Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher and coach, dies at 89
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Phil Regan, known as 'The Vulture,' died peacefully at the age of 89 on July 8, 2026. The former pitcher played for teams including the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers over a 13-year Major League Baseball career, amassing 96 wins and an All-Star appearance in 1966. Following his playing career, he spent five decades as a coach, manager, and scout, influencing many players in both the MLB and international leagues. Regan's extensive coaching career included notable stints with the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets, where he also contributed to the development of several star pitchers.
- •Regan was an All-Star in 1966 with a 1.62 ERA.
- •He coached for over five decades after his playing career.
- •Regan spent 1995 as the Orioles' manager.
- •He was involved in player development for several MLB teams.
- •The Mets later faced a lawsuit from him regarding age discrimination.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' by Sandy Koufax and a longtime coach, dies at 89
"Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died on Wednesday. Regan died peacefully of natural causes, his attorney, Matthew Blit, told The Associated Press. Nicknamed “The Vulture” by teammate Sandy Koufax for his penchant for well-timed entries from the bullpen that earned him 58 wins over 446 career relief appearances, Regan was named an All-Star in 1966 in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he went 14-1 with a 1.62 ERA in 65 games and a National League-most 21 saves.
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