Houston Astros owner Jim Crane fires general manager Dana Brown and shifts decision-making directly to the top level. Multiple outlets report that Crane will determine the next steps for the team’s baseball operations following Brown’s dismissal.
With Brown removed, attention turns to manager Joe Espada. Newsweek reports that Crane’s hands-on involvement extends to the managerial position and that he will make the decision himself. Fox Sports, meanwhile, says Crane keeps Espada in place and confirms he will remain manager for the rest of the season.
Across the coverage, the common thread is the GM change and the owner’s increased control. The outlets differ mainly in what they emphasize about Espada’s future—one describing the decision as imminent or directly handled by Crane, and another stating that Espada is retained for the remainder of the season.
