 on the season. Watson was 2-for-16. "I said to Schneider and Watson, 'You're not swinging the bat well right now,"' Robinson said. "'Going against two left-handers is going to mess you up even worse.'" Marlon Byrd would replace Watson in center field and Wiki Gonzalez would fill in for Schneider in the final two games of the series.
Analysis: Schneider's slow start has him as someone to sit in mixed leagues for Fantasy Week 2 (April 10-16).
News: Brian Schneider took some extra batting practice with manager Frank Robinson and hitting coach Mitchell Page before Friday night's game in Houston. Schneider entered the game without a hit in 11 at-bats this season, and Robinson believes his catcher has too much body movement in his swing. "He's way out of whack," Robinson said. "That's the only way to put it."
Analysis: Schneider is a fairly steady option for NL-only league owners who need a quality catcher. Now's not the time to be starting him, though, since he will find the bench a few times. Keep him on staff, but find someone else to catch until Schneider can snap his skid.
News: C Brian Schneider is mired in an 0-for-11 slump to open the season. Schneider, who hasn't hit the ball out of the infield in three games, had trouble finding his stroke this spring after missing two weeks of camp during the World Baseball Classic. Manager Frank Robinson said he wants to continue giving Schneider chances to break out of his funk but acknowledged that backup C Wiki Gonzalez likely would start at least one game this weekend in Houston.
Analysis: Schneider is a fairly steady option for NL-only league owners who need a quality catcher. Now's not the time to be starting him, though, since he will find the bench a few times. Keep him on staff, but find someone else to catch until Schneider can snap his skid.
News: C Brian Schneider struggled to find his stroke this spring after returning from the World Baseball Classic, and as a result he will open the season as the Nationals' No. 8 hitter. Despite some concerns by club officials, Schneider said he's confident he will start to swing the bat better once he gets more regular at-bats during April.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Schneider hit .268 with 10 homers and 44 RBI last year. In six seasons with Montreal and Washington, he has batted .256 with 94 doubles, 37 homers and 185 RBI in 504 games. While his numbers might not look great, he's a solid, steady option for NL-only leagues.
News: Brian Schneider returned to the Nationals from the WBC and is expected to play in a minor league intrasquad game Sunday, when he will bat leadoff and catch Livan Hernandez.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Schneider hit .268 with 10 homers and 44 RBI last year. In six seasons with Montreal and Washington, he has batted .256 with 94 doubles, 37 homers and 185 RBI in 504 games. While his numbers might not look great, he's a solid, steady option for NL-only leagues. The catching crop in the NL has been depleted in recent years and now relies on steady vets like Michael Barrett, Jason LaRue and Schneider.
News: In CBS SportsLine.com's NL-only experts 5x5 Rotisserie draft, Nationals C Brian Schneider was selected in the 14th round (159th overall).
Analysis: The 29-year-old Schneider hit .268 with 10 homers and 44 RBI last year. In six seasons with Montreal and Washington, he has batted .256 with 94 doubles, 37 homers and 185 RBI in 504 games. While his numbers might not look great, he's a solid, steady option for NL-only leagues. The catching crop in the NL has been depleted in recent years and now relies on steady vets like Michael Barrett, Jason LaRue and Schneider.
News: Catcher Brian Schneider agreed to a $16 million, four-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding salary arbitration. "Brian is one of the best defensive catchers in baseball and we're glad to be able to keep him in Washington for at least the next four years," GM Jim Bowden said. "It is the goal of any organization to sign, develop and then retain their own homegrown players, and this is what we've accomplished with Brian's contract." Schneider led NL catchers by throwing out 38 percent of would-be base stealers last season; he topped the majors in that category the previous two seasons.
Analysis: The 29-year-old Schneider hit .268 with 10 homers and 44 RBI last year. In six seasons with Montreal and Washington, he has batted .256 with 94 doubles, 37 homers and 185 RBI in 504 games. While his numbers might not look great, he's a solid, steady option for NL-only leagues. The catching crop in the NL has been depleted in recent years and now relies on steady vets like Michael Barrett, Jason LaRue and Schneider.
News: Brian Schneider (shoulder) was unable to play in the weekend series against the Mets.
Analysis: Schneider is too risky to consider in any Fantasy lineup in the final week of the regular season. With the Nationals out of the playoff hunt, consider him out for the season.
News: Schneider (shoulder) was unable to play against the Mets Friday.
Analysis: Schneider was replaced by Gary Bennett and Keith Osik behind the plate.
News: Washington C Brian Schneider left after the sixth inning Wednesday because he was hit on the right shoulder by a foul ball off Pedro Feliz's bat. Tendinitis in that shoulder sidelined Schneider for the team's last road trip.
Analysis: Track his progress through the weekend before you consider him for your Fantasy lineup in the season's final week. We say find healthier alternatives in mixed leagues.
News: C Brian Schneider returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night after missing the previous five games with a balky right shoulder. He hopes to play regularly the rest of the season.
Analysis: Consider Schneider a viable NL-only starting catcher here on out. The contending Nats will need him in the lineup as long as they stay in the race.
News: Catcher Brian Schneider, who hasn't played since Tuesday because of a sore right shoulder, had a throwing session and hit off a batting tee without pain Sunday. He hopes to be starting against the Giants on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com.
Analysis: Schneider remains a risky play in Fantasy leagues here on out. He could be in and out of the lineup and is only really viable in NL formats at this point. Find someone healthier for your mixed-league lineup.
News: Manager Frank Robinson said C Brian Schneider probably wouldn't be available for the rest of the Nationals' road trip at San Diego because of his injured shoulder.
Analysis: Gary Bennett continues to start in Schneider's place.
News: Brian Schneider wasn't in the starting lineup after hurting his right shoulder during Tuesday night's 4-2 victory. He entered that game in the eighth inning and singled and scored in the ninth, when he apparently was hurt. And what if the Mets had tried to steal a base against him in the bottom of the inning? "I was going to try to throw him out best I could," he said.
Analysis: Keep Schneider reserved in larger mixed leagues. Gary Bennett started in his place Wednesday.
News: Brian Schneider drove in four runs Saturday as the Nationals rallied against the New York bullpen. His two-run, two-out double in the ninth against Mets closer Braden Looper capped Washington's comeback and cost Pedro Martinez his first victory in almost a month.
Analysis: Schneider has emerged as a strong start in mixed leagues. He has enjoyed a career season to this point and should remain active.
News: Brian Schneider (shoulder) was back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at Houston. He was 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Schneider back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: C Brian Schneider sat out a fourth consecutive game with a bad right shoulder, although he said he would be available in an emergency.
Analysis: Schneider is a risky start for Fantasy Week 19 (Aug. 8-14). We say reserve him if you have healthy alternatives at the catcher position.
News: Brian Schneider (shoulder) missed his second straight game on Thursday against the Padres.
Analysis: Schneider remains day to day. Gary Bennett got his second straight start in his absence.
News: Brian Schneider was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Dodgers, this time due to tendinitis in his right shoulder.
Analysis: Schneider had missed time over the weekend due to soreness in his knee. He is once again considered day to day. Gary Bennett started in his absence behind the plate.
News: Gary Schneider (knee) was back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against L.A. Dodgers. He was 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Schneider back into the active Fantasy lineup in all daily leagues.
News: The Washington Post reports Schneider missed Sunday's game at Florida due to soreness in his knee.
Analysis: Schneider is considered day to day. Gary Bennett filled in during his absence.
News: C Brian Schneider, who has been dealing with a sore finger, was available Saturday. Manager Frank Robinson opted to start C Gary Bennett on Saturday because LHP Jamie Moyer started for Seattle and Schneider is a left-handed hitter.
Analysis: Schneider did return to the lineup Sunday, but he went 0-for-4. He is a risky start in anything but the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point.
News: Brian Schneider (sore right knee) was back in the starting lineup Friday against the Cardinals. He missed the previous contest.
Analysis: Schneider is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy catcher in mixed league because he's in the lineup consistently. He had career-highs in home runs (14) and RBI (49) last year.
News: The team's official website reports Brian Schneider was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday due to a sore right knee.
Analysis: Schneider is considered day to day. He is expected to play on Friday in St. Louis.
News: Brian Schneider registered a season-high three hits in five at-bats with an RBI at San Francisco Saturday.
Analysis: Schneider is worth starting in larger mixed leagues as a No. 2 Fantasy catcher. He has a five-game hitting streak.
News: Brian Schneider was hit by a pitch on the left elbow and was forced to leave Friday's game at Atlanta in the fifth inning.
Analysis: Schneider is considered day to day. Einar Diaz replaced him behind the plate.
News: Brian Schneider went 4-for-5 Sunday against Atlanta.
Analysis: Schneider is a decent No. 2 Fantasy catcher option. He ranks 14th among catchers with 12 home runs.
News: Brian Schneider (head) returned to the starting lineup Monday against the Mets. He has not played since injuring his head on July 23.
Analysis: Schneider was batting eighth and was behind the plate. When healthy, he is a solid second Fantasy catcher in larger NL-only leagues, at best.
News: Brian Schneider (head) remained out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Schneider suffered the head injury in Friday's game and has not played since. Schneider is an adequate second Fantasy catcher in deeper leagues, at best. Do not start him this week because of the injury.
News: Brian Schneider was removed from the game in the top of the 5th inning due to a head injury.
Analysis: Schneider was replaced in the field by Einar Diaz. He will be reevaluated later Friday.
News: Brian Schneider finally seems to be waking up at the plate. He has batted .333 (11-for-33) with four home runs and nine RBI in his last nine games. Schneider is also hitting .303 (27-for-89) since beginning the season in a 2-for-25 slide.
Analysis: Schneider offers just enough offensively to warrant using as a No. 2 Fantasy catcher in all league formats. Expect him to struggle at times, however.
News: Once the Expos traded Michael Barrett to Oakland Monday, it paved the way for Schneider to be the main backstop for Montreal.
Analysis: Schneider is an exciting catching prospect and should definitely be chosen as a No. 2 catcher in most formats.
News: Expos manager Frank Robinson told the Montreal Gazette that Brian Schneider will play regularly at catcher until rosters expand on Sept. 1. Michael Barrett, the team's other veteran catcher, suffered a setback during his rehabilitation stint in Triple-A Edmonton.
Analysis: Schneider is worth using in NL-only leagues now that he's playing on a regular basis. He'll probably get enough at-bats even in September to warrant keeping active the remainder of the season.
News: With Michael Barrett (hip flexor) being placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, the Expos will use Brian Schneider as their starting catcher. He was 0-for-3 on Tuesday with a strikeout.
Analysis: Schneider will get the bulk of the at-bats until Barrett is able to return, with Edwards Guzman also seeing time behind the plate on occasion. Neither has any Fantasy appeal.
News: With Michael Barrett still hurting, Brian Schneider has been playing often. He has thrown out 42.9 percent of baserunners, notes the Montreal Gazette. "Currently, (Schneider) is our best option against right-handers and against some left-handers," manager Frank Robinson said.
Analysis: Schneider does have some offensive potential, and is worth a look in NL-only leagues.
News: Brian Schneider (ankle) entered Sunday's game as a defensive replacement.
Analysis: Schneider might be worth a free agent pickup later in the year if he can earn quality playing time.
News: Brian Schneider (ankle) is playing in minor league games. He was 1-for-2 in a game on Wednesday, according to the Montreal Gazette.
Analysis: Schneider is worth a look as a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues.
News: The Montreal Gazette says Brian Schneider is ready to test his ankle sprain. He will catch an inning and lead off every inning on the back fields as he tries to make up for lost spring time.
Analysis: Schneider is worth a look as a No. 2 catcher in NL-only leagues.
News: The Montreal Gazette says Brian Schneider (ankle) might return on Thursday.
Analysis: Schneider is worth consideration in NL-only leagues as a second catcher.
News: Brian Schneider remains out with an ankle injury, according to the Montreal Gazette. He is still "a ways away," according to Frank Robinson.
Analysis: Schneider might be worth a free agent pickup later in the year if he can earn quality playing time.
News: The Montreal Gazette says Brian Schneider removed the brace around his left ankle and was limping less on Monday.
Analysis: Schneider is ready to catch and throw. He can earn a lot of playing time behind the plate if he has a good spring.
News: The Montreal Gazette says X-rays on Brian Schneider's left ankle were negative. He will miss at least a week.
Analysis: If Schneider can get back into action soon, he'll have a chance to earn some serious playing time at a weak position for Montreal.
News: The Montreal Gazette says Schneider injured his left ankle on Sunday and will miss four to five days. "It's going to be sore for a couple of days. I don't want it to be any longer than that, though, because the games start and I don't want to lose any more time," Schneider said.
Analysis: Schneider is a sleeper candidate in NL-only leagues. He might earn serious playing time with a good spring.
News: The Expos optioned Schneider to Triple-A Ottawa on Sunday. He wasn't playing much and wasn't worthy of owning in a Fantasy league to begin with.
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News: Schneider was recalled from Triple-A Ottawa by the Montreal Expos on Monday. Schneider was hitting .255 with four home runs and 27 RBI in 54 games for the Montreal affiliate prior to the call-up.
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News: Optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The Expos decided to go with two catchers again once Lenny Webster returned from the DL, so they released Charlie O'Brien and sent Schneider back down.
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