The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways, with the change taking effect immediately, the team announces. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. The Astros say his responsibilities will transition to senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, while team owner Jim Crane oversees baseball operations during the interim period.
The move is announced as the Astros are competing in the AL West. Yahoo Sports reports Houston is tied for first place in its division and cites a recent downturn on a homestand that ended Sunday, after which the team fell into a tie with the Texas Rangers for the lead. Other coverage highlights the decision without focusing on specific standings impact, emphasizing the team’s playoff position as context for the leadership change.
Across outlets, the core points remain consistent: Brown and the Astros end their relationship by mutual agreement, leadership responsibilities shift to Bagwell and the assistant general managers, and Jim Crane supervises baseball operations through the transition.
