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Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference

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New Seattle Mariners manager Jason Kanzler took a playful jab at the Houston Astros during his introductory press conference Wednesday, referencing his former employer without naming the club. Kanzler spoke at T-Mobile Park one day after the Mariners announced his hiring. The remark concerned his previous visits to Seattle as an opposing coach with the […] The post Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Giants’ star defends Tony Vitello amid team’s struggles

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The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to a 20-30 start and have lost their last three games, but there is still optimism that things can turn around. Tony Vitello is in his first season as the manager, and some are watching to see if he can gather the clubhouse together and figure things out. […] The post Ex-Giants’ star defends Tony Vitello amid team’s struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I’ll Defend Jose Altuve to the Grave”; “He Deserves His Boos” – Fans Split After Ex-Astros Skipper Addresses $125M Star’s Sign-Stealing Scandal Role

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Astros' former manager Dusty Baker threw his weight behind long-serving disciple Jose Altuve while reflecting on the team's sign-stealing incident

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Did You Know The ‘High Five’ Was Invented In The 1970s? The MLB Origin Story Will Blow Your Mind

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The handshake is believed to date back to the 9th century B.C. as historians have ancient art depicting Assyrian and Babylonian kings ‘shaking hands’ to seal alliances. To many, the ‘high five‘ feels just as ancient. It is universal celebratory act where people slap hands in jubilation. Alas, that is not the case at all. […] The post Did You Know The ‘High Five’ Was Invented In The 1970s? The MLB Origin Story Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on BroBible.

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Steve Kettmann on what it was like to co-author Dusty Baker’s memoir ‘Crossroads’

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Dusty Baker is a baseball lifer who has been around the game for so long that he is connected to many great players and unforgettable moments. Baker won a World Series as a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and another as a manager for the Houston Astros before retiring in October 2023. He’s now ready…

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Dusty Baker shunned Astros’ wishes about secret feeding homeless ritual after games

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When Dusty Baker managed the Houston Astros, the legendary baseball skipper was secretly involved in feeding homeless persons after games. Baker would take leftover food from the team clubhouse and give it to Houston’s unhoused population, per USA Today. The Astros tried to stop Baker from doing that, due to liability concerns. “Baker, who said […] The post Dusty Baker shunned Astros’ wishes about secret feeding homeless ritual after games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dusty Baker’s ‘big thing’ for Giants’ Tony Vitello after brutal start to first season

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The San Francisco Giants are off to a poor start, going 5-8 in their first 13 games. Following the rough start, former manager Dusty Baker had some advice for the Giants’ manager Tony Vitello on how he can handle this setback, according to Bob Nightengale in a piece in the USA Today. “The big thing […] The post Dusty Baker’s ‘big thing’ for Giants’ Tony Vitello after brutal start to first season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch former Giants managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy throw out first pitch of 2026 MLB season

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The San Francisco Giants are taking on the New York Yankees in a home game in MLB’s first contest of the 2026 regular season before Opening Day. Before the matchup started, former franchise managers Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy both threw out the first pitch of the year. Baker, who managed the Giants from 1993 […] The post Watch former Giants managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy throw out first pitch of 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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