The Astros have fired a sistant general manager Brandon Taubman after an investigation into his comments toward a group of female reporters after the team's ALCS-clinching win.Houston Nick Wittgren Jersey announced the decision Thursday after fighting a public relations battle since Taubman's comments came to light via a Sports Illustrated story earlier this week.The Astros just announced that they have terminated a sistant GM Brandon Taubman's employment. Here's the full statement: Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) The move was a significant reversal after the Astros had initially questioned the veracity of the SI report, then continued to defend Taubman in a series of statements.After the Astros clinched their berth in the World Series, Taubman was heard yelling at female reporters, "Thank God we got Roberto Osuna! I'm so fing glad we got Osuna!"Osunaserved a 75-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy from an incident that occurred when he was with the Blue Jays. Starlin Castro Jersey Because of this, the Astros were heavily criticized for signing him after he was handed the suspension.Sports Illustrated published the report detailing what Taubman said, which the Astros at first called"misleading and completely irresponsible."Taubman on Tuesday i sued a statement that apologized for his language but Cameron Maybin Jersey maintained his comments were misinterpreted.On Wednesday,Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Taubman's intent behind the comments may never be known."We may never know that because the person who said them and the people who heard them, at least up to this point, have different perspectives," he said.According to ESPN, the Astros' initial denial of the incident "infuriated MLB officials," and commi sioner Rob Manfred said Monday that the league would be investigating the matter.The Astros' statement Thursday included an Curtis Granderson Jersey apology to Sports Illustrated and reporter Stephanie Apstein, who wrote the initial story."Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubmans inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter," it read in part. "We were wrong. We sincerely apologize to Stephanie Apstein, Sports Illustrated and to all individuals who witne sed this incident or were offended by the inappropriate conduct. The Astros in no way intended to minimize Kyle Barraclough Jersey the i sues related to domestic violence."Our initial belief was based on witne s statements about the incident. Subsequent interviews have revealed that Taubmans inappropriate comments were, in fact, directed toward one or more reporters. Accordingly we have terminated Brandon Taubmans employment with the Houston Astros. His conduct does not reflect the values of our organization and we believe this is the most appropriate course of action." Related Articles