The 2025 season going south for the Houston Astros did not have just one cause. There were a number of key players that had subpar seasons on both sides of the ball (looking at you, Jose Altuve, Christian Walker, and Cam Smith), and injuries obviously took a massive toll on Houston's roster. Sometimes, the baseball gods are simply not on your side, but that did not keep the Astros from trying to pin the blame on someone.
There was a brief moment after the season where the blame from owner Jim Crane was ultimately going to fall on general manager Dana Brown and/or manager Joe Espada, but they appear safe for the moment.