The Houston Astros continued searching for answers in their pitching staff Tuesday night, turning to Kai-Wei Teng in an opener role against the Baltimore Orioles. The result was mixed, as Teng allowed early damage in the first inning before settling in,

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Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett is likely to make his MLB debut on Friday against the Astros at Fenway Park.

Astros get brutal reality check from ESPN's Jeff Passan on 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Houston Astros are off to a very poor start to the 2026 MLB season, as they're 11-19, the worst record in the American League, and third-worst in all of baseball.

The Houston Astros' loss highlighted two players, one for a potential positive reason and the other for a negative one.

ESPN offers its MLB panic meter rating for the Astros, Blue Jays, and City Royals after the first month of the season.

Pirates call up former Astros, Mets 3.91 ERA All-Star reliever originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a notable bullpen move before Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Astros trade Bryan Abreu to the Braves in a mock deal after a slow start. We break down the move, return value, and fantasy baseball impact.