The Houston Astros’ search for an emergency fill-in after the firing of manager A. J. Hinch has ended today with the selection of a familiar face for Chicago Cubs fans. Dusty Baker has been chosen to lead the Houston ball club according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
When the contract is finalized, this will be Baker’s twenty-third season as a big league manager. His last gig was with the Washington Nationals in 2017, but he’s also managed the San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds and, of course, the Cubs.