The Houston Astros parted ways with Dana Brown on Monday and will be seeking a new general manager next offseason. However, the latest word in the rumor mill suggests the organization plans to clean house, as Joe Espada could also be on the way out the door. Reports indicate that the Astros informed the 50-year-old […]
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Although the Houston Astros are tied for first place in the AL West, the organization made the decision to fire Dana Brown as general manager on Monday. New reports reveal some of the reasons that led to Brown’s demise in Houston. The troubles appeared to first arise in 2025 when the Astros failed to reach […]
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After the Houston Astros fired Dana Brown, who could be next? Giants legend Buster Posey and even Orioles executive Mike Elias are feeling their seats warm.
With the Houston Astros coming out of a brutal home stand, losing six of their last nine games at Minute Maid Park, the team is looking to get a boost for the next series against the New York Yankees, especially with their manager back in the dugout. As Astros manager Joe Espada had a sudden […]
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The call was made today by the Houston Astros, who have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown after four underwhelming seasons with the club. The Astros announced that the club and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. […]
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is out amid a heated AL West race, and the Jose Altuve contract likely didn’t help much.
The Texas Rangers or Houston Astros could potentially win the American League West with a losing record, sparking a familiar debate about MLB postseason expansion.
The Yankees have not officially laid out their rotation plans for their series at home against the Astros, but Elmer […]
In a shocking move just over a month out from the start of the postseason, the Houston Astros, despite being tied for first place, have fired general manager Dana Brown. 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 C...
The timing of the decision raises more questions than it gives answers.
The Astros dropped two of three to the Athletics over the weekend, falling back into a tie with the Rangers atop the AL West. Both clubs are under .500. Houston has the “best” run differential in the division at -44. 1. Phillies win ninth straight on Schwarber HR Philadelphia’s eight-game winning streak was in jeopardy […]
The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown have “mutually agreed to part ways,” the team announced today. Astros owner Jim Crane will oversee the baseball operations side of things, with MLB.com saying that Brown’s responsibilities will be handled by assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. […]
The Houston Astros and general manager Dan Brown have decided to part ways, even with the team being first in the AL West. Owner and chairman Jim Crane made a statement about Brown and what he’s been able to do for the franchise since becoming the GM in 2023. “Over the past four seasons, Dana […]
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The Houston Astros announced Monday they reached a mutual agreement to relieve general manager Dana Brown of his duties.
Effective today, the Houston Astros and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. Brown’s responsibilities will be transitioned to the Astros Assistant General Managers, Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey and Connor Huff, and to Senior Advisor Jeff Bagwell. Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations through […]
Even analytical fans can be overcome with emotions. The last ten days have been brutal. If we remove the opener of the Mariners series, we saw the Astros got a combined 2-6 in the span of eight days. That was against a collection of teams where they probably were hoping for a 6-2 run. They […]
The MLB club owner again appoints himself to a temporary front-office role.
The Houston Astros suffered one of their most damaging losses of the season Sunday, surrendering a six-run advantage before falling 7-6 to the Athletics at Daikin Park. The defeat left Houston at 65-66 and erased the three-game AL West lead it held after its Aug. 14 win over the Seattle Mariners. The Astros and Texas […]
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Astros fans, after what can only be described as a disastrous homestand, it may be time to start thinking about something much bigger than whether this team can somehow find a way into the playoffs this season. It’s time to start thinking about the state of the Houston Astros. Not just for the remainder of […]
I have to admit, I was dupped, dead wrong, lured in by ghosts of seasons past along 501 Crawford Street. On the heels of taking the series in San Francisco, I told anyone who would listen that the Astros would “pad their lead” during the upcoming 9 game homestand against the likes of the Mariners, […]
As the Houston Astros concluded the series against the Athletics, losing in the final game on Sunday, 7-6, it marked the sixth defeat in the nine games this past homestand. While the Astros dropped two of the three contests to the Athletics, first baseman Christian Walker would speak from the heart about his reaction to […]
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Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is a man to be feared at the plate with the way he’s been playing in the 2026 MLB season. The Athletics seemingly decided to lower the risk of getting torched by Alvarez in a series finale showdown on Sunday at Daikin Park in Houston by simply issuing him free […]
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With the Houston Astros looking to win the AL West, the team will start a new series against the New York Yankees, though the club will continue to be without manager Joe Espada. As the Astros manager in Espada has been dealing with a family emergency, bench coach Omar López would give an update on […]
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TODAY: The Astros announced that Velasquez cleared waivers, and chose free agency over an outright assignment (hat tip to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). AUGUST 20: The Astros announced that they have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. These moves […]
The A’s got the job done this afternoon in the series finale, beating the Houston Astros 7-6 in the series finale and getting to ride home on a high. More to come…