Wade began writing books to fill the time when he was away from the game. He published his second novel in November.

The stalwarts of the last great era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball won ... As revealed Tuesday night, the Baseball Writers' Association of America voted in former Phillies closer Billy Wagner in his 10th and final year of eligibility.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America elected three players to its 2025 Hall of Fame class. On Tuesday night, the BBWAA announced the newest entries to Cooperstown. Ichiro Suzuki fell one vote short of becoming the first position player ever inducted unanimously.

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Joining Phillies Legend Dick Allen as a member of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Class will be this seven-time all-star who played two seasons in Philadelphia

Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner were elected to the Hall on Tuesday, and all three overcame notable physical obstacles en route to Cooperstown.

Players are elected to the Hall of Fame provided they are named on at least 75% of ballots cast by eligible voting members of the BBWAA. With 394 ballots submitted in the 2025 election, candidates needed to receive 296 votes to be elected.