With the Astros, Mets and Red Sox looking for new managers, the rumor mill continues to heat up.
The Astros reportedly have a long list of potential candidates, and former Tigers and Angels skipper Brad Ausmus is in Houston to interview for the job, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Ausmus played for the Astros for 10 seasons as a catcher during his 18-year major league career.
Other early targets linked to the Astros' job include former managers Bruce Bochy, Dusty Baker and Buck Showalter, as well as bench coach Joe Espada.
Espada interviewed for the vacant position last week and told MLB.