Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher and coach, dies at 89
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and pitching coach, has passed away at the age of 89. Regan had a notable career in baseball, contributing both as a player and in coaching roles. His legacy includes mentoring countless pitchers over several decades. Further details about his career and contributions to the sport have yet to be released.
- •Phil Regan died at age 89.
- •He was a former major league pitcher.
- •Regan served as a longtime pitching coach.
- •Details about his career contributions are pending.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Former MLB All-Star, Manager, Coach Phil Regan Dies at 89
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Former MLB pitcher, longtime coach Phil Regan dies at 89
- 7:45 PMESPN — Regan, ex-MLB pitcher and coach, dies at age 89
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers All-Star, who coached Mets in his 80s, dies at 89
"Former major league pitcher, manager, and longtime pitching coach Phil Regan, whose baseball career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 89. Regan’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his attorney, Matt Blit, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Widely known by the nickname “The Vulture” for his uncanny ability to collect victories…
"Phil Regan, whose MLB career spanned seven decades as a player, coach, and manager, died July 8 according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Regan was 89. Regan pitched 13 seasons for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Chicago…
"Phil Regan spent nearly five decades as a coach or scout throughout baseball after his playing career ended.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:11 PMFormer MLB All-Star, Manager, Coach Phil Regan Dies at 89
Former major league pitcher, manager, and longtime pitching coach Phil Regan, whose baseball career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 89. Regan’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his attorney, Matt Blit, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Widely known by the nickname “The Vulture” for his uncanny ability to collect victories…
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 9:27 PMFormer MLB pitcher, longtime coach Phil Regan dies at 89
Phil Regan spent nearly five decades as a coach or scout throughout baseball after his playing career ended.
- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 7:45 PMRegan, ex-MLB pitcher and coach, dies at age 89
Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:43 PMFormer Dodgers All-Star, who coached Mets in his 80s, dies at 89
Phil Regan, whose MLB career spanned seven decades as a player, coach, and manager, died July 8 according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Regan was 89. Regan pitched 13 seasons for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Chicago…
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