Dana Allen Brown (born February 19, 1967) is an American baseball executive. He is the general manager of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Brown grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey and attended New Brunswick High School.

Dana Brown was named the 14th General Manager in Astros franchise history on Jan. 25, 2023. He becomes the second African-American general manager in Astros history, joining Bob Watson (1994-95). Brown joins the Astros after spending the last four seasons (2019-22) with the Atlanta Braves organization as their Vice President, Scouting.

Jan 23, 2023 · Houston announced Thursday the team hired Dana Brown as its general manager, the franchise's third in the last five years despite a run of dominance over the last half-decade. Brown will...

1 day ago · Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown gave a definitive indication that free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman won't be returning to the team this offseason. Per Chandler Rome of The Athletic ...

Jan 26, 2023 · Brown, 55, is the second Black GM in Astros history, and he joins Dusty Baker in becoming only the second Black general manager-manager duo in baseball history, following GM Ken Williams and manager Jerry Manuel with the White Sox. Brown interviewed for GM jobs previously with the Mets and Mariners.

Feb 1, 2023 · The Astros’ hiring of Dana Brown last week to be their general manager went against the grain of owner Jim Crane’s first two GM hirings after he bought the team. Jeff Luhnow and James Click were data-driven minds whose value for numbers was at times perceived to overshadow the human element.

Mar 1, 2023 · Brown helped Atlanta win a World Series and fostered the careers of other baseball executives. Now he will lead Houston as M.L.B.’s only Black general manager.

Dec 12, 2024 · Despite the thought that any trades involving their star players would weaken the team, Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown is reassuring fans they aren't tearing things down.

Jan 28, 2025 · HOUSTON — The deterioration of Ryan Pressly’s relationship with Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown became public on Tuesday morning, two days after Pressly accepted a trade to the ...

Jan 27, 2023 · Dana Brown hired as general manager of Houston Astros. Brown replaces James Click, who was not given a new contract and parted ways with the Astros just days after they won the World Series.