Astros owner Jim Crane fires GM Dana Brown, assumes duties
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane dismissed general manager Dana Brown and assumed control of baseball operations, with no immediate replacement announced, MLB Trade Rumors reported. Earlier, the team announced a mutual separation with Brown, shifting his duties to assistant general managers and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Yahoo Sports added that the move came hours after the club fell below a. 500 record and tied for the AL West lead.
USA Today said the firing followed a six-loss stretch that left the team tied for first in the division, while MLB. com quoted Crane saying the change was needed and that the manager would be evaluated after the season. Later, MLB Trade Rumors confirmed that manager Joe Espada will remain in his role through the end of the 2026 campaign.
