That’s all, folks.
Dusty Baker is retiring as manager of the Astros, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Baker had hinted at walking away on Monday night after the Houston lost Game 7 of the American League Championship Series to the Texas Rangers, 11-4.
According to Nightengale, Baker gave Astros owner Jim Crane his decision on Tuesday, and a press conference is scheduled for 12 p.m. Eastern on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
“I’m very grateful and thankful to Jim Crane and the Houston Astros for giving me this opportunity, and to win a championship,’’ Baker told USA TODAY Sports. “I felt like they’ve been good for me, and I’ve been good for them.”
Nightengale reports Baker wants to remain involved in the game in an advisory role with the Astros or an MLB club near his home in Sacramento, Calif.
“I’ve still got a lot to offer; baseball has been my life,’’ Baker said. “I have a lifetime of knowledge, much more than those who have never played the game.’’
Dusty Baker is retiring after 26 MLB seasons as a manager. Getty ImagesThe 74-year-old had been Houston’s manager since 2020 and managed five MLB teams across 26 seasons.
Baker’s managing career began in 1993 with the Giants when San Francisco won 103 games to spark a 10-year run with the organization that included a World Series appearance — and loss — in 2002.
He left for the Cubs that offseason, and he managed four years in Chicago, followed by six in Cincinnati and two in Washington before taking over the Astros amid the fallout from their sign-stealing scandal.
Two years later, Baker had his first – and only — World Series title as a skipper.
Of his 26 seasons as a manager, he won at least 90 games a staggering 13 times.
Baker is seventh all-time with 2,183 wins.
According to The Post’s Joel Sherman, Baker should get plenty of support for the Hall of Fame in October 2026 when the Baseball Writers’ Association of America historical overview committee is next authorized to form a ballot for the contemporary era committee for managers, executives and umpires.
Baker’s MLB resume also includes 19 seasons as a Gold Glove outfielder, playing for the Braves, Dodgers, Giants and A’s.
He was a two-time All-Star, won a pair of Silver Slugger Awards and registered a pair of top-10 finishes in National League MVP voting (4th in 1980, 7th in 1981).
Baker helped Los Angeles beat the Yankees in the 1981 World Series.







