Astros Lose Game 7 of ALCS, Manager Dusty Baker Hints at Retirement After 26-Year Career

Following a disappointing end to the season with a loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the ALCS, Houston Astros' manager Dusty Baker, with a 26-year career behind him, hints at retirement despite reluctance to detract attention from players; his contract is set to expire soon with no public confirmation from club on the search for a new manager.

Following the loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the ALCS, Houston Astros' manager Dusty Baker hinted at retirement. This speculation has been privately shared by many inside the Astros for weeks.
Despite an arduous and trying season, Baker commended his team for their effort but was noticeably quiet about his own future. He expressed that he doesn't want to detract attention from the on-field accomplishments of the players.
Baker's contract with the Astros is due to expire soon. His future in the team is uncertain as neither the owner Jim Crane nor general manager Dana Brown have made any public confirmations about their search for a new manager.
Sources revealed that Baker has expressed to several people inside and outside the Astros that 2023 will be his last season as manager. However, he is also known to consider staying in the game in some capacity.
Baker's managerial career spanned 26 years, during which he led the Astros to four ALCS appearances, two World Series, and won a World Series title. Regardless of his decision to retire, Baker's tenure with the Astros will conclude as one of the most successful in the franchise's history.