Will Wagner joins MLB Network Radio to discuss his father's Hall of Fame induction, noting the nerves during the wait for the news, memories of his dad's playing days and more

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Phillies legends Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins hope to follow Billy Wagner’s path to Cooperstown, N.Y. The former Phillies closer learned on Tuesday night that he has been voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame,

Brad Lidge joins MLB Network Radio to discuss Billy Wagner being voted into the Hall of Fame and how waiting ten years on the ballot impacted him

Of the 28 players on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, three heard their names called when the results were announced Tuesday on MLB Network: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner.

A leadoff hitter, an ace starter and a lockdown closer walk into a Hall … It’s no joke. The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 is complete after Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner

Will Wagner joins MLB Network Radio to discuss his father's Hall of Fame election, memories of his dad's playing days and more

Billy Wagner reflects on his emotional journey to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, highlighting his impressive career stats and the challenges he faced. He expresses gratitude for his wife's unwavering support and recalls the anticipation and stress leading up to his induction.

Ferrum College baseball player turned professional, Billy Wagner, has been elected into the Major League Baseball of Fame.

Did Billy Wagner's election just kick open the door for Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel (and possibly Aroldis Chapman, too)?

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner admitted that "it's difficult" for MLB team owners to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, but also believes his team is better than it was at this time last year.

Last week, longtime closer Billy Wagner earned election into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His son, Will, plays for the Toronto Blue Jays.