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True stories of Dusty Baker: 'I'm the second-most-interesting man
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Houston, ready for launch: Dusty Baker on brink of first World
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Dusty Baker retiring as manager of the Houston Astros, per report
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Astros' Dusty Baker could be managing his final season in the majors
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Dusty Baker reportedly ready to step down as Astros manager after
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Dusty Baker's reaction to final out of Astros' championship was
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Houston Astros: Dusty Baker doesn't want Oakland A's to move
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Column: Dusty Baker takes another run at that elusive title
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Dusty Baker has to play it by ear with Astros' bullpen
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Dusty Baker to return as Astros manager after winning World Series
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Dusty Baker hoping 12th time's the charm in quest for World Series
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Astros face Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS, one win away from third
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Houston Astros: Dusty Baker's mind on the present in pursuit of repeat
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Dusty Baker tells multiple people that 2023 is his final season as