(CNN) Dusty Baker, a longtime Major League Baseball manager, has been hired as the new manager of the Houston Astros, the team announced Wednesday. The former Washington Nationals manager is taking over for A.J. We're extremely excited to name Dusty as the new leader of our ballclub," Houston Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane said in a statement. Welcome to Houston, Dusty 🤘 pic.twitter.com/PjUUj02jYp — Houston Astros (@astros) January 29, 2020Baker, 70, is one of the most respected managers in the league. He ranks 15th in career wins with a 1,863-1,636 record over 22 seasons.

Source: CNN January 30, 2020 02:03 UTC