COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Billy Wagner has been working on his Hall of Fame induction speech his entire life. “I’m excited about my speech,” Wagner said. “I think for 54 years I’ve been working on it.” ...

His 422 saves is the most, by far, of a Virginia native – and more combined than the next 10 closers on the list. The top three in that category all played high school in Southwest Virginia: Virginia ...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — At some point, Billy Wagner hopes to watch the highlights from a memorable Baseball Hall of Fame weekend. “I’m hoping somebody videoed it,” the former Houston Astros closer said ...

FERRUM, Va. - An autographed baseball or jersey is not the most memorable keepsake Andy Calohan collected from his two seasons as Billy Wagner's primary catcher at Division III Ferrum College. No, he ...

Billy Wagner, an Astros legend, has earned another well-deserved honor with his induction into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Between his retired number and National Baseball Hall of ...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bill Wagner is now officially a Hall of Famer. The longtime Astros closer was first to give his speech Sunday during the induction ceremony in Cooperstown. He thanked his former ...

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Longtime Astros relief pitcher Billy Wagner joins a prestigious Hall of Fame class in Cooperstown Sunday. Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his ...

FILE - In this June 8, 2003, file photo, Houston Astros closer Billy Wagner pitches to a Tampa Bay Devil Rays batter during a baseball game in Houston. (AP Photo ...

FERRUM, Va. (WDBJ) - Just over a week ago, one Southwest Virginia athlete received a call that forever changed his life. Ferrum College’s own Billy Wagner was named to the Major League Baseball Hall ...

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros stars Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio had simple instructions for rookie reliever Billy Wagner when he was called up in 1995 — “Sit there. Don’t talk. If we need something, ...

HOUSTON – Houston Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner will have his jersey number retired, an honor that coincides with his induction into the Hall of Fame, the team announced Tuesday. Wagner's ...

HOUSTON -- FormerAstros stars Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio had simple instructions for then-rookie reliever Billy Wagner when he was called up in 1995 -- "Sit there. Don't talk. If we need something, ...