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Astros Part Ways With GM Dana Brown After Rough Homestand
24 Aug
Summary
- Houston Astros dismissed general manager Dana Brown on Monday.
- The team's decision followed an embarrassing home stand.
- Brown's duties were reassigned to several team executives and advisors.
The Houston Astros have ended their association with general manager Dana Brown. The announcement on Monday followed a particularly difficult homestand for the team. This series of games culminated in a significant loss to the Athletics after the Astros relinquished a six-run lead.
Brown had been in the general manager role since January of 2023, taking over from James Click. In a statement released by the team, owner Jim Crane expressed gratitude for Brown's leadership in key baseball operations, including scouting, drafting, and player development.
Following Brown's departure, his former duties have been distributed. Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff will assume these responsibilities, with support from senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. Brown indicated his intention to continue his extensive 36-year career in baseball.
