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MLB · Houston Astros

Astros hire Brad Ausmus, bringing a familiar catcher back to a different job

Houston announced the former Tigers and Angels manager Wednesday. He leaves the Yankees’ bench after three seasons, with an AL Central title and a 386-422 managerial record behind him.

Published November 11, 2026

Houston Astros
Brad Ausmus
New York Yankees

Team analysis · 2027 roster planning

The Astros must make the staff earn the outs

Houston allowed 650 walks in 2026. Three funded plans address the innings, the crowded infield and a payroll headline missing exercised options.

Published November 3, 2026

Houston Astros
MLB
Roster construction

Houston · Front office

Astros turn to Randy Flores and his scouting background

Houston hires the longtime Cardinals executive as general manager, placing player acquisition at the center of its next chapter.

Published October 30, 2026

Houston Astros
Randy Flores
MLB

MLB · Wild Card Series

White Sox beat Astros 7-3, complete Wild Card sweep and advance to face Cleveland

Chicago scored four in the first and Chase Meidroth hit a three-run homer in the sixth to finish a two-game sweep in Houston.

Published September 30, 2026

Chicago White Sox
Houston Astros
Chase Meidroth

MLB · Postseason race

Atlanta is back in: eight playoff berths in nine years.

A 6–2 win in Houston secured a postseason place. The berth is clinched; that is not the same as a division title.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 19, 2026

Atlanta Braves
Houston Astros
MLB