Astros GM Dana Brown faces pressure ahead of trade deadline

Dana Brown, General Manager of the Houston Astros, is under pressure as the team sits at 33-41, fourth in the AL West. With the August 3 trade deadline approaching and Brown in the final year of his contract, the Astros must make a playoff push. Owner Jim Crane's refusal to extend contracts for Brown and manager Joe Espada has intensified the stakes. Despite a struggling pitching staff, which ranks among the league's worst, the Astros remain in contention for a wild-card spot. Brown has indicated a desire to add talent rather than sell off assets, though his past trade decisions have raised concerns about future strategies.

• 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Dana Brown reportedly has one trade deadline left to save his job in Houston