Astros make sweeping changes on staff

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The Houston Astros are parting with several longtime members of their coaching staff in a shakeup that also affects their training staff and front office. Most notably, hitting coaches Alex Cintrón and Troy Snitker will not return as Astros GM Dana Brown makes changes after missing playoffs.

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Reid Laymance, Sports Editor

reid.laymance@houstonchronicle.com

Astros / MLB

Houston Astros pitching coach Alex Cintrón, left, talks with Jordan Alvarez during batting practice before an MLB baseball game in Houston, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

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Texans / NFL

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UT Football

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