Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker is expected to retire from managing after a 26-year career, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
The Astros scheduled a press conference Thursday at noon ET with Baker, team owner Jim Crane, and general manager Dana Brown, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Baker declined to discuss his future Monday after Houston was eliminated from the ALCS in Game 7 against the Texas Rangers. However, the belief around the team is that the 74-year-old is planning to retire, a source told Kawahara.