The Astros surprised some in their organization and most of their fanbase by hiring Randy Flores as their new general manager. Flores is a longtime Cardinals executive who has a lot of work to do in little time. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' hire and what happened with Brewers executive Matt Kleine, who had been the Astros' leading candidate.

The Astros surprised some in their organization and most of their fanbase by hiring Randy Flores as their new general manager. Flores is a longtime Cardinals executive who has a lot of work to do in little time. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' hire and what happened with Brewers executive Matt Kleine, who had been the Astros' leading candidate.

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Out of Left Field: The Astros' Surprising GM Hire 

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The Astros are interviewing longtime nemesis Albert Pujols for their managerial vacancy. Pujols has long stated his desire to manage — but has never done it as any level. Is he the right choice for Houston? Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' ongoing managerial search which includes Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, Luis Urueta and Brad Ausmus.

The Astros are interviewing longtime nemesis Albert Pujols for their managerial vacancy. Pujols has long stated his desire to manage &mdash; but has never done it as any level. Is he the right choice for Houston? Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the Astros' ongoing managerial search which includes Pujols, Morgan Ensberg, Luis Urueta and Brad Ausmus.

Could Albert Pujols Be the Astros' Next Manager?

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New Astros general manager Randy Flores introduced himself to the city during a press conference on Monday morning alongside owner Jim Crane. Flores flashed charisma, charm and showed he was in full control of the room and his message. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' first impression, the questions Crane answered and muse where the Astros go from here in the Flores era.

New Astros general manager Randy Flores introduced himself to the city during a press conference on Monday morning alongside owner Jim Crane. Flores flashed charisma, charm and showed he was in full control of the room and his message. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Flores' first impression, the questions Crane answered and muse where the Astros go from here in the Flores era.

The Flores Files: First Impressions of the Astros’ New GM

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The World Series is over, the offseason has begun and the Astros still do not have a general manager. Might that soon change? Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine has emerged as a serious front runner for the job. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss where things stand with Kleine and the rest of Houston's search for a general manager before analyzing the news that Tatsuya Imai has opted in to his $18 million contract for the 2027 season.

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The World Series is over, the offseason has begun and the Astros still do not have a general manager. Might that soon change? Milwaukee Brewers executive Matt Kleine has emerged as a serious front runner for the job. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss where things stand with Kleine and the rest of Houston's search for a general manager before analyzing the news that Tatsuya Imai has opted in to his $18 million contract for the 2027 season.
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Matt Kleine to Houston? Astros GM Search Heats Up

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Out of Left Field: The Astros' Surprising GM Hire

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