Astros Fire GM Brown Amid Playoff Struggles | MLB News

Houston Astros shock fans by firing GM Dana Brown, calling it a mutual decision—but insiders say it’s far from amicable. Owner Jim Crane insists Brown is talented and will rebound, while praising manager Joe Espada—who’s staying—for leading the team through the rest of the season. Brown, who joined in 2023 amid a seven-year ALCS run, oversaw the team’s first playoff miss since 2016. Crane downplayed this as a “hiccup,” stressing the expectation to return to postseason contention every year—and says recent struggles didn’t factor into the move. Espada, stepping in after Dusty Baker’s retirement with a 240-214 record, vows to focus on winning today as they navigate a critical stretch.

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