How some undeniable truths have now defined Dusty Baker's Astros legacy

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The Astros are back in the ALCS for the seventh straight year and host Game 1 at Minute Maid Park, with the Texas Rangers coming to town this Sunday.

One of the big storylines of the series is the battle between veteran managers Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy. Which got us thinking.

While Dusty Baker has faced his share of criticism this year for his handling of Martin Maldonado, Yainer Diaz, and Jose Abreu, one thing can't be called into question. The results. Dusty has led the Astros to 4 straight ALCS appearances, two World Series appearances, and one championship title.

With all that being said, is Dusty Baker the best manager in Astros history?

Be sure to watch the video above as we break it all down.

If you enjoy the videos, watch Stone Cold 'Stros (an Astros podcast) on SportsMap Houston's YouTube channel. We'll have you covered throughout the postseason.

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Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.

Green, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, agreed to five-year, $185 million extension.

Did GM Rafael Stone negotiate good deals from a team perspective?

Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank react to the news, and examine if the Rockets made the right call in locking up their young talent.

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