Former Phillies reliever Billy Wagner continues to appear on Hall of Fame ballots but can't seem to reach Cooperstown. What will it take for him to get there?To the surprise of few, no Phillies ...

With Philadelphia in 2004 and 2005, Wagner went 8-3 with 59 saves and a 1.86 ERA. The induction ceremony is set for July 21 in Cooperstown, N.Y. Published Jan 16, 2024 ...

Jan. 24—Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star closer who spent two years with the Philadelphia Phillies, was one of three keynote speakers at the 62nd annual Reading Hot Stovers Banquet last ...

There was no doubt about Ichiro and little doubt about CC Sabathia, but one-time Phillies closer Billy Wagner still had to sweat it out in his 10th and final year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ...

Billy Wagner Wagner, best known for his time with the Houston Astros, was five votes short of election, being named on 73.8% of the ballots. He finished his career with 422 saves and a 2.31 ERA.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Even now, Billy Wagner occasionally will pass a mirror and be surprised by the sight of himself in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform. "It's a different shade of red, isn't it ...

Former Philadelphia Phillies closer Billy Wagner fell short of election to the Baseball Hall of Fame once again after results of voting were released on Tuesday.

Wagner, and infielder, is the son of former Phillies All-Star Billy Wagner. His father was with Philadelphia for just two seasons, but they were good enough to leave a mark on the franchise.

With Philadelphia in 2004 and 2005, Wagner went 8-3 with 59 saves and a 1.86 ERA. Utley was on his first year on the ballot and will be on the ballot next year.

Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star closer who spent two years with the Philadelphia Phillies, was one of three keynote speakers at the 62nd annual Reading Hot Stovers Banquet last Thursday at the ...