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What happened today in team history? 1996 - Astros try and make Wagner a starter After getting the call up at the end of the 1995 season, rookie lefthander Billy Wagner gets sent down to the minors with the intent of trying to convert him into a starter.

MLB News / Field Level Media / February 4

Astros to retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in August

It will be a busy summer for former left-handed closer Billy Wagner, who will have his No. 13 retired by the Houston Astros before an Aug. 16 home game.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 3

Legendary Closer Billy Wagner to Wear Houston Astros Hat on Hall of Fame Plaque

After 10 years of waiting, Billy Wagner finally punched his ticket to Cooperstown last month. That left the reliever with a decision to make, one that every Hall of Famer faces – What hat would he be wearing on his plaque?

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MLB News / Over The Monster / January 28

A look back at Billy Wagner’s Red Sox season

Did Billy the Kid gunsling in Boston, or was the town too big for him? Congrats are in order for Billy Wagner, a new inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / January 27

Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Will Wagner Discusses Father Getting into Hall of Fame

Last week, longtime closer Billy Wagner earned election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It was Wagner's tenth and final year on the ballot, and he'll be inducted in Cooperstown this upcoming July 27 alongside Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Dick Allen and Dave Parker.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 25

Former Houston Astros Star Reveals Hall of Fame Team Decision

Billy Wagner pitched for five different teams during his Major League career, including the Houston Astros. However, he can only represent one of them when he gets inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July.

New York Mets News / Legends On Deck / January 23

Three MLB Legends Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner, Right Where They Belong

On Tuesday night, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected first-timers, Ichiro Suzuki, and CC Sabathia to the MLB Hall of Fame, and also joining them will be Billy Wagner, who was in his 10th and final year on the ballot.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 23

Ex-Mets superstar on cusp of Hall-of-Fame election in 2026

The New York Mets may see another one of their franchise legends get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next season. The Mets were represented by standout closer Billy Wagner in the Hall of Game’s class of 2025.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 22

Legendary Mets closer elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

The New York Mets just saw one of their greatest players in franchise history get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. Former Mets star closer Billy Wagner earned his place in Cooperstown, NY, as the MLB revealed.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / January 22

Billy Wagner Stands at the Top of Some Ridiculous Baseball History as He Makes Hall of Fame

Flamethrowing left-hander Billy Wagner earned his spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night, officially getting elected on his 10th and final time on the ballot.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

‘Tearful’ Billy Wagner shares emotional reaction to HOF election

Former Houston Astros reliever Billy Wagner is headed to Cooperstown. Wagner managed to make the Hall of Fame on his 10th and final ballot, garnering 82.5 percent of the vote.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / January 21

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner headed to Cooperstown

Ichiro Suzuki missed unanimous election to the Baseball Hall of Fame by one vote Tuesday night, when he headlined a three-player class selected by the 394 voting members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 21

Former Braves Closer Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Andrew Jones will have to wait at least one more year for baseball immorality. But a formerAtlanta Braves player will be part of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Fastball on SI / November 30

Toronto Blue Jays Prospect Will Wagner Pegged as AL Rookie of the Year Contender

While most of the Blue Jays' focus this offseason has been centered around top free agents and critical contract extensions, their next breakout star may be coming from inside the house.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 24, 2024

Ex-Red Sox Hurler Narrowly Missed Out On Hall Of Fame; Could Next Year Be His Year?

One former member of the Boston Red Sox almost was enshrined in baseball royalty Tuesday night. Former Red Sox reliever Billy Wagner was in his ninth year of eligibility for selection into the National Baseball Hall of Fame but missed out on entry by just five votes.

New York Mets News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 24, 2024

Wagner's HOF Snub Turning Bizarre

Getting chosen for the National Baseball Hall of Fame is an incredible honor. Rightfully so. But in recent years, players have fallen short for bizarre unexplained reasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024

Former Astro fell five votes short of Hall of Fame induction

Former Astros great fell five votes short of Hall of Fame induction

The 2024 MLB Hall of Fame class was announced on Tuesday and will include former Twins catcher Joe Mauer, third basemen Adrian Beltre and first basemen Todd Helton.

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