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The Houston Astros feature a deep and talented lineup. However, Houston currently does not have a set designated hitter. But Dusty Baker believes that Christian Vasquez can play an X-Factor type of role as a DH, per MLB.com. “No. 1, he’s (Vasquez) a contact guy,” Baker said “I can do a lot of things with […]

Jeremy Pena is making his mark in the World Series. The Houston Astros’ rookie has not displayed any sign of fear on baseball’s biggest stage. His impressive play earned him a legendary comparison from Dusty Baker, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “What he’s done this year was similar to when I saw a young […]

Dusty Baker has seen a lot throughout his career as an MLB manager. But through four games of the 2022 World Series, Baker continues to get surprised by what the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are doing. Game 4 only added to the chaos that this series has featured, and it has set the stage […]

The Houston Astros trail the 2022 World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies after losing Game 3 Tuesday night, 2-1. It was an ugly game for the Astros, as their best hitters were silenced and their starting pitcher, Lance McCullers Jr. made history. The problem is it was no the kind of history you want to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies had a lot of fun during Game 3 of the World Series. Now, Dusty Baker wants his Houston Astros to be the ultimate party pooper as they fight for their survival. Baker and his Astros are now trailing the Phillies 2-1 after a rather forgettable performance in Game 3. Even worse, they […]

For all of Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker’s accolades, one trophy has proven to be ever so elusive for the 73-year old former outfielder in his managerial career: a World Series trophy. Baker won a title during the 1981 Fall Classic when his Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the New York Yankees during the strike-shortened […]

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker explains his logic behind keeping Lance McCullers Jr. on the mound far longer than it should be after his horrible start in Game 3 of the World Series. The Astros lost the Tuesday showdown after the Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a home run party in the first two innings of the […]

Houston Astros’ manager Dusty Baker reacted to the tragic death of Migos’ Takeoff ahead of Game 3 of the World Series, per Chandler Rome. “Dusty Baker said he listened to Migos today in memory of Takeoff, who was killed in Houston last night. Baker said he saw Migos play a show four or five years […]

The Houston Astros have revealed their starting lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and manager Dusty Baker made several changes across the board. For one, the longtime manager opted to bench Trey Mancini, as Yordan Alvarez will slot into the designated hitter role and Aledmys Diaz will start out […]

Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of this generation and will likely win the AL Cy Young in 2022. But, his struggles on the big stage continued Friday, getting shelled for five runs by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series, ultimately taking the loss. He’s now winless in the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made tons of history with their comeback win in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series, and it’s something Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won’t be too happy about. Bryce Harper and co. were trailing the Astros 5-0 after three innings, but a couple of huge runs in the fourth and fifth […]

Dusty Baker was recently asked who he’s heard from ahead of the World Series. Baker casually revealed that Snoop Dogg contacted him ahead of the 2022 Fall Classic, per Brian McTaggart. “Some homeboys, homegirls, Snoop Dogg, couple rappers, local dudes…” Baker said. The Astros’ manager is looking to lead Houston to a World Series win […]

Manager Dusty Baker, for all his experience leading an MLB dugout, has a chance to do something he’s never accomplished before: win a World Series, especially with his 106-win Houston Astros favored to take the Fall Classic over the 87-win Philadelphia Phillies. Baker will definitely be motivated to light an even spicier fire underneath his […]

The subject of how racial inequality and sports intersect has always been a point of contention for fans.  But Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, who is African-American, voiced his concern regarding the lack of representation for US-born Black players during the 2022 edition of the Fall Classic between them and the Philadelphia Phillies. Speaking with […]

The wind whistles louder the closer you get to the mountain top. Just ask Dusty Baker, whose teams have come so close to getting to the World Series to no avail. After 20 years away from baseball’s grand stage, Baker and his Houston Astros have punched their ticket to the World Baseball Classic after sweeping […]

After days of speculation, the Texas Rangers officially announced on Friday that they hired Bruce Bochy to be their next manager. Bochy had been away from the majors for the past three years following a 13-year run as manager for the San Francisco Giants. After recently interviewing for the Rangers’ managerial vacancy, general manager Chris […]

Dusty Baker is expected to be invited back to manage the Houston Astros in 2023. But the future is uncertain for GM James Click, per The New York Post. A recent New York Post article states that owner Jim Crane has concerns about Click’s methods. Crane reportedly wants to see less emphasis on analytics, while […]

Jose Altuve has opened up the Houston Astros’ ALDS clash against the Seattle Mariners on a sluggish note. Altuve has failed to record a hit in the ALDS and also sits at a lowly .111 OBP. Mariners starting pitchers Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert had their way against the All-Star second baseman in the opening […]

The Houston Astros emerged victorious from a roller coaster ride of an ALDS Game 1 against the Seattle Mariners. After the M’s pounced on Justin Verlander early in the game, the Astros had to play catch-up in order to walk off with a Game 1 win. Speaking on Verlander’s performance, manager Dusty Baker maintained confidence […]

The Houston Astros erased a 7-3 deficit against the Seattle Mariners to win Game 1 of their American League Division Series, 8-7. Yordan Alvarez sent the fans home happy, hitting a 438-foot, three-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th. As impressed as everyone was watching the talented youngster win the game, Astros […]

The Houston Astros are on a roll, winning eight of their last 10 games, cementing themselves as the best team in the American League with a 95-50 record. Ace Justin Verlander was dominant in his return from calf injury, throwing nine strikeouts against only one walk in five innings pitched, allowing no hits in a […]

On Tuesday, the 92nd Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The New York Yankees sent six players to the Midsummer Classic, the most in the majors. Among them is the front runner for American League MVP at the break in Aaron Judge. Judge struck out in both […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game is just a day away- and excitement is mounting for the Midsummer Classic. The pitching matchup is set, with Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan set to toe the rubber for the American League against Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw, who will be pitching for the National League. It’s […]

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force since he arrived in the MLB in 2018. His polarizing play has allowed him to become one of the faces of baseball. The pairing of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout is arguably the best that the league has seen in recent history.  Even with […]

The Houston Astros were dealt a tough blow when slugger Yordan Alvarez landed on the injured list with right hand inflammation. It was unfortunate news for the MVP candidate to get right before the 2022 All-Star game, which was set to be his first appearance in the contest celebrating the game’s best players. Fret not, […]

Alex Bregman is a World Series champion, 2-time All-Star, and 2019 MVP runner-up. The Houston Astros third baseman was once considered one of the best players in MLB. Despite dealing with injuries in 2021, Bregman still posted a quality season through 91 games. But he is enduring a terrible 2022 campaign so far and manager […]

Joe Girardi became the first manager fired in the 2022 MLB season following his ousting from the Philadelphia Phillies. Shortly after, the Los Angeles Angels pulled the plug on Joe Maddon, ending his tenure with the team in his third season as manager. With the two skippers already out of a job just two months […]

The Seattle Mariners’ 7-4 win over the Houston Astros on Monday was not without excitement. In the ninth inning. Astros reliever Hector Neris drew the ire of the Mariners when he hit Seattle infielder Ty France in the back. The Mariners’ bench emptied, with the team confronting Neris. Later in the inning, Neris hurled a […]

The three-game series between the Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros had a fiery start, with both teams emptying their bench in a late-game fracas Monday night. What sparked the scrum was a pitch from Astros reliever Héctor Neris at the top of the ninth that hit Mariners first baseman Ty France in the back. […]

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros don’t like each other. That much is clear. The teams have a history of feuding on the field and that narrative did not change in Monday’s 7-4 Mariners victory. However, it was unclear what exactly led to the 9th inning benches-clearing brawl between Seattle and Houston. Fortunately Mariners’ star Ty […]

The Houston Astros took care of business against the Texas Rangers at home on Sunday, winning by a final score of 5-2. Houston continues to play a quality brand of baseball and now holds a record of 27-15 which is good for first place in the AL West. A major reason for their recent surge is […]

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker became just the 12th manager in MLB history to earn 2,000 career victories following Houston’s 4-0 win over the Mariners. He also became the first African American manager to reach the elusive milestone. Baker was likely already headed to the Hall of Fame, but this accomplishment makes him a lock for […]

A potential American League playoff preview took place over the weekend as the Houston Astros hosted the Toronto Blue Jays. The series did not disappoint as each contest during the 3-game set was decided by just one run. After the Blue Jays took Friday and Saturday’s matchups, the Astros roared back with an 8-7 victory […]

Kyle Tucker’s breakout 2021 season helped the Houston Astros win their third pennant in five years. He earned MVP votes in manager Dusty Baker’s first full season at the helm. So far this season, though, Tucker has looked anything but the slugger that hit 30 home runs with an OPS of .917 in 140 games […]

It’s been 20 years since Dusty Baker‘s son Darren was nearly trampled at home plate, if not for J.T. Snow’s heroic actions during the 2002 World Series. Two decades later, Darren, a member of the Washington Nationals’ organization, featured in a game against his father during spring training. In an amazing moment between father and […]

The Houston Astros’ 2021 season ended in disappointment with a 7-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the World Series. While getting to the World Series is no small feat, losing in emphatic fashion at home is a tough pill to swallow. Now that the season is over, it’s time to look […]

The Houston Astros fell just short of their quest to avenge their fall from grace with a World Series win, losing to the Atlanta Braves, 4-2. Now comes the hard part. Carlos Correa is entering free agency and is expected to command a massive figure – one that the Astros may not be keen to […]

The Houston Astros will turn the ball over to starting pitcher Zack Greinke for Game 4 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. This will be the third appearance for Greinke in this postseason and just his second start, as he got the starting nod against the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of […]

The Houston Astros were shut out in Game 3 of the World Series by the Atlanta Braves in a 2-0 loss thanks to a valiant effort from their opponent’s pitching staff. Dusty Baker’s squad mustered up just two hits in the contest and were downright miserable offensively. However, despite their potent lineup going cold, Baker […]