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A Modest Proposal For You Peons: Root For The Astros Because Of
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Dusty Baker not planning to retire
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World Series: Astros hated by fans, but manager Dusty Baker is beloved
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Column: Third time's the charm? Dusty Baker is ready for his
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World Series 2021: It's hard to root against Houston Astros
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Astros Manager Dusty Baker Uses Three Words To Motivate His Team
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Dusty Baker tells multiple people that 2023 is his final season as
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Dusty Baker Bets on Himself With Tenuous One-Year Contract as
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Now that Astros have won World Series again, what's their place in
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Hiring Dusty Baker is the Astros making the best of a rough
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Justin Verlander gets high praise from Astros manager Dusty Baker
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Astros Manager Dusty Baker Uses Three Words To Motivate His Team