Albert Pujols interviewing for another MLB managing job

Albert Pujols is in the mix for yet another managerial opening. The MLB legend is interviewing for the Astros’ manager job, according to The Athletic. He will be interviewed by new Houston general manager Randy Flores, who spent the previous 11 seasons in the Cardinals’ front office and played with Pujols in St.Louis for five years. The Astros are kicking off a new era after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown in August and declining to renew manager Joe Espada’s contract following an 81-81 season.Houston won its eighth American League West title in 10 seasons but was swept out of the postseason by the White Sox during the wild-card round. Pujols, a three-time MVP, interviewed for managerial openings with the Angels and Padres last offseason, but fell short of getting either job. He also reportedly had interest from the Orioles for the manager role last offseason. In June, Pujols suggested he’d be interested in becoming the manager of the Mets after the franchise fired Carlos Mendoza. He’s enjoyed some success from the dugout, though. He guided Leones del Escogido to the Dominican winter league championship and Caribbean Series title in 2025 before managing the Dominican Republic in this year’s World Baseball Classic to a third-place finish. The Astros are also considering Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who previously managed the Tigers and Angels, and Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta, per The Athletic.Pujols, who will be eligible to be voted into the Hall of Fame in 2028, hit 703 career home runs, which ranks fourth all time....