Crane Fires Astros GM Brown Amid Struggles

Astros owner Jim Crane has dismissed general manager Dana Brown after the team's underwhelming performance, particularly with the pitching staff. Despite Houston entering Monday tied for first place in the AL West, the team's losing record and Brown's failure to build an effective pitching staff led to his firing.

Crane, known for his hands-on approach to baseball operations, will oversee the transition as Brown's responsibilities are handed to assistant GMs Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, Connor Huff, and senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. The move continues Crane's pattern of swift changes when expectations aren't met, with Brown becoming the latest Astros GM to be removed despite the team remaining in playoff contention. saltysenoritaaz.org