Billy Wagner (Related Stories)

Billy Wagner stories in the SI Vault

Sleeping Like AngelsBy Tim Kurkjian, August 19, 1996California needs more than just a new manager to end its yearlong doldrums, The Astros' rising relief star.

Astro PhysicsBy Michael Bamberger, September 20, 1999To understand how Houston closer Billy Wagner can throw a baseball 100 mph, you've got to examine the dynamics of his rural upbringing.

Q&A: Billy WagnerWith Ben Reiter, March 13, 2006The Mets pitcher on his favorite NYC food and life in the big city.Bringing the HeatBy Aditi Kinkhabwala, May 17, 2006The Mets' Billy Wagner isn't afraid to speak his mind.

MLB Players PollBy SI Staff, June 26, 2007Who is the hardest-throwing pitcher in baseball?