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Dusty Baker, son Darren share baseball memories
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Joe Smith returns to Astros after sitting out 2020
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Hank Aaron Sports Academy hosts minority player showcase
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Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at García - ABC News
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Dusty Baker returns to World Series with Houston Astros - The Washington Post
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Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year
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Astros coach Dusty Baker's perspective on ALCS Game 2 and the World Series
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Astros thrive under Dusty Baker/James Click partnership
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World Series 2021: It's hard to root against Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker
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What makes him special is his curiosity': At age 72, the Dusty Baker story is still being written - The Athletic
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Houston Astros: Players have Dusty Baker's back, like he has theirs
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The Rangers and Astros Hate Is Real And Should Make This AL Championship Series Unforgettable — From Hurricane Harvey to Party Gate, Loathing Fuels All
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What makes him special is his curiosity': At age 72, the Dusty Baker story is still being written - The Athletic
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Dusty Baker mourns the death of his longtime friend Don Baylor – The Denver Post
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Singleton homers twice in Verlander's 500th start to lead Astros over Angels 11-3 - ABC News