# Astros' managerial search includes Pujols, Ausmus and more, GM Randy Flores says

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3 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 10, 2026, 6:55 PM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771644/2026/11/10/astros-manager-search-randy-flores-hiring-timeline/>

The Astros are seeking a manager to replace Joe Espada, who was let go after an 81-81 season.

## Who's covering it

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- Nov 10, 2026, 6:55 PM: [Astros' managerial search includes Pujols, Ausmus and more, GM Randy Flores says](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771644/2026/11/10/astros-manager-search-randy-flores-hiring-timeline/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  The Astros are seeking a manager to replace Joe Espada, who was let go after an 81-81 season.
- Nov 11, 2026, 10:43 AM: [Astros hire Ausmus as manager](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/astros-hire-ausmus-manager-164313048.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Brad Ausmus is reportedly being hired by the Astros as their new manager
- Nov 11, 2026, 2:24 PM: [What the Astros’ Hires of Randy Flores and Brad Ausmus Mean for the Angels' Front Office Search](<https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/onsi/what-the-astros-hires-of-randy-flores-and-brad-ausmus-mean-for-the-angels-front-office-search-01m75zg3ghms>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Houston hired Brad Ausmus and Randy Flores, while the A's added Cam Castro. Here is what those AL West moves mean for the Angels' front office search.