Astros fire general manager Dana Brown amid struggles this season
USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Houston Astros have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown following a disappointing homestand that saw the team lose six of its last eight games. Owner Jim Crane cited the need for drastic changes as the team, tied for first place in the AL West with a sub-.500 record, struggles to reach the playoffs. Manager Joe Espada has been informed he will not receive a new contract after the season but has opted to remain with the team. Crane plans to oversee operations moving forward alongside senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and other assistant GMs, while a search for a full-time GM will occur during the offseason.
- •Astros lost to the Athletics after leading 6-0 on August 23.
- •Team is currently 65-66 but tied for first in the AL West.
- •Crane will address the media on August 25 regarding the changes.
- •Joe Espada will stay with the team through the remainder of the season.
- •Brown was in his nearly four-year tenure, leading the team to two division titles.
- 6:05 PMUSA Today — Why the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown - USA Today
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown
"The Astros entered Monday tied for first place with a sub-.500 record, but a brutal homestand convinced owner Jim Crane a change was needed.
"The Astros entered Monday tied for first place with a sub-.500 record, but a brutal homestand convinced owner Jim Crane a change was needed.
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External links- USA TodayAug 24, 2026, 6:05 PMWhy the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown - USA Today
The Astros entered Monday tied for first place with a sub-.500 record, but a brutal homestand convinced owner Jim Crane a change was needed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:34 PMWhy the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown
The Astros entered Monday tied for first place with a sub-.500 record, but a brutal homestand convinced owner Jim Crane a change was needed.
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