Houston Astros

Baseball should create a role for Baker, one that fits the legend he represents

Baker found his post-playing career role as a manager; Jackson feels denied a chance at MLB franchise ownership

Baker’s World Series win with the Astros comes 35 years after the disgraced Campanis was given the opportunity to right his wrongs

Baker’s first MLB championship as a manager was an inspiration, a rare opportunity to celebrate Black achievement in baseball

The longtime umpire from Venezuela and Harvard-educated baseball executive landed their positions in MLB via unlikely paths

Baker, 73, has never won the title as a manager, but a lot more people than just Astros fans are rooting for him

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’

From working with youth outreach programs to the Players Alliance, MLB needs solutions to increase participation

The chop has to go, the chant is deplorable and all of it is racist, even if not a slur

As general manager, he helped the Yankees win the 1996 World Series