Brian Schneider

The Braves' longest losing streak this season and a series of injuries and health problems have caused manager Fredi Gonzalez to reach a long way for a positive spin. Atlanta's their losing streak reached six games Saturday with an 8-4 defeat to Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals. "We ...  

(Staff writer Carroll Rogers is filling in for David O’Brien.) Remember when these Nationals-Braves series used to be the ones I just filled in for DOB in and ho hum, just a getcha through until the next interesting match-up? Them days are over. Bryce Harper makes first visit to Turner Field The Braves welcome to town the 26-18 Washington Nationals, in first place in the NL East by one game and the team the Braves have chased and swapped the...  

The Phillies fan in a Roy Halladay jersey turns his back to rightfield, where former Phillie Jayson Werth plays for the Washington Nationals. The fan resembles those you might see walking around Citizens Bank Park or Northern Liberties or Xfinity Live! on a game night, the type who became emblematic of Phillies euphoria amid the team’s late-aught success, before the winning begat sky-high expectations — and equally high levels of anxiety about...  

PHILADELPHIA – Brian Schneider was a solid defensive catcher and helped bring along rookie pitcher Vance Worley in 2011, the veteran catcher’s second season as Carlos Ruiz’s backup in Philadelphia. But Schneider will openly admit he did ...  

Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings, and Ian Desmond and Rick Ankiel homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday night. Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in two runs for the Nationals ...  

The Phillies fan in a Roy Halladay jersey turns his back to rightfield, where former Phillie Jayson Werth plays for the Washington Nationals. The fan resembles those you might see walking around Citizens Bank Park or Northern Liberties or ...  

ATLANTA - The stationary bike beeped twice, and Joe Blanton stepped off after 15 minutes exactly. Around him, the rest of the Phillies reveled in a brisk getaway day 4-0 victory over the Braves. A team official worked feverishly to push up the team's charter flight to Washington. Brian Schneider iced his back with a wide smile. Cliff Lee and Jonathan Papelbon lounged in a corner of the room and laughed.  

In the game, Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee struck out Jason Castro, but the ball got away from Phillies catcher Brian Schneider. When he turned to collect it Davidson was in his way and prevented Schneider from getting to the ball in time to throw ...  

Our two Lehigh Valley products in the big leagues -- Phillies catcher Brian Schneider and A's catcher Anthony Recker ... 4-1 win at the Phils' home away from home, San Diego's Petco Park. Schneider went 2-for-4 (he's now 2-for-10 for the season ...  

The Washington Nationals have consistently finished well off the pace in the National League East, but lately they've had plenty of success against the team that's won the division five consecutive years. (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals have ...  

Washington Nationals young phenom Stephen Strasburg will make his sixth start of the season tonight when his ballclub opens a key three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies in D.C. (Sports Network) - Washington Nationals young phenom Stephen ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Brian Schneider expected more of himself last year ... So far, there's no trip to the disabled list scheduled, but it could be coming. Vance Worley confirmed after Tuesday's game that he was scratched from his scheduled start ...  

He allowed three runs (one earned) in his six innings, with home runs by Brian Schneider and Hunter Pence the only blemishes. "For the most part it went pretty well," Lyles said. "I couple pitches I left up, I wish I could have the one to Schneider back.  

These aren't the weak Washington Nationals the National League is used to seeing. Not only are young superstars Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg with the team (the Pirates will face Strasburg on Thursday), but the Nationals staff leads the ...  

The Washington Nationals only think they can keep Phillies fans from swarming into Nationals Park with the ticket campaign that they inaugurated earlier this year: "Take Back the Park." Think again. Philadelphia will be well-represented when the ...  

Milwaukee’s Major League Baseball team is the Milwaukee Brewers ... Their first game brought in an amazing 1.8 million fans which became a National League record. They finished their first season in their home in second place. The Braves took the ...  

He had retired 11 consecutive batters to that point. Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson pitched well, too. He allowed four hits through the first four innings before Phillies catcher Brian Schneider hit a solo home run to right field to tie the ...  

It’s likely the Phillies will break camp with only one bench player - catcher Brian Schneider - back from last year. John Mayberry Jr. was a role player last season, but he’ll be starting at first base or left field. Thome is one of eight players with ...  

VIERA – Edwin Jackson was all smiles in the Washington Nationals clubhouse after cruising through six innings today as the Nationals beat the visiting Braves 6-3. Jackson, who said he focused less on mechanics this start, allowed only two hits ...  

Instead, he played the throw over and over in his mind. Pedro Alvarez flailed at a nasty slider from Michael Stutes, but catcher Brian Schneider couldn’t handle the pitch. Schneider grabbed for the ball as Alvarez darted down the base line ...  

Herndon struck out Jose Tabata and worked the count to ... in the dirt that catcher Brian Schneider had trouble picking up. Schneider's throw pulled Ty Wigginton, who was charged with the error, off the bag at first, allowing Alvarez to reach.  

the Phillies will shift to virtually the same lineup that they used the other night against the Marlins' Mark Buehrle. The only change is that catcher Carlos Ruiz has the day off, so Brian Schneider gets the start. Schneider will hit eighth ...  

Worley (2-1) walked one and struck out six for his second ... Then the offenses really got moving. Nix and Brian Schneider singled to lead off the seventh, ending Collmenter's night. After a sacrifice bunt, Juan Pierre looped a fly ball to ...  

PITTSBURGH -- Expect Brian Schneider to be behind the plate Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. Schneider caught Vance Worley in 18 of his 25 appearances last season, but don't call him Worley's personal catcher. Manager Charlie Manuel hates the term.  

Many coaches and teammates have factored into Worley's success throughout his career, but perhaps last year no one helped him keep that spot in the rotation more than Brian Schneider. The two will be out there again today when they each make ...  

WASHINGTON—Drew Storen underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow Wednesday, a procedure that Storen and the Washington Nationals believe will clear him to pitch again at some point later this season. The ...  

Barry Svrluga has a timely front-page story on the attendanceless Washington Nationals , who, as noted here last week, specialize in pitching and tend to win by a score of 2 to 1 (hold on, let me check the score from last night’s game — yup, a 2-1 victory ). [So sometimes they lose by the same score. As did the Caps the other night. Still, close counts in horseshoes, hand grenades and blogging ...  

Gio Gonzalez walked through the Washington Nationals’ clubhouse Sunday morning disappointed ... The Nationals will head out West to San Diego, where they’ll keep their pitching on turn and send Gonzalez to the mound on Tuesday.  

Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth broke his left wrist Sunday night trying to make a sliding catch against the Philadelphia Phillies.