Crane Fires Astros GM Brown Amid Mediocre Season

Brown was in the final year of his contract and was let go after failing to build a strong pitching staff despite adding six pitchers to major-league deals. The Astros entered Monday tied for first place in the AL West, but the division is noncompetitive with all five clubs owning losing records. albergomalica.it

Owner Jim Crane, known for his hands-on approach to baseball operations, will oversee baseball operations during the transition. Brown's responsibilities will be handled by assistant general managers Charles Cook, Gavin Dickey, and Connor Huff, along with senior advisor Jeff Bagwell. The firing comes after the Astros went 3-6 on a homestand against divisional bottom feeders.