The Houston Astros are pretty much the definition of a slow starting team. In 2024, after 12 games, they were 4-8. In 2023, 5-7. After a dozen played in 2022, the ‘Stros stood at 6-6. And back in 2021 ...

After some of their pitchers got hit, Houston will need temporary help, hoping everything returns to normal at just the right ...