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The Biggest Mistakes of Dana Brown’s Tenure As Astros GM

The Astros fired Dana Brown on Monday, ending his four-year tenure as the organization’s general manager.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Seven MLB GMs Under the Most Pressure at Trade Deadline

Every baseball GM is feeling pressure at the trade deadline. These seven executives are feeling it the most.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

Astros’ Dusty Baker retires after 26 seasons as MLB manager

Baker, who managed the Cubs from 2003 to 2006, believed all along that he would retire after the season, even if the Astros won another World Series title. The stress of the season and other variable factors only validated his decision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023

Mattress Mack (of all people) opposes the Texas sports betting legalization bill supported by Jerry Jones

Texas has an unlikely opponent in the form of the state's most notorious bettor.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023

Astros hire Braves scouting director Dana Brown as general manager. How big is the loss?

For outsiders like us – yes, even those who cover the sport – it can be difficult to correctly discern the talent and impact of a certain member of a front office. Tons of factors, and many that we don’t see, go into those jobs.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

Sources: Houston Open making power play for spring date on 2024 PGA Tour schedule

Golfweek has learned from multiple sources that the Houston stop is eyeing a return to the main schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 9, 2023

Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer

The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022

White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issues statement on Jose Abreu

“It was my fervent hope that José would never wear another uniform, as I told him many times throughout the years. Unfortunately, hope is not always translated into reality,” Reinsdorf said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022

Rockets welcome Astros, World Series MVP Jeremy Pena to Toyota Center

Monday’s loudest cheers at Toyota Center went to World Series MVP Jeremy Pena, who was among several champion Astros showing their support for the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 15, 2022

Report: Astros GM James Click Declines Team’s Contract Offer

He had been with the team for the past three seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2022