Former MLB pitcher, longtime coach Phil Regan dies at 89

Phil Regan, seen here with the New York Mets in 2019, died on Wednesday. He was 89. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Jim McIsaac via Getty ImagesFormer Major League Baseball pitcher and longtime pitching coach Phil Regan died on Wednesday, his attorney told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

>He was 89.

>Regan spent 13 seasons in the major leagues, first in 1960 with the Detroit Tigers. After six seasons with the franchise, he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1966 and had the best season of his career while earning his only All-Star nod. Regan held a career-low 1.62 ERA that campaign with a 14-1 record and a league-best 48 games pitched and 21 saves. The Dodgers won the National League that season, but they fell to the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

>Regan also spent time with both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox before he retired after the 1972 campaign. In total, he held a 3.84 ERA in 551 games throughout his career.

>Regan got into coaching shortly after retiring, and spent time as a coach or scout for six major league teams throughout his career. He led the Orioles as their manager in 1995, though they finished 71-73 on the season and third in the AL East that year. Regan was also the head coach at Grand Valley State, and spent nearly five decades as either a coach or scout at various levels. He last worked in the majors in 2019 with the New York Mets.

We’re saddened by the passing of former Mariners pitching coach Phil Regan. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and loved ones 💙 pic.twitter.com/fF6R8kuOSW

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 8, 2026

>We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Albuquerque Dukes Manager Phil Regan.

Regan managed the Dukes in 1996 as part of a 50-plus year career in baseball as a player, coach and scout.

We send our condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

📷: Jeff… pic.twitter.com/NAQiDZflwz

— Albuquerque Isotopes (@ABQTopes) July 8, 2026

>Eterno campeón escarlata 🦁🕊️ Phil Regan guió al Escogido a los títulos de 1987-88 y 1988-89, y a la Serie del Caribe de 1988 en casa. Descanse en paz, leyenda. ❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/XVdAL2w6G4

— 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 (@EscogidoBBClub) July 8, 2026

>Former GVSU Baseball skipper, Phil Regan, passed away today at the age of 89. Thank you for your contribution to GVSU Baseball coach. #AnchorUp | #ForTheValleyhttps://t.co/AziV3872x6pic.twitter.com/tNNQU9XFBl

— GVSU Baseball (@GVSUBaseball) July 8, 2026Regan also worked on Team USA’s coaching staff during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. The United States, managed by Tommy Lasorda, won the gold medal in those Games.