Dusty Baker tells Astros he plans to RETIRE’: World Series winner, 74, ‘steps away from managing’ after 26 seasons following Houston’s ALCS loss

Dusty Baker’s 26-year managerial career is reportedly coming to an end.

Multiple sources both inside and outside the Houston Astros have told The Athletic that the 74-year-old World Series winner has informed the club that 2023 is his final season.

Baker’s Astros were eliminated in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series by the World Series-bound Texas Rangers on Monday night in Houston.

He declined to comment on his decision when contacted by The Athletic, but did say he was undecided following Monday’s 11-4 loss.  

‘I don’t know, I haven’t had time to evaluate and think about my future because I’m down the list as far as, like, I’m not that kind of dude,’ he told reporters. 

‘I don’t want to steal the spotlight or anything from these guys. You got to savor what we did, think about how we can get better and then I’ll evaluate my situation in my life. And so, we will see. I’ll talk to my daughter. I’ve got two grandsons, …I really sort of cheated them for my quest. I got two dogs, hunting dogs, a year old, they wouldn’t even know me when I walk in the house because I haven’t been home since February the 10th.’