Brian Schneider has retired from baseball.

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

Phillies transferred C Brian Schneider to the 60-day disabled list.

This is strictly a procedural move. Schneider (hamstring) is out for the year, and could struggle to attract anything more than a minor league contract this offseason.

Brian Schneider (hamstring, ankle) is not expected to return this season.

Schneider was cleared for a rehab assignment at High-A Clearwater, but remains unlikely to be added to the Phillies' roster. Erik Kratz will continue to get an extended look down the stretch.

Phillies activated C Brian Schneider from the 15-day disabled list.

The veteran backstop has been sidelined for a month with a sprained right ankle. Schneider will return to his gig as Carlos Ruiz's backup catcher and holds no fantasy value.

Brian Schneider (ankle) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A Clearwater.

He'll likely need a handful of rehab games before returning from the disabled list. The veteran backstop has been sidelined for a month with a sprained right ankle.

Brian Schneider (ankle) expects to return shortly after the All-Star break.

Schneider has been on the disabled list since June 25 with a sprained right ankle. He'll catch his first bullpen session early next week and return to a reserve role when healthy.

Brian Schneider (ankle) is out 3-5 weeks.

Schneider's sprained right ankle is apparently of the severe variety. He was placed on the disabled list Monday. Erik Kratz will serve as backup to Carlos Ruiz.

Brian Schneider left the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rays with a right ankle sprain after a collision at home plate.

Sean Rodriguez slammed into Schneider in the sixth. Schneider was slow to rise, tried to stay in the game, but ultimately took himself out one pitch later. Carlos Ruiz finished the game behind the dish.

Brian Schneider went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Mets.

Owning a .280/.308/.440 batting line, Schneider is officially playing over his head. The veteran back-up catcher will continue to earn regular playing time until Carlos Ruiz returns from his hamstring injury.

Brian Schneider is expected to serve as the official personal catcher for Vance Worley this season.

It will get Schneider additional at-bats, but not much else. Schneider batted .176/.246/.256 with two homers and a .502 OPS over 139 plate appearances last season.

Phillies re-signed C Brian Schneider to a one-year, $800,000 contract.

Jon Heyman of SI.com reports that he could make an additional $200,000 with incentives. Schneider, who turns 35 later this month, batted just .176/.246/.256 with two homers and a .502 OPS over 139 plate appearances this season. They could have found an upgrade elsewhere, but the Phillies are apparently comfortable with him as Carlos Ruiz's primary backup catcher.

According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, the Phillies have re-signed catcher Brian Schneider.

The Phillies are close to re-signing Brian Schneider to serve as Carlos Ruiz's backup, FOXSports.com reports.

Schneider hit just .176/.246/.256 for the Phillies last season, but the team likes the way he contributed defensively. It's doubtful that he'll be a whole lot better next year.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies are considering re-signing Brian Schneider.

Other options are also being discussed, but the Phils might eventually stick with the veteran 34-year-old. He batted .176/.246/.256 this year as Carlos Ruiz's backup.

Phillies activated C Brian Schneider (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list.

Dane Sardinha was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear room on the 25-man roster. Before going down in mid-May, Schneider had posted two home runs and four RBI through his first 52 at-bats. In 47 games a season ago, he turned in a .240/.345/.384 triple slash.

Brian Schneider (hamstring) went 2-for-4 Sunday in his third rehab game at Double-A Reading.

Schneider also played seven innings at catcher. The veteran backstop is aiming to return to the major leagues later this week. He's been on the disabled list since May 12 with a strained left hamstring.

Brian Schneider (hamstring) could begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week.

Schneider is scheduled to return to Philadelphia this weekend for an examination. The veteran backstop has been sidelined for nearly a month with a strained left hamstring.

Brian Schneider (hamstring) likely won't appear in an extended spring training game for another week.

Schneider suffered a setback about a week ago while running the bases. He's still a few weeks away from rejoining the Phillies, so Dane Sardinha will stick around for a while longer.

Brian Schneider (hamstring) could be out a month.

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. told reporters Sunday that Schneider's left hamstring strain is more severe than previously thought. He's already been placed on the disabled list. Dane Sardinha is likely to remain the Phils' backup catcher through the end of May.

Phillies placed C Brian Schneider on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

Schneider suffered the injury while running the bases Wednesday night and is likely to miss around three weeks. The Phillies will fill the vacant roster spot Friday when they activate Carlos Ruiz from the disabled list.