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Hours after Astros name new GM, Dana Brown lands back with the Braves

The Houston Astros' decision to fire Dana Brown is about to be put to the test after the Braves wasted little time in hiring the Astros' former GM.

By Eric Cole · Climbing Tal's Hill

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:35 PM

Key Things to Know

Former Astros general manager Dana Brown has been hired by the Atlanta Braves as senior advisor to amateur scouting.
Brown's return to Atlanta occurred just hours after the Astros hired Randy Flores as their new general manager.
Climbing Tal's Hill argues that Atlanta's decision to bring Brown back places attention on Houston's previous front-office struggles.

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Former Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has rejoined the Atlanta Braves as a senior advisor to amateur scouting. The move came just hours after the Astros announced the hiring of Randy Flores as their new general manager, filling their front office vacancy ahead of free agency.

Climbing Tal's Hill notes that Atlanta represents a natural fit for Brown, where he previously worked before joining Houston under Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. The article suggests that Brown's return could reflect on his tenure in Houston, though it highlights Flores' strong scouting background as a solid foundation for the Astros.

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