The Houston Astros salvaged one game against the New York Yankees on their home stand before hitting the road, thanks to a strong performance from Spencer Arrighetti . But that one win didn't make too much of a dent for the franchise in the AL West standings. Going into the new week, the Astros sit in last place in the division with an 11-18 record. After just missing the playoffs last season, Houston looks to have taken a considerable step backward in 2026, worrying the fanbase for what's to come. But one person isn't worried about the slow start, and that's general manager Dana Brown. When a team is in hard times like this, it's easy for people to point fingers at the manager, in this case, Joe Espada, for the poor performance. But Brown, he isn't following that narrative. Dana Brown Defends Joe Espada Houston Astros manager Joe Espada looks on from the dugout before the game.…