The reason Dusty Baker wears black gloves is to protect himself against Covid-19.
Dusty Baker has worn the black gloves in the dugout for nearly every game he's played since 2020 as a precaution against COVID-19.
Also Dusty Baker also wears an Astros mask during games to protect himself from the Covid virus as well.
Dusty Baker also has six or seven wristbands to choose from each game, featuring a variety of Astros' colors.
Dusty Baker will wear the same wristband every game until they lose.
If the Astros lose that game, he takes it off, and has his son, Darren, pass it out to a young fan.