Phil Regan's Legacy in Baseball | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Phil Regan, the legendary MLB pitcher and coach who helped shape generations of players, has died at 89. From his All-Star pitching days with the Tigers and Dodgers to his decades-long coaching career across MLB teams—including a brief stint as Orioles manager—he never stopped giving back to the game. Even at 82, he returned as Mets’ interim pitching coach in 2019, proving his enduring love for baseball. But his later years weren’t without struggle—he sued the Mets over age discrimination, sparking national attention. Former players remember him as a mentor whose wisdom and passion left an…