Shocking Move From Houston Astros, As Big Name Departs
Astros announce they've fired general manager Dana Brown pic.twitter.com/QE0W9DYsLR
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 24, 2026
Brown has been on the job for 3½ years. Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through the end of this season and any playoff participation of the team. Assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, and senior adviser Jeff Bagwell take over Crane's duties.
The Astros official news release says the two sides have "mutually agreed" on the move. However, insider Bob Nightengale says this decision is really only surprising because of the timing.
The only surprise about Dana Brown's departure as the Houston Astros' GM was the timing.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 24, 2026
The Astros had no intention of giving him a new contract at the season, anyway, so now he leaves a month early.
Brown's contract was up at the end of the year, and it was not being renewed.
The Stros are having a down year, under .500, but because of the relative weakness of the American League as a whole, they currently sit tied for first place in the AL West with a 65-66 record.
Brown, 59, helped the team to two division titles over his tenure, but the direction of the team is obviously not satisfactory.
“I want to thank Jim Crane for the opportunity to serve in my first role as an MLB general manager,” Brown said in a statement. “The Astros organization and the fans have welcomed me and my family, and I am grateful to have called Houston home for the past four seasons. I wish the organization well and I look forward to the future as I continue my 36-plus years in professional baseball.”
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