Surprise but no surprise. As it was in Detroit 10 yrs ago, it's who you know, not what you know. Ausmus is very close to owner Jim Crane and one of his best friends is team sr. advisor, Jeff Bagwell. Astros fired their GM and manager despite taking the team to the 2026 playoffs.
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The Astros are hiring Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons in Houston, as the team's new manager, a source told ESPN. spr.ly/6010By1ROE
Source: Astros hiring former catcher Ausmus as new manager

Source: Astros hiring former catcher Ausmus as new manager

The Astros are hiring Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons in Houston, as the team's new manager, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Nov 11, 2026 · 5:45 PM UTC

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Dear Lord, if this doesn’t reek of the “Old Boys Club” what does? Classic case of falling up. This guy is an absolute joke by every measure. Good luck Houston.
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