Event
The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, despite the team holding a tie for first place in the American League West. The decision follows a 3-6 homestand that ended with a series loss to the Athletics. Brown, who served as GM since January 2023, will be replaced temporarily by senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff, while owner Jim Crane oversees baseball operations.
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The Houston Astros have mutually agreed to separate from general manager Dana Brown, a decision announced while the team remains tied for first place in the American League West.
Background
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has mutually agreed to part ways with the club, a decision announced while the team is tied for first place in the American League West. Brown, who assumed the role in January 2023 after replacing James Click, had previously served as vice president of scouting for the Atlanta Braves. The separation follows a 3-6 homestand that concluded with a series loss to the Athletics. During the transition period, senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff will assume Brown’s responsibilities, with owner Jim Crane overseeing baseball operations.
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has mutually agreed to part ways with the club, a decision announced while the team is tied for first place in the American League West. Brown, who assumed the role in January 2023 after replacing James Click, had previously served as vic
Fact cards
Key entities: Houston Astros, Dana Brown, Jim Crane, Jeff Bagwell, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians.
Who will oversee baseball operations during the transition? Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations, supported by senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff. When did Dana Brown become the Astros' general manage
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/houston-astros-al-west-texas-rangers-jim-crane | published 2026-08-24T16:23:08.000Z | primary source | Fox Sports | Primary source for the announcement, quotes from Jim Crane and Dana Brown, and detailed team statistics. | ESPN |
2023-01: Dana Brown appointed as Houston Astros general manager. 2026-05-20: Astros sit 11 games under .500, marking a low point in the season. 2026-08-24: Astros and Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways; announcement made on Monday.
Timeline
Dana Brown appointed as Houston Astros general manager.
Astros sit 11 games under .500, marking a low point in the season.
Astros and Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways; announcement made on Monday.
FAQ
Owner Jim Crane will oversee baseball operations, supported by senior adviser Jeff Bagwell and assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff.
Brown served as general manager since January 2023.
The Astros were at 65-66, tied with the Texas Rangers for the AL West lead and the Cleveland Guardians for a wild-card spot.
Assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff, along with senior adviser Jeff Bagwell.
Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane.
First place in the AL West with a 65-66 record.
From 26 January 2023 until his departure in August 2026.