Matt Stairs News

Pinch-hitter Matt Stairs is a free agent, as are catcher Paul Bako and infielder Eric Bruntlett.

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told The Philadelphia Inquirer that the team will look to add three bench players this offseason, with an emphasis on defense.

Want to know the most amazing stat of this postseason? It wasn't Cole Hamels' or Cliff Lee's ERA, or Carlos Ruiz's batting average, or Ryan Howard's RBIs in the first two rounds or strikeouts in the World Series.

Versatility plays. Matt Stairs was a specialty guy. - Ruben Amaro, Jr., Phillies GM, today The term "journeyman" originally indicated an individual who had completed a trade apprenticeship and was, therefore, qualified to work in that trade for another employer.

The City of Fredericton will pay tribute to Philadelphia Phillies' slugger Matt Stairs when he returns to his hometown Nov.

Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazinea s 2008 a oeBest Sportswritera Jason Weitzel, along with photos, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews by Michael McNesby, making this 370-page compendium a must-own for all fans.

Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees' six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York.

Jonathan Broxton's teammates said Monday night that there was nothing they could tell the All-Star closer to console him for serving up a two-out, two-run double in the Dodgers' walk-off, 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

Matt Stairs, less than three days removed from his second trip to the World Series, has made the trek back to his home in Bangor, Me.

What has happened to Tim McCarver that he now latches on to dubious issues, losing sight of the clearest and most present ones? What now makes him so sure of things he can't possibly be sure of? Last night, first and third, one out in the top of the first, Alex Rodriguez, on the first pitch, gets hit by the pitch.

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was examined by a doctor Tuesday and continues to experience soreness with the right index finger that A.J. Burnett plunked in the first inning of Game 5 Monday night.

A Philadelphia newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles.

As he thought about his crucial start Thursday night for the New York Yankees, A.J. Burnett got a tip from Cliff Lee as he walked through the back of his team's clubhouse after Game 1. "Actually, I sat and watched his interview on the field," Burnett said Thursday night after throwing seven solid innings in the Yankees' 3-1 victory over the ...

After he weaved his way into the belly of the six-deep, semi-circle of reporters surrounding his locker late Thursday night, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter had an ''I told you so'' scolding for the media.

A.J. Burnett pitched seven solid innings, Mark Teixeira and Hideki hit home runs and the Yankees beat the Phillies, 3-1 in game two of the World Series on Thursday.

Ben Francisco watched the Phillies celebrate their World Series championship on television last year, and yearned for the same experience.

After winning Game 1 of the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies will make only one minor adjustment to their Game 2 lineup, inserting Matt Stairs as the designated hitter.

As we approach the first game of the 105th World Series tonight, baseball fans everywhere are having a familiar conversation about who the National League team will use as a designated hitter, which in a few days will segue into a conversation about how the American League team will fare without its DH and how well the American League pitchers will ...

Many baseball people are wavering when asked to pick a winner for this 105th World Series, feeling it's almost too close to call.

DH or no DH in the World Series? Just decide, darn it! AP-Knowledge Networks poll on the 2009 World Series Baseball fans want a clear-cut answer on the designated hitter dilemma that pops up every October.