Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager
The Astros have hired Cardinals assistant GM/scouting director Randy Flores as their new general manager.

Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager. The Astros: What Happened
MLB Trade Rumors reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager. The Astros, Cardinals, Randy Flores. Here is how the report opens:
The Astros have hired Cardinals assistant GM/scouting director Randy Flores as their new general manager. The team announced the move on Friday evening. “Randy has had a huge impact on the Cardinals over the last 10 seasons,” Houston owner Jim Crane said in the press release. “Throughout the entire interview process, we’ve been thoroughly impressed…

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It is one of many Baseball stories we are following today, and 3 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Baseball and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager
- Who’s involved: Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager. The Astros, Cardinals, Randy Flores and Jim Crane
- League: Baseball
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors
- Coverage: 3 outlets are covering it: MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN and CBS Sports
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same MLB story, as reported by 2 other outlets:
- Astros turn to Cardinals exec Flores as new GMESPN The Astros on Friday hired Cardinals exec Randy Flores as their new general manager.
- Astros hire Randy Flores as new general manager as offseason filled with questions begins in HoustonCBS Sports Flores assumes his role at an uncertain time. Is a rebuild ahead, or will Houston try to squeeze out another season of relevance?
Background: Major League Baseball
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What happened with Astros Hire Randy Flores As General Manager. The Astros?
The Astros have hired Cardinals assistant GM/scouting director Randy Flores as their new general manager. The team announced the move on Friday evening. “Randy has had a huge impact on the Cardinals over the last 10 seasons,” Houston owner Jim Crane said in the press release. “Throughout the entire interview process, we’ve been thoroughly impressed… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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MLB Trade Rumors first reported it on Saturday, October 31, 2026. ESPN and CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Baseball news.
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