How some undeniable truths have now defined Dusty Baker's Astros legacy
STONE COLD 'STROS
13 October 2023
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.
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Right-handed relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has finalized a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team said Monday.
The 34-year-old Graveman figures to add depth to the D-backs bullpen and could compete for the closer’s role. He missed last season following surgery in January 2024 to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.
Since he switched to a full-time relief role in 2021, he has a 2.74 ERA and 193 strikeouts over 187 1/3 innings.
Graveman first pitched in the big leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014 and went on to the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros.
He last pitched for the White Sox and Astros in 2023, finishing the season with a 3.12 ERA over 68 appearances. He has a 37-43 record over nine MLB seasons with a 3.95 ERA and 24 saves.
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