FILE PHOTO:Oct 23, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) before game seven of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park.
Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 25 (Reuters) - Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker, one of the most successful and beloved figures in Major League Baseball, has informed the team that he plans to retire, USA Today Sports reported on Wednesday.
He went on to manage five different teams over 26 seasons and won the World Series at the helm of the Astros last November.
The Astros were eliminated from the postseason when they lost to the Texas Rangers in Game Seven of the ALCS on Monday.
A press conference at which Baker will announce his departure is scheduled to be held at Minute Maid Park on Thursday.
Persons:
Dusty Baker, Erik Williams, Baker, I've, Rory Carroll, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, USA, Major League Baseball, Sports, Atlanta Braves, Star, Dodgers, Astros, Thomson
Locations:
Houston , Texas, USA, Los Angeles