Dusty Baker: podcast appearances and interviews

Johnnie B 'Dusty' Baker Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He played in MLB for 19 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was a two-time All-Star, received two Silver Slugger Awards, and earned a Gold Glove Award. Baker was the first National League Championship Series MVP, awarded for his performance during the 1977 NLCS. His playing career includes three World Series appearances and a championship with the 1981 Dodgers. Besides the Dodgers, he also played for the Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics.

After retiring as a player, Baker transitioned to managing and served as the manager of the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 2002, the Chicago Cubs from 2003 to 2006, the Cincinnati Reds from 2008 to 2013, the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2017, and the Houston Astros from 2020 to 2023. He has been recognized as NL Manager of the Year three times and led the Astros to a World Series title in 2022. Baker was the first MLB manager to reach the playoffs and win a division with five different teams, with both achievements accomplished with each team he managed. He ranks seventh in MLB managerial wins and has the most wins among African American managers. Following his managerial career, Baker joined the Giants' front office and was named manager of Team Nicaragua for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.