Topic: Manager Dusty Baker

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros clinched respective berths in the NLCS and ALCS by dispatching of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins on Day 9 of the MLB playoffs.

Manager Dusty Baker and Houston Astros players will try to become the first MLB team in 23 years to repeat as champions in 2023. They say chemistry and an ability to replace star players are key attributes for success.

Manager Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year contract extension, the World Series champions announced Wednesday.

Framber Valdez allowed just four hits and one run over 6 1/3 innings to carry the Houston Astros past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday in Houston. The series is now tied 1-1.

Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run, go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros bullpen threw 3 1/3 shutout innings to power a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners and secure a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series.

Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi collapsed while running toward first base and left Fenway Park on a stretcher during a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox.

The Houston Astros admit a gap exists in their roster at spring training after Carlos Correa's departure, but players are confident the front office can field another strong team to avenge its World Series loss.

The Houston Astros are bringing back manager Dusty Baker on a one-year deal for the 2022 season, the team announced Friday.

The Houston Astros staved off elimination with a 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Three World Series games, NASCAR's playoffs and more than 100 NFL and college football games fill this weekend's sports schedule. A UFC title fight and regular-season NBA, NHL and soccer games also pack the slate.