Dana Brown out as Astros general manager after team struggles
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Houston Astros announced the dismissal of general manager Dana Brown on August 24, 2026. Brown's exit comes amid a losing skid for the first-place team, although specific details about the team's performance leading to this decision have not been disclosed. The Astros will now seek a replacement to lead the front office as they navigate the rest of the season. This move signals a significant change as the organization looks to regain momentum.
- •Dana Brown is no longer general manager of the Houston Astros.
- •The Astros currently sit in first place but are experiencing a losing streak.
- •The decision comes on August 24, 2026, as part of a significant organizational change.
- •The team will begin the search for a new general manager immediately.
- 3:27 PMESPN — Brown out as GM of 1st-place Astros after skid
"Dana Brown is out as the Houston Astros' general manager, the team announced Monday.
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