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Dusty Baker, Reggie Jackson take alternate paths to the Houston Astros
Baker found his post-playing career role as a manager; Jackson feels denied a chance at MLB franchise ownership
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How Al Campanis’ ‘Nightline’ fall from grace led to Dusty Baker’s managerial rise
Baker’s World Series win with the Astros comes 35 years after the disgraced Campanis was given the opportunity to right his wrongs
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Why Dusty Baker’s World Series win means more
Baker’s first MLB championship as a manager was an inspiration, a rare opportunity to celebrate Black achievement in baseball
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There’s more than one way to the World Series. Ask Carlos Torres and Mike Hill.
The longtime umpire from Venezuela and Harvard-educated baseball executive landed their positions in MLB via unlikely paths
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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker’s baseball life has made him a World Series protagonist
Baker, 73, has never won the title as a manager, but a lot more people than just Astros fans are rooting for him
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For Dusty Baker, 2,000 wins are a testament to his generational impact
Baker’s authenticity and place in baseball history have made him the quintessential role model to Black managers: ‘He is a Hall of Famer in every way’
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How MLB continues its focus on growing the sport among African Americans
From working with youth outreach programs to the Players Alliance, MLB needs solutions to increase participation
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Manfred misses the mark with Braves
The chop has to go, the chant is deplorable and all of it is racist, even if not a slur
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Bob Watson’s personality made him a winner with New York Yankees, Houston Astros
As general manager, he helped the Yankees win the 1996 World Series