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Dusty Baker to return as Houston Astros manager in 2022, per report
Baker will get a third chance at winning a ring with the Astros
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Dusty Baker to return as Houston Astros manager in 2022, per report
Baker will get a third chance at winning a ring with the Astros
By R.J. Anderson
2 hrs ago1 min read
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The Houston Astros lost the 2021 World Series on Tuesday night, dropping Game 6 to the Atlanta Braves to fall 4-2 in the best-of-seven Fall Classic. The Astros will now head into a winter that promises both uncertainty and change.
One aspect the Astros will have to address right away is their managerial position. Dusty Baker, who has captained the team the past two seasons, does not have a contract heading forward. It appears the Astros will keep Baker in tow, as the two sides are "working it out," per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Earlier this week, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that Houston owner Jim Crane would negotiate with Baker soon on a new one- or two-year agreement.
The Astros first hired Baker early last year, after dismissing AJ Hinch for his role in the sign-stealing scandal. (Hinch had been suspended for a season; he's subsequently resurfaced in the same role with the Detroit Tigers.) At the time, Baker had been out of work since the end of the 2017 season despite leading the Washington Nationals to 192 wins over two years in charge.
Baker, 72 years old, became the first manager to ever lead five different franchises to the postseason last year. In two seasons at the helm, he's guided the Astros to a 124-98 record, or a 55.9 winning percentage. Baker, for his career, has amassed a 53.4 winning percentage, as well as 1,987 regular season victories.
"I've still got some unfinished business. I mean, I love these guys over here. I love the town of Houston. The fans are behind us," Baker told reporters after the Game 6 loss. "...What can you do? Except go home, take a shower, figure out how you're going to come back and win it next year. Look, last year we got one game short of the World Series, and this year we were two games short of the championship. So I guess that's progress."
The only thing that Baker hasn't accomplished as a manager is win the World Series. He's come close on a couple of occasions now, including this fall and then with the San Francisco Giants in 2002, but winning the title has proven elusive. Nevertheless, it appears that Baker will get at least one more chance at it as Houston's manager.
Postseason Managerial Report Card: Dusty Baker
Baker pulled all the right levers to get the Astros to the World Series before running into an unstoppable force.
Damn. Acuna lost for the season
Braves lose star Acuna for season with torn ACL
Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., carted off in tears after injuring his right knee in a win over the Marlins, will undergo season-ending surgery, the team said, after it was learned he suffered a torn ACL on Saturday.www.espn.com
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Meets Young Fans At ATL Hospital, Donates 113k Face Masks
Winning the World Series didn't stop Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. from making a surprise visit to a Children's Hospital in Atlanta the next day -- surprising young fans and donating 113k face masks.
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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Meets Young Fans At ATL Hospital, Donates 113k Face Masks
Winning the World Series didn't stop Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. from making a surprise visit to a Children's Hospital in Atlanta the next day -- surprising young fans and donating 113k face masks.
Cool. He's a good dude.
Ex-MLB Pitcher Pedro Feliciano Dead At 45 Years Old
Ex-MLB player Pedro Feliciano -- who pitched for the New York Mets for nine seasons -- died on Sunday night.
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Cleveland Guardians Remove Giant 'Indians' Sign From Progressive Field
Cleveland's MLB team began removing a huge "Indians" sign from Progressive Field this week.
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MLB's Luis Robert Tricks Out $1 Mil Lambo W/ Glow-In-The-Dark Naruto Wrap
Luis Robert just got his $1 million ride covered in a Naruto wrap ... and it's awesome.
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tackyCleveland Guardians Remove Giant 'Indians' Sign From Progressive Field
Cleveland's MLB team began removing a huge "Indians" sign from Progressive Field this week.
MLB's Luis Robert Tricks Out $1 Mil Lambo W/ Glow-In-The-Dark Naruto Wrap
Luis Robert just got his $1 million ride covered in a Naruto wrap ... and it's awesome.
Hot stove league in full effect 
Been listening to The Athletic's The Lead podcast this past year. Good show. Easy episodes to get through as most episodes are under 20 minutes - just listened to the DeRozan / Bulls episode yesterday morning -
SS Carlos Correa and Tigers current manager A J Hinch HAPPENED to have lunch today for 3 hrs?!?
still haven't gotten used to seeing him in a phillies uniform, he's a good dude though.
yeah he plays with a lot of energyHe really is and puts it all on the line every night
gotta love players that show they actually give a shit
MLB Star Mookie Betts Marries Longtime GF In California, Dodgers Attend
Mookie Betts is officially a married man -- the Dodgers slugger tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds.
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Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds Wedding Ceremony
Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds Wedding Ceremony
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Good. Glad he married a sista. These dudes wit these crakkka bitches man.MLB Star Mookie Betts Marries Longtime GF In California, Dodgers Attend
Mookie Betts is officially a married man -- the Dodgers slugger tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds.
Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds Wedding Ceremony
Mookie Betts and Brianna Hammonds Wedding Ceremony
DICK ALLEN MISSING THE HALL OF FAME BY ONE VOTE IS AN ABSOLUTE FUCKIN DISGRACE!!!!
Man the Mets outta their fuckin minds hiring Showalter as a mamager. He will be fired next year mid season. He wears out his welcome quickly everywhere he fuckin goes.
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