Reggie Jackson, who became an influential voice for Houston Astros owner Jim Crane across their four-year partnership, told the New York Post he is leaving the Astros organization. Jackson joined Crane’s inner circle before the 2021 season and carried an official title of “special advisor.

Reggie Jackson is leaving his role with the Houston Astros after three-plus years with the organization, he told the New York Post. Jackson, 78, joined the Astros in 2021 as a special advisor to team owner Jim Crane after spending nearly three decades as an advisor with the New York Yankees.

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is a free agent again after leaving the Astros, The Post has learned. Jackson recently told Astros owner Jim Crane he was leaving the team after nearly four years there as what he termed a “pseudo executive,