Billy Wagner, Atlanta Braves and Hall of Fame

Billy Wagner Improved Another Ex-Braves Closer's Hall of Fame Candidacy: Analyst
The Athletic's Jayson Stark took a deep dive into the Hall of Fame chances for a couple modern day closers with Billy Wagner receiving enshrinement this year.
Braves News: Billy Wagner elected to Hall of Fame, Sean Murphy, and more
There were some other familiar names on the ballot, including Andruw Jones and Brian McCann, but Wagner made the cut in his final year on the ballot. More Braves News: Let’s loo
Former Braves closer Billy Wagner elected to Hall of Fame
Closer Billy Wagner, whose final season came in with the Braves, was elected into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He appeared on 85.2% of ballots cast by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
'Everything began here for me.' Why Billy Wagner wants Houston Astros cap on his Hall of Fame plaque
The Hall of Fame has the final say on which logo appears on an inductee’s cap, but the case for Billy Wagner to be inducted as a Houston Astro is evident.
Billy Wagner had a strong emotional reaction to news he was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
In a video posted on X by sports writer Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Wagner leaned against a pool table while taking the call. He listened for more than 15 seconds before he put his hand on his face, fighting tears and hunching over. “Thank you,” he eventually said to the person on the other end of the phone.
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 former Atlanta Braves player will be part of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class.Ex-closer Billy Wagner received 82.
Astros retiring Billy Wagner's No. 13 after closer was elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Billy Wagner is one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and he received another honor this week. The Houston Astros will retire his No. 13 this summer, the team announced Tuesday. The ceremony will be held on Saturday,
Astros will retire Billy Wagner's No. 13 in honor of his induction into Hall of Fame
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 No. 13 will be the 10th number retired by the Astros during a ceremony Aug.
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.
Astros to retire new Hall of Famer Wagner’s No. 13
Fresh off his election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot, Billy Wagner will receive the ultimate honor from the Astros.
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Billy Wagner Has Honest Admission On How He Learned To Throw Left-Handed
The Major League Baseball offseason has been filled with drama and excitement as many big-name players have changed teams ...
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Former Atlanta Braves players make push for Baseball Hall of Fame induction
three former Atlanta Braves players are on the 2025 ballot. With more than a quarter of the votes counted, their chances of induction vary widely. Billy Wagner, the longtime closer who spent ...
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Astros to retire Billy Wagner jersey number
Days after Billy Wagner was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Houston Astros are planning to retire Wagner’s number.