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Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' and a longtime coach, dies at 89

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As of July 9, 2026 at 12:31 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' and a longtime coach, dies at 89.
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Left / center-leftPhil Regan, former MLB pitcher and coach who spent time with the Cubs and White Sox, dies at 89

Chicago Sun-Times · Center-left · News report

CenterPhil Regan, former MLB pitcher dubbed 'The Vulture' and a longtime coach, dies at 89

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · Center · News report

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Jul 9, 12:31 AM

Phil Regan, former MLB pitcher and coach who spent time with the Cubs and White Sox, dies at 89

Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams — including the Cubs and White Sox — over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, died on W...

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