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Oct 26, 2023 · Hired in January 2020, this players’ manager was quickly confronted with a global pandemic, one that hindered his ability to form the relationships he’s so renowned for keeping. A lockout...
Oct 26, 2023 · The 74-year-old added that although he’s retiring from the field in Houston, he hasn’t made up his mind about what comes next in his life. Baker retires with a 26-year managerial record of 2,183...
Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season. Baker broke the news in an...
Oct 25, 2023 · HOUSTON (AP) — Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season. Baker broke the news in an interview with USA Today.
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- Joe Espada, Astros bench coach. Why he fits: Espada, 48, is the most logical choice for a seamless transition. He’s been the Astros’ bench coach since 2017, serving as Baker’s right-hand man in the dugout during Baker’s successful run as Houston’s manager.
- Will Venable, Rangers associate manager. Why he fits: Venable is just 40 years old, with a Princeton education and a nine-season career as a player. Venable was reportedly in the mix for the Royals’ job last offseason, and he’s interviewed for several other positions.
- Buck Showalter, former Mets manager. Why he fits: Should the Astros prefer a manager with a track record in the job — it worked well with Baker — there are few better options than Showalter.
- Don Mattingly, Blue Jays bench coach. Why he fits: Baker came to Houston and got his long-awaited first World Series title as a manager, so maybe Donnie Baseball can do the same thing?
Oct 26, 2023 · Baker, who came out of retirement in 2020 and led the Astros to two trips to the World Series, including his first championship as a manager in '22, announced his retirement Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
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After retiring as a player, Baker served as the manager of the Giants from 1993 to 2002, the Chicago Cubs from 2003 to 2006, the Cincinnati Reds from 2008 to 2013, the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2017, and the Houston Astros from 2020 to 2023.
