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Dusty Baker has helmed another elite Astros team. He also faces another offseason of uncertainty - The Crawfish Boxes
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Dusty Baker commends Astros after 'grind' of a season - ESPN
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Baker to return as Houston Astros manager for 2023
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For Dusty Baker, 2,000 wins are a testament to his generational impact
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Houston Astros pick up 2021 option on manager Dusty Baker
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Houston Astros bring back Dusty Baker for 2021 season
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Astros' Dusty Baker Explains the Heated Moment With Umps That Got Him Ejected on Friday
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Dusty Baker Is Back In The MLB World Series: 7 Things To Know About His Legendary Career