Could Albert Pujols Be the Astros' Next Manager?

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 …

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

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'…

Out of Left Field: The Astros' Surprising GM Hire

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 …

Matt Kleine to Houston? Astros GM Search Heats Up

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 Kl…

5 Astros Who WON'T Be Back in 2027

The Astros still need both a general manager and manager, but also must grapple with the impending loss of their setup man, reliable southpaw reliever and only trade deadline acquisition. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the five players who won't return to the 2027 Astros, i…

Who’s Next? Breaking Down the Astros’ GM Search

There are at least seven known candidates for the Astros' vacant GM job — and a resolution could be coming soon. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the candidates who've interviewed with Jim Crane, a possible timeline for Crane's decision, Matt Kleine's well-chronicled walk on …

An Inside Look at the Astros’ Offense with Dan Hennigan

Dan Hennigan left his role as the Astros' offensive coordinator in early August for a spot on Wake Forest's coaching staff. Hennigan joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss his decision to leave and his time spent with the 2026 Astros, including insight on Yordan Alvarez, C…

Espada Out, What’s Next? The Astros’ Search for New Leadership

The Astros made the inevitable official on Wednesday, parting ways with manager Joe Espada after three seasons as Houston's skipper and nine in the organization. The decision leaves Houston without a manager or general manager, but the search for a GM is picking up steam. Tyler Stafford and The Ath…

Can the Astros Fix Their Pitching for 2027?

The Astros finished 2026 with the second-most walks in baseball, the sixth-highest ERA in the sport and a pitching staff shrouded with uncertainty. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome break down what went right for the pitching staff, what went wrong and what the new baseball operations…

Astros at a Crossroads: The Difficult Decisions Ahead

Eight days after their season ended, the Houston Astros are still shrouded in silence. The future of manager Joe Espada remains in flux, as does the team's search for a new general manager. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss the st…