He was traded to the Astros in the Mike Hampton deal following that season and enjoyed his greatest success with Houston, where he was a stalwart setup man for Hall of Fame closer Billy Wagner.

While in Houston, he was one of the top relievers in all of baseball and was a significant part of a dominant bullpen that included Hall of Famer Billy Wagner and All-Star Brad Lidge.” ...

It takes a special type of athlete to be a successful closer in the big leagues. They observe the game from their perch in ...

Dotel’s best years were with the Houston Astros in the early 2000s. He was a setup man for star closer Billy Wagner, making 302 appearances and posting a 3.25 ERA in four-plus seasons.

Dotel’s best years were with the Houston Astros in the early 2000s. He was a setup man for star closer Billy Wagner, making 302 appearances and posting a 3.25 ERA in four-plus seasons.

Dotel’s best years were with the Houston Astros in the early 2000s. He was a setup man for star closer Billy Wagner, making 302 appearances and posting a 3.25 ERA in four-plus seasons.

While in Houston, he was one of the top relievers in all of baseball and was a significant part of a dominant bullpen that included Hall of Famer Billy Wagner and All-Star Brad Lidge. A workhorse ...

“It just breaks my heart,” Billy Wagner, the Hall of Fame closer and a former teammate, said on Tuesday. “He was such a carefree, easygoing guy, made everybody feel at ease — even when he ...

In 2003, he made history when he, Hall of Famer Billy Wagner and four other Astros pitchers combined to no-hit the New York Yankees. After Wagner's departure, Dotel took over the closer's role for ...