The latest Matt Stairs MLB and fantasy baseball news

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:29:05 -0700

Free-agent OF Matt Stairs (Nationals) announced his retirement Wednesday, Aug. 3, after being released by the Washington Nationals earlier this week.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:12:27 -0700

The Washington Nationals released OF Matt Stairs Monday, Aug. 1.

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| Source: The Sports Network

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:26:59 -0700

The Washington Nationals designated OF Matt Stairs for assignment Wednesday, July 27.

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| Source: CBSSports.com

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:14:14 -0700

Washington Nationals 1B Matt Stairs had a game-ending RBI Saturday, July 2, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a doubleheader. At 43, he is the oldest player to drive in a game-ending run since 3B Graig Nettles, then of the Montreal Expos, back in 1988.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:32:38 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Matt Stairs, who was hitting .132 and was 4-for-32 as a pinch-hitter entering Friday, July 1, had the game-winning hit in a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:17:27 -0700

Washington Nationals 1B Matt Stairs is likely to serve as the designated hitter in American League parks during interleague play against right-handed pitching, but position players might get a chance to DH, too. "I may pick a day or two to give a position a rest and let them DH, and have somebody else play their position, whether it's (OF Jayson Werth) or (2B Danny Espinosa), guys who are pretty much playing every day," manager Jim Riggleman said.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:32:07 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse is likely to see the most time at first base with 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) on the disabled list. However, OFs Jerry Hairston Jr. and Matt Stairs could also be options. OF Rick Ankiel (wrist), who is currently on the disabled list, will start taking ground balls at first base.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Fri, 20 May 2011 20:48:21 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Matt Stairs got the chance to serve as designated hitter Friday, May 20, against the Baltimore Orioles. He didn't make the most of the chance, however, going hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 18 May 2011 17:30:17 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Matt Stairs is the likely candidate to serve as the designated hitter during interleague play this weekend. Stairs is 2-for-21 with six walks and eight strikeouts this year.

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| Source: The Washington Post - Adam Kilgore

Sat, 14 May 2011 17:40:48 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said Saturday, May 14, that OFs Mike Morse and Matt Stairs will see time as the designated hitter in interleague play next weekend when the team visits the Baltimore Orioles. Stairs will face right-handed pitching, and Morse will start against left-handed pitching.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bill Ladson