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Dusty Baker reacts to his son

Dusty Baker looked so proud after his son’s first MLB hit

Dusty Baker was on hand Sunday for his son Darren’s MLB debut, and he even got to see Darren’s first major league hit. Darren Baker got his first plate appearance in the ninth inning, with the Washington Nationals trailing 14-1. The …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker lands notable broadcasting gig

Dusty Baker couldn’t stay away from the game for long. The retired MLB manager Baker will be joining TBS’ MLB studio coverage, Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported this week. Baker will occasionally appear for regular-season spots but is …

A San Francisco Giants cap on top of a glove

SF Giants pull off big reunion hire

The San Francisco Giants have completed a reunion more than two decades in the making. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that the Giants have hired Dusty Baker to their front office. Baker will be serving as a special assistant for the …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker could land job with his former team of long ago?

Dusty Baker may have hung up his manager’s hat for good, but you probably aren’t going to keep him away from the sport for long. The retired MLB skipper Baker appeared Friday on 95.7 The Game’s “Steiny and Guru” and made …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker blames ‘bloggers’ for pushing him into retirement

Former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker blamed a rather surprising source for helping to push him into retirement. Baker appeared on TNT’s “The Steam Room” podcast with Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley recently and discussed his …

Rob Washington in the Braves dugout

Ex-Rangers manager wants the Astros job

The Houston Astros are currently in search of their next manager. One former manager of a division rival is said to be eyeing the job. Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington is reportedly vying to replace Dusty Baker in the Astros dugout, …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker gets unusual retirement gift from Houston rapper

Even at 74 years old, Dusty Baker still has plenty of street cred. Houston-area rapper Paul Wall posted a picture of himself posing with Baker to Instagram this week. Wall saluted Baker on his retirement as an MLB manager and revealed that he was …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker reveals his future plans after retiring as manager

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed his future plans on Wednesday, and while he is retiring from managing, he is not done with baseball. Baker confirmed to Bob Nightengale of USA Today that he is retiring as a manager after 26 seasons, but …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Major Dusty Baker news emerges after Astros lose in ALCS

It did not take long for a Houston Astros shakeup to emerge following the team’s ALCS Game 7 defeat. Dusty Baker is expected to step down from his role as the Astros’ manager, according to a report. Baker has “expressed to multiple …

Dusty Baker angry

Dusty Baker has fantastic explanation for not leaving after Game 5 ejection

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was absolutely livid over what went down in the 8th inning of Friday’s ALCS Game 5. He was still frustrated one day later, when he was asked about his emotions during the moment. Baker was furious after Astros …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker blasts notion that Astros intentionally plunked Adolis Garcia

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker was one of three people ejected following a benches-clearing incident in Game 5 of the ALCS. After the game, the 74-year-old skipper explained what got him fuming. The Astros escaped with a 5-4 win over the Rangers …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker responds to rumor about Chas McCormick

The Houston Astros are battling for the division lead to end the season. But that’s not the only battle going on in Minute Maid Park. The Astros’ center field spot remains in flux. Manager Dusty Baker has continued to split the position …

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Report: Dusty Baker’s handling of 1 Astros player causing frustration

Manager Dusty Baker’s handling of one Houston Astros player is a growing source of frustration for some within the organization, according to a report. Baker’s reluctance to make outfielder Chas McCormick an everyday player is causing …

Shohei Ohtani smiling

Dusty Baker is confused by Shohei Ohtani

Astros manager Dusty Baker has seen a lot in his career but he's never seen anyone like Shohei Ohtani, whose conditioning confuses him.

Astros manager Dusty Baker smiling

Dusty Baker regrets not landing 1 former player last offseason

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is definitely regretting his inability to land a player he once managed last offseason. Baker admitted Saturday that he had pursued relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman last winter and tried to convince Chapman to join …

Jose Altuve suffers a hand injury

Dusty Baker offers update on Jose Altuve after HBP

Jose Altuve suffered an injury on Saturday at the World Baseball Classic, and Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker does not sound optimistic about the star second baseman making a speedy recovery. Altuve left in the fifth inning of Venezuela’s …

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