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Kyle Morton

Kyle Morton

Joined: Jan 31, 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.

Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park.
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Did the Yankees Not Realize What They Had in Former All-Star Closer?

The New York Yankees have become a successful pitching factory in recent years, but did they fail to maximize the potential of their former all-star closer?

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Mar 20, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (98) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.
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Yankees Select Talented Young Starting Pitcher for Opening Day Roster

Injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil opened the door, and now one of the New York Yankees' top prospects has made the Opening Day roster.

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Mar 20, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (35), New York Yankees third base Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) high five after scoring during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium.
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Could Yankees Recent Trade Acquisition Really Be Better Bet Than Signing Juan Soto?

The New York Yankees need to find a way to replace Juan Soto's offensive impact, and their big offseason trade acquisition should play a big role in the effort to make that happen.

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Mar 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) doubles against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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Watch: Yankees Captain Aaron Judge Crushes First Home Run of Spring Training

It took until the final weekend of spring training, but New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made sure he was not held without a home run as Opening Day approaches.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a double during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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MLB Players Show Respect for New York Yankees Superstar in New Survey

It is fair to say that MLB players from around the league have a lot of respect for this New York Yankees star.

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Mar 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.
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NL Rival's Crafty Pitcher Floated as New York Yankees Trade Target

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of pitching help following the news of Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery, and this veteran on a stacked NL rival could help fill the void.

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Mar 1, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) throws a ball to the infield hit by Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (20) during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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New York Yankees Captain Excited, Relieved to Move Back to Natural Position

The departure of Juan Soto is set to allow the captain of the New York Yankees to return to his natural position, and it's a change he welcomes.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) reacts after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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New York Yankees Star Giancarlo Stanton Reveals Potentially Season-Ending Injury Update

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton shared an update on his status as the season approaches, and it is potentially devastating to New York's quest to repeat as American League champions.

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Feb 20, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during work outs at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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New York Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole Shares Update on Potentially Devastating Elbow Injury

The New York Yankees' ace provided an update on Saturday monring about his concerning elbow discomfort that has led him to get multiple opinions on its imaging.

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Mar 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Devin Williams (38) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark.
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New York Yankees Star Closer Discusses Approach, Adjustment to Franchise

The New York Yankees made a splash by acquiring one of the game's best closers, and he spoke with MLB Network about getting acclimated to his new team.

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Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.
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New York Yankees Boldly Predicted To Miss Playoffs After Hectic Offseason

The New York Yankees seemingly put together a strong offseason despite the departure of Juan Soto, but one analyst thinks the club did not do enough to return to the playoffs in 2025.

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Feb 15, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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New York Yankees Top Offseason Acquisition Set To Make Spring Training Debut

It has been a turbulent spring training for the New York Yankees so far, but fans will get their first look at new starting pitcher Max Fried on Monday.

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