Yardbarker: Morgan Ensberg

Astros' offense at 3d base and shortstop in the 2000's

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:41:58 -0500

More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP about 1 month ago: Detroit Tigers shortstop Adam Everett dives for a single hit by Cleveland Indians' Matt LaPorta in the second inning in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Browse more photos » Let's look at what kind of offense the Astros have gotten from the left side of the infield in this decade. This...

Your NCAA Baseball Super Regional Announcing Schedule

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:37:53 -0500

Has anyone out there been wondering what happened to once All Star third baseman, Morgan Ensberg? Well, he's working for ESPN now of course! Morgan, Robin Ventura, Jim Bowden and THE Pam Ward, will be on ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend, and here is your schedule! (If you see games at the same time, it's because ESPN will be doing a "whip around" during those contests)....

Friday, June 5th

Arkansas vs. Florida State, Game 1 (ESPN, Noon)- Mike Gleason and Mike Rooney
Virginia vs. Mississippi, Game 1 (ESPN2, 2pm)- Dan McLaughlin and Jim Bowden
Rice vs. LSU, Game 1 (ESPN, 7pm)- Clay Matvick and Kyle Peterson
Louisville vs. Cal State Fullerton, Game 1 (ESPN2, 10:30pm)- Justin Kutcher and Robin Ventura

Saturday, June 6th

East Carolina vs. North Carolina, Game 1 (ESPNU, Noon)- Pam Ward and Keith Moreland
Florida State vs. Arkansas, Game 2 (ESPN2, Noon)- Mike Gleason and Mike Rooney
Mississippi vs. Virginia, Game (ESPN2, Noon)- Dan McLaughlin and Jim Bowden
Southern Mississippi vs. Florida, Game 1 (ESPNU, 3pm)- Bob Wischusen and Brian Jordan
LSU vs. Rice, Game 2 (ESPN, 5pm)- Clay Matvick and Kyle Peterso
Cal State Fullerton vs. Louisville, Game 2 (ESPN, 5pm)- Justin Kutcher and Robin Ventura
TCU vs. Texas, Game 1 (ESPNU, 6pm)- Dave Ryan and Eric Young
Clemson vs. Arizona State, Game 1 (ESPNU, 9pm)- Eric Collins vs. Morgan Ensberg

Sunday, June 7th

North Carolina vs. East Carolina, Game 2 (ESPN, Noon)- Pam Ward and Keith Moreland
Arkansas vs. Florida State, Game 3 (ESPNU, Noon)- Mike Gleason and Mike Rooney
Texas vs. TCU, Game 2 (ESPN, 3pm)- Dave Ryan and Eric Young
Virginia vs. Mississippi, Game 3 (ESPNU, 3pm)- Dan McLaughlin and Jim Bowden
Florida vs. Southern Mississippi, Game 2 (ESPN2, 7pm)- Bob Wischusen and Brian Jordan
Rice vs. LSU, Game 3 (ESPNU, 7pm)- Clay Matvick and Kyle Peterson
Arizona State vs. Clemson, Game 2 (ESPN2, 10pm)- Eric Collins vs. Morgan Ensberg
Louisville vs. Cal State Fullerton, Game 3 (ESPNU, 10pm)- Justin Kutcher and Robin Ventura

Monday, June 8th

East Carolina vs. North Carolina, Game 3 (ESPN, 1pm)- Pam Ward and Keith Moreland
Southern Mississippi vs. Florida, Game 3 (ESPN, 1pm)- Bob Wischusen and Brian Jordan
TCU vs. Texas, Game 3 (ESPN2, 7pm)- Dave Ryan and Eric Young
Clemson vs. Arizona State, Game 3 (ESPN2, 7pm)- Eric Collins and Morgan Ensberg

Rays Like Ensberg

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:36:44 -0500

According to DRays Bay, the Rays are moving closer to signing Morgan Ensberg to a minor league deal. Ensberg's best year came in 2005 when he hit .283 with 36 HR in 150 games for the Astros. But since then, he has battled injuries as well as problems at the plate. He has been in Triple-A already, but it is possible he could make the bench for the Rays.

Morgan Ensberg, Joining the Farm

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:14:36 -0500

With all of this talk regarding the Indians and the potential to be the future owners of former members of the New York Yankees, I present to you the ironically-timed announcement from the Indians Media Relations department: The Cleveland Indians announced they have signed 3B MORGAN ENSBERG to a minor league contract and assigned him to the AAA Buffalo Bisons. Ensberg, 32, played in 28 games this year for the New York Yankees batting .203 (15-74) with 6 runs scored, a HR and 4RBI before be...

Morgan Ensberg still asking self why he didn't shave for three weeks

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:49:46 -0500

The only logical explanation behind this picture is that Morgan Ensberg, much like us, greatly misses Peter Vecsey's old look and this is some sort of rally cry for him to grow the beard back.

ARod out with strained quad

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:41:43 -0500

Alex Rodriguez left today's game against the Baltimore Orioles due to a strained right quad. The injury happened in the top of the 6th inning as A-Rod was running down the first base line. He pulled up lame about 3/4 way down the line holding his thigh.

The Paul O'Neill Worshipping Must Stop

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:12:05 -0500

Well, this week, LaTroy Hawkins succumbed to pressure from New York Yankees fans who felt No. 21 still belonged to Paul O'Neill and switched to No. 22 when the team began a two-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. "What can I say? The fans have always been unbelievable to me there," O'Neill said in a telephone interview from his home in Ohio. "I don't really know how to explain it. It makes you feel good that the fans still think of you as ...

Hawkins Will Wear No. 21

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:39:06 -0500

Evidently it's premature to put away your outrage, Yankee fans. Diehards of the Bombers were indignant this spring when non-roster invitee Morgan Ensberg was granted the No. 21 during spring training. No Yankee had donned the number since Paul O'Neill, and it had widely been assumed that the franchise would eventually retire it. However, crisis seemed to be averted when Ensberg changed uniform numbers upon making the team, switching to No. 11 and stating, "I'm not taking Paul O"Neill's number." LaTroy Hawkins, however, has no such qualms, and the reliever snatched up No. 21 while it was still warm.

Yankees Make Up For Not Trading For Johanâ€¦.

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:39:12 -0500

by signing Morgan Ensberg. I'm obviously kidding, but I think this is a good signing for the Yanks. Ensberg is very much a wild card, but could hit 25 homeruns and end up the starting first baseman with Giambi transitioning back to the DH and Cabrera being traded for pitching help or being a 4th OF.

Morgan Ensberg to the Padres?

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:50:26 -0500

Easily an upgrade over the platoon of Geoff Blum and Vinny Castilla...even if he's on the DL. No word on who the Astros would look for in return.