GARRETT STUBBS NEWS

Phillies manager Rob Thomson ejected in the 6th inning during an animated argument

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the top of the sixth inning at Baltimore during an argument over a hit batter call

JUNE 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto to miss about a month recovering from knee surgery

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JUNE 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets rally in ninth to beat Phillies 6-5 and split London Series, getting game-ending double play

Catcher Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos’ bases-loaded slow roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play, and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-...

JUNE 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryce Harper hits a 3-run homer in Phillies' 9th-inning rally to beat Rockies 8-4

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia’s six-run ninth inning and the Phillies rallied past the Colorado Rockies 8-4 for their seventh win in eight games

MAY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets second straight start Stubbs will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Mets.

Impact Stubbs will make a second straight start while J.T. Realmuto is day-to-day with a knee injury. The Phillies expect Realmuto to avoid a stint on the injured list, but with Tuesday's game beginning at 1:10 p.m. ET, the team could opt to hold him out for another contest while giving Stubbs another turn behind the plate.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

This one time, with a band question, Phillies fan sparks a 'Sexy' slogan

RJ Boyle’s stream of Sunday’s Philadelphia Phillies game lagged about a minute or so behind the live broadcast on ESPN

MAY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to one of their hottest starts in years and have the best winning percentage in baseball

MAY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies notes: Garrett Stubbs, more than the 'vibes guy.' Johan Rojas goes to bunt school "I do think that I'm a good baseball player — aside from all the persona and perception about being the vibes guy and DJ and all that."

MARCH 8, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reaches agreement with Phils Stubbs avoided arbitration Friday with the Phillies on a one-year contract.

Impact Stubbs slashed just .204/.274/.283 over 41 regular-season games in 2023 and drew only one postseason plate appearance, but the backup catcher figures to return to that role behind J.T. Realmuto in 2024.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Singer Calum Scott says he'll perform for Phillies if they win the World Series

British singer Calum Scott says he'll visit Philadelphia and perform his hit “Dancing On My Own" if it wins the World Series.

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Notches steal Sunday Stubbs went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Stubbs got into just seven games after the start of September, serving as backup to workhorse catcher J.T. Realmuto. The multi-hit effort Sunday was just the second such game for Stubbs all season. He slashed .204/.274/.283 with one home run, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases across 125 plate appearances. Stubbs will likely see minimal playing time in the postseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for banged-up Realmuto Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact He'll pick up a second consecutive start in place of J.T. Realmuto, who is nursing a hand injury after getting spiked by a Marlins player in Monday's 4-2 win. The Phillies haven't suggested that Realmuto is in line to go on the 10-day injured list, so Stubbs may not be in line for an extended run as the team's No. 1 backstop. Despite being on the active roster all season, Stubbs enters Tuesday's contest with just 70 plate appearances to his name while Realmuto has been one of the majors' more heavily-used catchers.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up rare start Stubbs will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact With top backstop J.T. Realmuto receiving a breather for the day game after a night game, Stubbs will crack the starting nine for just the eighth time in 49 contests on the season. Stubbs, who owns a .588 OPS over 30 plate appearances in 2023, will likely remain one of MLB's most lightly used backup catchers so long as Realmuto is healthy.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs has been playing... - The Athletic Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs has been playing through a left hamstring injury that typically would have required an IL stint, but the Phill...

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Works behind plate Saturday Stubbs went 0-for-1 and caught an inning behind the plate in Saturday's 16-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Stubbs' status for Opening Day initially appeared to be in some doubt after he experienced right knee irritation earlier in March during a stint with Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, but he was able to erase any concerns about his health by catching six innings in the Phillies' exhibition finale last Tuesday. He ended up making his season debut Saturday, but that was only because starting catcher J.T. Realmuto was pulled from the game early due to the Phillies trailing by 10 runs.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in spring lineup Stubbs (knee) will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and leadoff man in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

Impact Stubbs (knee) will make his first appearance in the spring lineup since March 4, after he was briefly shut down when a right knee injury cropped up earlier this month while he was working out with Team Israel for the World Baseball Classic. The 29-year-old will look to make up for the lost at-bats by likely playing most of Sunday's game at DH, but the Phillies will presumably want to have him play behind the plate at least once before the end of spring training to feel confident in his ability to handle the No. 2 catcher role behind J.T. Realmuto.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Stubbs (knee) took batting practice Thursday morning in Phillies camp, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stubbs still hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game since he had to bow out of the World Baseball Classic with a mild right knee sprain, but the 29-year-old catcher is fully expected to be ready to serve as J.T. Realmuto's backup come Opening Day.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to be ready for season Stubbs (knee) said Thursday that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stubbs had to bow out of a stint with Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic with what has since been diagnosed as a mild right knee sprain. He has exactly two weeks to get healthy in preparation for filling the backup catcher role behind J.T. Realmuto in Philly.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To undergo imaging on knee Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Stubbs will undergo imaging tests on his right knee, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Stubbs began experiencing right knee irritation while playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and has since bowed out of the tournament. Thomson said it doesn't seem to be anything overly concerning, but the Phillies want to know exactly what they're dealing with as they welcome the 29-year-old catcher back to spring camp.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of WBC due to sore knee Stubbs (knee) has been removed from Team Israel's roster in the World Baseball Classic, Noah Berger of Fish Stripes reports.

Impact His younger brother, Astros minor-league catcher C.J. Stubbs, will fill the roster vacancy. The elder Stubbs has been dealing with knee discomfort and is headed back to Phillies camp for treatment. He's slated to again serve as the primary backup to J.T. Realmuto for the reigning NL champs, but this knee issue might alter that plan if it lingers much longer.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to sore knee Stubbs is dealing with knee discomfort and won't be available Monday for Team Israel in its World Baseball Classic game against Team Puerto Rico, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After informing the Phillies of Stubbs' injury, Team Israel manager Ian Kinsler said that the two sides made the decision to hold the catcher out Monday as a precaution. Stubbs' injury isn't believed to be anything significant, and he could still be available for any World Baseball Classic games that Team Israel plays later this week. The 29-year-old is slated to open the regular season as the top backup catcher in Philadelphia behind No. 1 backstop J.T. Realmuto.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies prospect Painter dazzles with heat in spring debut

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter tossed two solid innings in his spring training debut

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Glorious Garrett Stubbs, Phillies Backup Catcher and Hype Man He is J.T. Realmuto’s understudy, and he has the “best job in the entire world.”

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

The Glorious Garrett Stubbs, Phillies Backup Catcher and Hype Man He is J.T. Realmuto’s understudy, and he has the “best job in the entire world.”

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Varsho, Arozarena, Gonsolin make MLB arbitration cutoff

Arizona catcher Daulton Varsho was the last of 30 players who made the cutoff for salary arbitration, which was set at 2 years, 128 days of major league service, up from 2 years, 1...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS