A trade also ended Billy Wagner’s tenure with the Astros, who dealt him to the Phillies after the 2003 season. Wagner later made All-Star teams for the Phillies, Mets and Braves.

Octavio Dotel’s teammates during his time with the Astros spoke fondly of his humor, humility and big heart. Dotel, who ...

Suzuki became the first Japanese player chosen for the Hall, falling one vote shy of unanimous when he was elected along with CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Quite the journey for a 27-year-old who ...

And it especially couldn’t be said for closer Billy Wagner, who earned his spot in Cooperstown in his final year on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ballot. GO DEEPER Ichiro ...