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The Astros have named Brad Ausmus as their new manager and, to put it mildly, the Houston fans and media have a lot to say. Breaking down truth versus optics, whether this is an upgrade, whether the backlash will have real-world ramifications, and the news that Houston will be shopping Jeremy Pena this offseason.
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"Astros send shockwaves through Houston with managerial hire" is an episode of Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast. Runtime 36 min. Published November 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.