Astros fire GM Dana Brown, inform Joe Espada of contract decision
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Houston Astros announced the firing of general manager Dana Brown on August 24, 2026. Owner Jim Crane will assume oversight of baseball operations in the interim. After Brown's dismissal, manager Joe Espada was informed he will not receive a new contract but has chosen to remain with the team for the remainder of the season. The Astros currently hold a record of 65-66 and are tied for first place in the AL West. Speculation about potential candidates for the GM position includes Hall of Fame first baseman Jeff Bagwell.
- •Astros fire GM Dana Brown after contract expiration announcement.
- •Owner Jim Crane to oversee baseball operations temporarily.
- •Manager Joe Espada will not return next season but stays for now.
- •Astros record is 65-66, tied for first in AL West.
- •Potential GM candidates include Jeff Bagwell and Charles Cook.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — After ouster of GM Dana Brown, Astros owner Jim Crane says manager Joe Espada will finish season
- 12:25 AMMLB.com — Crane: Astros needed change at top; Espada decision will come after season - MLB.com
- 12:20 AMESPN MLB — Astros owner Crane says Espada to finish season
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Astros make Joe Espada decision after firing of GM Dana Brown
"NEW YORK -- Astros owner Jim Crane, speaking to the media for the first time since the club parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, said on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium that he believes the club needed a change while reiterating no decision will b…
"A day after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane addressed the move and said manager Joe Espada will remain in the role for the remainder of the season.
"A day after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown, Astros owner Jim Crane addressed the move and said manager Joe Espada will remain in the role for the remainder of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:40 PMAfter ouster of GM Dana Brown, Astros owner Jim Crane says manager Joe Espada will finish season
A day after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane addressed the move and said manager Joe Espada will remain in the role for the remainder of the season.
- MLB.comAug 26, 2026, 12:25 AMCrane: Astros needed change at top; Espada decision will come after season - MLB.com
NEW YORK -- Astros owner Jim Crane, speaking to the media for the first time since the club parted ways with general manager Dana Brown on Monday, said on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium that he believes the club needed a change while reiterating no decision will b…
- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 12:20 AMAstros owner Crane says Espada to finish season
A day after parting ways with general manager Dana Brown, Astros owner Jim Crane addressed the move and said manager Joe Espada will remain in the role for the remainder of the season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:37 PMAstros make Joe Espada decision after firing of GM Dana Brown
The Astros are making major changes.
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