Inside the Astros
Kyle Morton

Kyle Morton

Joined: Jan 28, 2025

Kyle Morton has covered various sports from amateur to professional level athletics. A graduate of Fordham University, Kyle specializes in MLB and NHL coverage while having previous bylines with SB Nation, The Hockey Writers, HighSchoolOT, and Sports World News. He spent time working the beat for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and is an avid fan of the NHL, MLB, NFL and college basketball. Enjoys the outdoors and hiking in his free time away from sports.

Aug 23, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) rounds third base to score during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
News

Is Embattled Former World Series MVP Spark the Astros Offense Needs?

The Houston Astros lost a lot of offensive production this offseason, but a bounce back performance from their former World Series MVP would help offset the losses.

Kyle Morton
|
Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) hits a single against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Clover Park.
News

Former MLB Executive Projects Astros Top Prospect To Make Opening Day Roster

The Houston Astros have not made it official yet, but a former MLB executive believes that the team's top prospect will make the Opening Day roster.

Kyle Morton
|
Jul 23, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Rafael Montero (47) pitches during the eighth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
News

Astros Reveal Four More Members of Opening Day Roster, Bullpen

The Houston Astros have settled on four more members of the group that will comprise the team's Opening Day bullpen, including a member of the team's 2022 World Series roster.

Kyle Morton
|
Mar 5, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third base Isaac Paredes (15) hits a double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
News

Houston Astros Boss Hints at Interesting Decisions for Team’s Batting Order

The Houston Astros will have a reshuffled lineup and batting order on Opening Day, and manager Joe Espada is still looking to determine how best to fit the pieces of the puzzle together.

Kyle Morton
|
Feb 14, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (52), starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) and pitcher Miguel Castro (51) workout during spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
News

Pair of Talented Houston Astros Pitching Prospects Shines in Spring Breakout

Two of the Houston Astros' top pitching prospects might have made their stock rise at the 2025 Spring Breakout event.

Kyle Morton
|
Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Cam Smith (90) hits a single against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Clover Park.
News

Houston Astros Top Prospect Reveals Humorous Reaction to Trade News

The Houston Astros added a new top prospect in a blockbuster trade this winter, and he recently revealed that he was unaware that he was even eligible to be traded at the time.

Kyle Morton
|
Mar 11, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley (60) throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
News

Houston Astros Former Top Prospect on Verge of Making First Opening Day Roster

After years of frustration and injuries, the Houston Astros are set to finally benefit from the presence of a talented former top prospect on their everyday roster.

Kyle Morton
|
Oct 23, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees during game four of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.
News

Houston Astros Manager Provides Encouraging Update on Injury-Plagued Pitcher

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada revealed that the team's injury-plaged veteran starting pitcher threw a live batting practice session as he moves closer to a return to game action.

Kyle Morton
|
Mar 5, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros second base Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with teammtes after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
News

Depleted Houston Astros Given Bleak World Series Probability by Expert

The Houston Astros won their seventh consecutive full-season AL West championship in 2024, but the consensus is forming around the club that the days of World Series contention are behind them.

Kyle Morton
|
Feb 22, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Houston Astros infielder Cam Smith (left) is congratulated by teammate Tommy Sacco Jr. (87) after scoring a run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
News

Insider Touts Houston Astros Prospect As Player Scouts Are Buzzing About

The Houston Astros knew they were getting a good prospect from the Chicago Cubs, but the early reviews on his spring training performance from rival evaluators are sparkling.

Kyle Morton
|
Sep 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after getting an out during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.
News

Young Houston Astros Starter Named Dark Horse ERA Leader

Whie the starting rotation projects as a strength for the Houston Astros, Hunter Brown has the potential to elevate the group to an even higher tier.

Kyle Morton
|
Feb 14, 2025; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) plays catch during a spring training workout at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
News

Is Recent Win Projection Model Too Optimistic on Houston Astros?

The latest projection model is slightly more optimistic on the outlook for the Houston Astros than others released in the runup to the 2025 season.

Kyle Morton
|