Yankees coach Spencer Medick joins Astros as director of pitching

Spencer Medick, the pitching coach for the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, will become the new director of pitching for the Houston Astros. Medick, 35, has worked his way through the Yankees' system since 2022, including roles at Single-A and Triple-A levels. His hiring comes as the Astros revamp their organization after a disappointing 2026 season. The team dismissed general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada following an 81-81 campaign and a wild-card series sweep by the Chicago White Sox. The Astros are looking to integrate a data-driven approach in their personnel decisions in 2027.

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