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Astros and GM Dana Brown Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Dana Brown’s duties will shift to assistant general managers and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell as Houston remains tied for first in the AL West.
- The Houston Astros parted ways with General Manager Dana Brown on Monday, August 24, 2026, ahead of the upcoming series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
- Brown has served as the Astros general manager since January 2023, operating under a contract set to expire at the end of the 2026 season.
- While the team is tied for the American League West lead, the Astros hold a 65-66 record this season and have struggled with a 5.15 ERA from starting pitchers.
- Assistant General Managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, and Senior Advisor Jeff Bagwell will assume responsibilities, while Owner Jim Crane oversees operations "through the transition period," according to the team.
- The organization is now seeking a new lead executive to guide baseball operations, with Crane leading the search following the departure amid an ongoing season.
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