# Jim Crane
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James Robert Crane (born January 17, 1954) is an American businessman from Houston, Texas. Crane is chairman and chief executive of Crane Capital Group, Crane Worldwide Logistics, and Crane Freight and Shipping. He is also the owner and chairman of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.
October Moves On Without Houston. What's Next?
The Astros’ season is over, and the questions now reach well beyond the Wild Card sweep. Ryan and Wally close the book on Houston’s year, discuss Jim Crane’s search for a new baseball-operations leader and Joe Espada’s uncertain future, and examine the roster decisions that will shape what comes ...
It's Cancun Time for the Houston Astros, BUT.. Some VERY Big Decisions & Moves will Need to be Made SOON by 'Stros Brass Folks!
The NEXT MOVE(s) for these 'Stros-& more specifically/importantly.. Next moves for Astros Owner, JIM CRANE..!
The Astros have yet to inform their coaching staff of their future, per sources... Espada's GONE as Manager in Houston.. RIGHT?!
Grappling with unfortunate truths and what's holding up the next dominos to fall
Examining the biggest lessons from the Astros 2026 season and all of the elements that play into when Jim Crane starts making organizational changes.
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Bonus Episode: Managerial Metrics with Brett Chancey and Patrick Creighton
Patrick Creighton joins the discussion with his fascinating Wins Per WAR analysis using FanGraphs data, comparing the talent and production of Dusty Baker's Astros teams from 2021–2023 with Joe Espada's teams from 2024–2026.
Despite Houston's total team WAR dropping from 57.4 in 2022 to just 28.8...
The Direction for the Astros | The Payroll Truth While the Brewers, Rays & Guardians Play On
Three of the final four teams spend less than the Houston Astros. We dig into the numbers: where Houston's payroll has ranked since 2022, what's coming off the books, and why 2027 already looks tight before the lockout reshapes everything. Then we break down how Milwaukee, Tampa Bay, and Clevelan...
Texans Trade For Marvin Harrison Jr & Get First Win
Celebrating a win against one of the worst teams in the NFL doesn’t feel as fun as we thought it would be, but at least the Texans got a dub and the memes are not savage this week. The Texans struggles to score touchdowns in the first half of the game but finally got around to finding the end zon...
Joe Espada Auditions for Seattle: Who Manages the Astros in 2027?
The Astros let Joe Espada interview with the division-rival Mariners while Jim Crane stays silent and the GM search waits until after the World Series. Eric and Brett look at Espada's three seasons, Crane's decision to let the next GM choose the manager, and the candidates who could be in the Hou...
Winning Despite the Coaching, Losing Despite the Talent
The Houston Texans finally put one in the win column with a 26–3 victory over the Tennessee Titans, but we’re not ready to throw a parade for the offense. C.J. Stroud continues to make plays, Nick Caley continues to raise questions, and Houston’s offensive penalties are becoming impossible to ign...
TURMOIL: Houston Astros REPLACE Joe Espada, CLEAN HOUSE—Who COMMANDS the Club Now?
Houston Astros enter offseason turmoil as Joe Espada and key coaches exit amid front office chaos—can Jim Crane restore order before the 2027 MLB season? Assistant GMs, player development staff, and pitching coach Josh Miller's fate come under scrutiny as the Astros clean house and fans wonder wh...
Astros Part Ways With Joe Espada: Who Should Manage Houston Next?
Shaun Bijani and Paul Gallant react to Chandler Rome on Foul Territory as the Astros part ways with Joe Espada, debating the timing and handling of the move, including the theory that Espada’s push to manage again forced Jim Crane’s hand. Then they size up potential replacements, from Albert Pujo...
