{
  "id": 18585097,
  "title": "Former Astros OF Josh Reddick Likes Albert Pujols for New Manager",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/former-astros-of-josh-reddick-likes-albert-pujols-for-new-manager",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T22:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-astros-josh-reddick-likes-224406106.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Houston Astros search for a new manager, Albert Pujols' name has been brought up as a potential candidate, sparking interest among both fans and media. During an appearance on the Crush City Podcast, former Astros outfielder and World Series Champion Josh Reddick expressed his desire to see Pujols take on the role. Reddick praised Pujols' exceptional baseball IQ, noting that it would make him an instant figure of respect within the Houston organization. Known for his leadership and high baseball IQ, Pujols was often referred to as another coach on the field, commanding the respect of his teammates, coaches, and front office staff. Additionally, Pujols was recognized for his intense demeanor, which could potentially inject some much-needed fire into a team that has occasionally appeared in need of more intensity.",
  "summary": "As the Houston Astros look for a new manager, the idea of future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols getting the job has both fans and media abuzz. Former Astros OF and World Series Champion Josh Reddick joined the Crush City Podcast and expressed he would like to see Albert Pujols get the job and laid […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Albert Pujols considered for Astros manager role",
    "Josh Reddick praises Pujols' baseball IQ",
    "Pujols known for leadership and intensity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}