Dusty Baker

Latest Stories

Astros ace Verlander resumes throwing after groin surgery

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr. gets back to first safely on a pickoff attempt to Houston Astros first baseman Nick Tanielu during a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Boo Who? Astros already paying price , Red Sox await fate

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Austin Pruitt (51) warms up before pitching live batting practice during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros must fill hole in rotation after Cole’s departure

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker leans against at fence during spring training baseball practice Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Astros’ Baker accepts that no one is moving on from scandal

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

James Click, the newly-hired Houston Astros general manager, listens as Astros manager Dusty Baker speaks during a baseball press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros reeling from fallout from scandal as spring begins

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker smiles during a baseball press conference at Minute Maid Park, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Baker takes over scam-marred Astros, set for ‘last hurrah’

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday, Jan. 28,2 020, that Baker, 70, is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been completed. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

In this July 4, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Dusty Baker hired to be new Astros manager

By Kristie Rieken - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 18, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker watches batting practice before the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, that Baker, 70, is working to finalize an agreement to become manager of the Houston Astros. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been completed. (AP Photo/John Amis)

AP source: Astros, Dusty Baker working on manager deal

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **

Astros to hire Dusty Baker: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks during a news conference before Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ** FILE **

Dusty Baker, former Nationals manager, to interview with Astros

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 3, 2018, file photo, former manager Dusty Baker shows off the lining of his sport coat before the start of an opening day baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners in San Francisco. Baker lost his job with Washington after last season, when he guided the Nationals to a second straight NL East title. It has been a blessing of sorts. Baker never forgets to remind himself of his good fortune, even during the down times in his big league baseball career spanning a half-century. Sure, he still wants to manage and go out on his own terms when the time comes. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Out of uniform and not managing, Baker relishes watching son

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2016, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker pauses in the dugout before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park in Washington. The Nationals announced Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, that Baker won't be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL East title in each of his two years with the club. But Washington lost its NL Division Series both times. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Dusty Baker returns to Giants as special adviser

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

FILE - This Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, file photo shows Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, that the Washington Nationals and Martinez have agreed to a managerial contract for three years plus an option. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) **FILE**

Nationals, Dave Martinez agree to managerial deal: Source

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi talks before batting practice for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, in Houston. The New York Yankees announced Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, that Girardi will not return to the team in the 2018 season. The announcement was made by Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Joe Girardi’s availability complicates Nationals next move

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals pitching coach Mike Maddux looks on during batting practice before the start of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in Miami. The St. Louis Cardinals announced the hiring of Mike Maddux as pitching coach, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. “We are very excited to welcome Mike to the Cardinals organization,” stated Cardinals’ President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Mike Maddux moves on from Nationals to Cardinals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 11, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker talks to reporters in the dugout before playing New York Mets in a spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Nationals announced Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, that Baker won't be back next season. Baker led the Nationals to the NL East title in each of his two years with the club. But Washington lost its NL Division Series both times. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Baker gone as manager of Nationals after 2 NL East titles

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

The Nationals' 97 wins this season vaulted Dusty Baker into 14th all-time on the managerial win list. Twelve of the 13 in front of him are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Associated PRess)

Dusty Baker out as Nationals manager

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Nationals' 97 wins this season vaulted Dusty Baker into 14th all-time on the managerial win list. Twelve of the 13 in front of him are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Associated PRess)

Dusty Baker’s status tops key decisions for Nationals as offseason begins

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker speaks during a media availability before Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dusty Baker explains why he picked Gonzalez, stuck with Werth

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times