Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and veteran pitching coach, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89. Regan's extensive baseball career spanned seven decades, beginning with a 13-year playing tenure from 1960 to 1972.

His most notable season as a player came in 1966 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he earned his lone All-Star selection. Nicknamed "the Vulture" by Sandy Koufax, Regan posted a 14-1 record with a 1.62 ERA that year, leading the National League with 48 games pitched and 21 saves for the NL champion Dodgers.

Regan transitioned to coaching in 1974 and spent 47 years in various coaching and scouting roles. He also managed the Baltimore Orioles for one season in 1995, leading them to a 71-73 record. His last major league role was as interim pitching coach for the New York Mets in 2019, a position he later sued over, citing age discrimination.