Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus named Astros manager

NEW YORK — The Astros have hired Brad Ausmus to be their next manager, the team announced on Wednesday. That means the Yankees need a new bench coach, as Ausmus served as Aaron Boone’s right-hand man the past three seasons. On Tuesday, Brian Cashman noted that Ausmus was still a candidate for Houston’s managerial vacancy, and that he was also…