Dominican Republic Shows Its Power in World Baseball Classic Opener

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A work stoppage stemming from a lockout or strike would damage Major League Baseball just as the sport is enjoying renewed growth in revenue and popularity, two of the game's all-time greats said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/22/baseball/mlb/mlb-strike-lockout-warning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #baseball #mlb #dustybaker #sammysosa #salarycap
MLB greats warn lockout or strike would derail sport's momentum

The current collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires next year.

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Dusty Baker retiring as Houston Astros manager

Baker told USA Today he’d like to move into an advisory role in baseball, either with the Astros or a team closer to his Northern California home.

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Dusty Baker retiring as Houston Astros manager

Baker told USA Today he’d like to move into an advisory role in baseball, either with the Astros or a team closer to his Northern California home.

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@[email protected] Was perfect person to take over after the scandal. He redefined them . Won World Series . Icing on the cake of a legendary career #DustyBaker #MLB

@emarktaylor @[email protected] @baseball @[email protected] It's really hard to know, although Houston's catcher was not setup inside.

I just liked 74 year old #DustyBaker getting all fired up when the umps ejected his pitcher.😉🤯😡

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Dusty Baker on MLB’s new rule changes: ‘I’ve got to change somewhat how I manage’ https://sportsnaut.com/dusty-baker-houston-astros-mlb-new-rules/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Featured #MLB #DustyBaker
Dusty Baker on MLB’s new rule changes: ‘I’ve got to change somewhat how I manage’

Dusty Baker, who has spent most of his life in MLB, is now dealing with managing the world champion Houston Astros through the onset of new rules changes.

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Tuesday inspirational MLB brights — from Dusty Baker’s life saver to surprising sources of free ballpark food https://sportsnaut.com/mlb-inspirational-stories-dusty-baker-rhys-hoskins/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Featured #MLB #DustyBaker
Tuesday inspirational MLB brights — from Dusty Baker’s life saver to surprising sources of free ballpark food

A look at three feel-right MLB stories from Spring Training and beyond to help make this Tuesday look and feel as good as any Friday or Saturday.

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I just love this:

"[Dusty] Baker once smoked a joint with Jimi Hendrix. He and a Dodgers teammate, Glenn Burke, invented the high-five. He wears wristbands with his own likeness. He has a vineyard at his home in Sacramento. Before the World Series, he got a good-luck message from Snoop Dogg."

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/06/sports/baseball/dusty-baker-world-series-astros.html

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TIL Dusty Baker, manager of the Houston Astros, was the inventor of the high-five. ✋
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