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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 17
Astros Retire Hall of Famer Billy Wagner’s No. 13 Jersey in Emotional Ceremony
On July 27, former Houston Astros pitcher Billy Wagner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The vast majority of his career was spent with the Astros after being drafted 12th overall by the franchise in 1993.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28
Top moments from 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductions
The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class had its day in Cooperstown on Sunday.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / July 27
Reliving five memorable moments from Billy Wagner’s Mets Career 
The former Mets’ closer will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today Billy Wagner will get his long-awaited moment today when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Ichiro Suzuki and C.C.
MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / July 26
New Astros Hall of Famer Billy Wagner Celebrated by Greg Swindell
The Houston Astros will have a newly minted member of the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday after reliever Billy Wagner is inducted into Cooperstown. The
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / July 25
Trevor Hoffman joins in celebrating Billy Wagner’s Hall of Fame induction
There are only a select few relievers who are forever immortalized in Cooperstown, and on Sunday, former New York Mets closer Billy Wagner joins that group.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 31
Today in Astros history - March 31
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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
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?
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, 2024
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 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.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 23, 2024
Billy Wagner Hall Of Fame? One Last Year
Billy Wagner, the former Houston Astros relief pitcher, is closing in on his final Hall of Fame voting year. Last year, Wagner just missed the induction.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 16, 2024
Astros Legend's HOF Hopes Come Down To Wire
In one week former Houston Astros reliever Billy Wagner will know if he will be a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024. On Monday, 160 Hall-of-Fame ballots had been made public and tracked on social media.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 16, 2024
Former Mets Stars' HOF Chances Down To Wire
The New York Mets could have two former players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame next week, but another former star is in danger of falling off next year’s ballot.
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