Astros part ways with GM Dana Brown after team struggles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Houston Astros announced they have mutually agreed to part ways with General Manager Dana Brown on August 24, 2026. This decision follows the team's performance, which has seen them fall below.500 for the season. Brown, who has been GM since January 2023, will see his responsibilities transition to Assistant General Managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff, as well as Senior Advisor Jeff Bagwell. Astros Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during this transition as the team remains focused on the American League West Division race.
- •Astros and Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways.
- •Brown had been GM since January 2023.
- •The team fell below.500 shortly before the announcement.
- •Responsibilities are being transitioned to other executives.
- •Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations during the transition.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Astros, GM Dana Brown agree to part ways a day after team fell below .500
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Dana Brown Out as Astros GM
"Effective today, the Houston Astros and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. Brown’s responsibilities will be transitioned to the Astros Assistant General Managers, Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, and to Senior Advisor Jeff Bagwell. Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through […]
"The Astros haven't lived up to expectations this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:30 PMAstros, GM Dana Brown agree to part ways a day after team fell below .500
The Astros haven't lived up to expectations this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:25 PMBREAKING: Dana Brown Out as Astros GM
Effective today, the Houston Astros and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. Brown’s responsibilities will be transitioned to the Astros Assistant General Managers, Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, and to Senior Advisor Jeff Bagwell. Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through […]
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