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Baker's storytelling a hit with Astros as Series begins
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World Series: Astros hated by fans, but manager Dusty Baker is beloved
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Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over
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Defending champion Astros fall short of third straight trip to
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ESPN - Dusty Baker becomes the first Black manager to win
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Frustrations with Astros manager not lost on national media
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Giants' Dusty Baker spins his greatest hits (plus, a plot twist!)
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Rusty baker claims that Rafael Montero is “Throwing lights out
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