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    Paul Sullivan: Dusty Baker reflects on highs and lows in Chicago as he prepares to face the Cubs — perhaps for the last time

    Dusty Baker said his life hasn’t changed much since his longtime quest to manage a World Series champion came to fruition last year. “The only difference has been life in the world,” Baker said. “I’m noticing now more than ever that I’ve gotten smarter now, according to other people.” After winning a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday on the South Side, Baker‘s Astros ...
    by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune May 15, 2023 4 minutes
    Astros manager Dusty Baker stands in the visitors dugout before a game against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, May 12, 2023.

    Dusty Baker said his life hasn’t changed much since his longtime quest to manage a World Series champion came to fruition last year.

    “The only difference has been life in the world,” Baker said. “I’m noticing now more than ever that I’ve gotten smarter now, according to other people.”

    After winning a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday on the South Side, Baker‘s Astros return to Houston on Monday to begin a three-game series against the Cubs.

    It might be the final time Baker faces his former team, which he managed for four memorable seasons from 2003-06.

    Baker, 73,

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