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AP Source: Baker Reaches Agreement to Become Astros Manager – NBC
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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker's baseball life has made him a
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Dusty Baker close to deal to become Astros manager - Los Angeles Times
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Dusty Baker 2021 contact option exercised
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Astros' Dusty Baker 'ashamed' MLB World Series has no Black players
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Baseball Royalty: Dusty Baker Becomes Third Black Manager to Win
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MLB struggling to find next Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts
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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker's storytelling a hit with team
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Dusty Baker's delicate touch: From babysitting Barry Bonds to
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MLB struggling to find next Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts
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AP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager deal
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Baker to Return as Houston Astros Manager for 2023