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Astros Interview Candidates for Managerial Vacancy
The Houston Astros are looking for a new manager.
The vacancy has led the club to interview several candidates.
Those reported to have been interviewed include Brad Ausmus and Albert Pujols.
The Astros have also reportedly spoken with the Yankees' bench coach, whose name is not given here.
Separately, Randy Flores signed a contract as Houston's general manager, according to a caption from his introductory press conference.
The sources do not say who will be hired or when the Astros will make a decision.
The Houston Astros are searching for a new manager.
Brad Ausmus and Albert Pujols were among candidates interviewed, according to Yahoo Sports’ headline.
Sporting News reported that the Astros interviewed a Yankees bench coach for the vacancy.
The articles do not identify the Yankees bench coach or provide details about the interviews.
- Who
- The Houston Astros interviewed managerial candidates, including Brad Ausmus and Albert Pujols, according to Yahoo Sports. Sporting News reported an interview with a Yankees bench coach but did not name the coach.
- What
- The Astros are seeking a new manager and have interviewed candidates for the vacancy.
- When
- The reports were published on November 2 and 3, 2026.
- Where
- Houston, Texas, is identified in Yahoo Sports’ photo caption. The location of the interviews is not stated.
- Why
- The Astros are searching for a new manager.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sporting News reported that the Astros had interviewed a Yankees bench coach for the managerial vacancy.
Yahoo Sports reported that Brad Ausmus and Albert Pujols were among candidates interviewed.
- Team
- Houston Astros
- Vacancy
- Manager
- Reported candidates
- Brad Ausmus and Albert Pujols
- Other reported candidate
- An unnamed Yankees bench coach
- Publication dates
- November 2 and 3, 2026
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“The search is already well underway…” @jonmorosi shares insight into the Astros’ managerial search and mentions two names in consideration for the position 👀