Astros Bring 77-Year-Old Coach Out of Retirement After Firing GM
Summary
Brent Strom, a 77-year-old pitching coach, is coming out of retirement to work with the Houston Astros as a pitching consultant. This change comes after the Astros fired their general manager and during a critical part of their season as they compete for a playoff spot.Key Facts
- Brent Strom previously led the Astros to their first championship and coached for several MLB teams.
- Strom spent the 2025 season as an assistant pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates before his contract was not renewed.
- At age 77, Strom will return to the Astros as a pitching consultant and wear a team uniform in the dugout.
- Astros owner Jim Crane recently fired GM Dana Brown and took over baseball operations temporarily.
- The Astros are competing closely for first place in the American League West with a 66-67 record.
- Strom is known for using data and analytics to improve pitching and worked under managers who valued these methods.
- The Astros are currently finishing a key series against the New York Yankees as of August 27, 2026.
- Strom’s return will cover at least the final month of the regular season and potentially the postseason.
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