Astros relieve Bo Porter, name Tom Lawless interim manager

HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros have relieved Bo Porter of his managerial duties, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Astros bench coach Dave Trembley has been relieved of his duties as well.

Tom Lawless will take over as manager on an interim basis through the remainder of the 2014 season, the Astros said in a press release. The release says the Astros will begin searching for a new manager immediately.

Below is a statement from Luhnow regarding today's decision: