Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Field Level Media|published: Mon 28th July, 21:01 2025

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Aug 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Dusty Baker speaks to fans after being inducted into the Dodgers Hall of Legends prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Former MLB manager Dusty Baker is reportedly set to manage Nicaragua during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Baker, 76, retired from the major leagues two years ago after winning a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022 and being named National League Manager of the Year three times. Baker is the eighth-winningest manager in major league history.

Baker also played in the majors for 19 seasons.

"I'm excited," Baker told USA Today, "... I know baseball is trying to get going in Nicaragua, and I want to help."

Nicaragua finished 19th in the 2023 WBC but secured a 3-0 record in qualifying for the 2026 tournament and will play in Pool D against Venezuela, Israel, the Netherlands and the Dominican Republic.

--Field Level Media