Billy Wagner sits sixth on the all-time saves list, but his long-running dominance exists in the purgatory behind Mariano Rivera.

Today I want to throw a shout out to the New York closers, Billy Wagner and, especially, Mariano Rivera. As I read spring-training coverage, one item I notice is how many teams are either devoid of… ...

Wagner has seen two other relievers elected by the BBWAA during his time on the ballot: Trevor Hoffman in 2018 and Mariano Rivera the following year.

Billy Wagner, a flame-throwing left-hander and one of baseball's elite closers during his era, now awaits his turn to join the Hall of Fame.

I didn’t vote for Billy Wagner as a Hall of Famer, but must admit I’m slightly relieved he didn’t fall short of the Hall by a single vote — mine.

Taking Mariano Rivera out of the equation — because no one was Rivera — Wagner has a better ERA than any of the remaining six at 2.31.

Our final case analysis revolves around Billy Wagner, who’s in his 10th and final year of BBWAA eligibility. The primary objective of pitching is to suppress hitting.

Billy Wagner narrowly missed being elected to the Hall of Fame. His exclusion creates a conundrum for closers who aren't Mariano Rivera.

Billy Wagner’s path to the Major Leagues could only be described as improbable. Now, as the final ballots for the 2024 Hall of Fame class are being tallied, his path to Cooperstown is looking… ...