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Astros Expected To Name Brad Ausmus Manager

Houston Astros hire former Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as manager under new GM Randy Flores.

By · Published November 11, 2026  17:26 UTC · Updated November 11, 2026  17:26 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 26.
  • Primary Driver: Houston Astros hire former Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as manager under new GM Randy Flores.
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The Houston Astros have hired Brad Ausmus as their next manager, according to multiple outlets including MLB.com, The New York Times, ESPN, and the New York Post. Ausmus leaves his role as bench coach for the New York Yankees to take the position.

Coverage centers on the connection between Ausmus and new Astros general manager Randy Flores, a former St. Louis Cardinals executive. STLtoday.com notes that Ausmus, who played for the Cardinals from 1999 to 2002, is not the only Cardinals tie Flores could bring into the organization, with Albert Pujols also mentioned as a possibility. MLB.com reported earlier that Flores was in the final stages of the managerial search.

The Astros have not yet formally announced the move or disclosed contract terms.

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Who is Brad Ausmus?

A former MLB catcher and manager who most recently served as bench coach for the New York Yankees. He previously managed the Detroit Tigers (2014–2017) and Los Angeles Angels (2019).

What is the connection to new GM Randy Flores?

Both Ausmus and Flores have ties to the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Ausmus played for the Cardinals from 1999 to 2002; Flores is a former Cardinals executive.

Has the Astros organization officially confirmed the hire?

Coverage cites sources reporting the decision, but the Astros have not yet issued a formal announcement or disclosed contract details.

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