On Sunday I caught up with former big league third baseman Morgan Ensberg. You may remember him for his time in the big leagues playing eight seasons with the Astros, Padres, and Yankees. Today Morgan has started his own website called Morgan Ensberg’s Baseball IQ .
Hear me talk about his college career as a walk on for the USC Trojans and some of his most vivid memories during his career. Morgan will also talk about why he thinks fans are given bad information on the game, unwritten rules...Read Full Story
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...Read Full Story
he is playing for the New York Yankees...or baseball for that matter!!! This is just such a hilarious picture, I had to post it. I actually like Ensberg believe it or not!!!Read Full Story
According to MLB Trade Rumors , the Yankees have signed Morgan Ensberg. (A hat tip to River Ave. Blues ) ...They'll use him at first base (and maybe off the bench). Not sure if it's a minor or Major League deal. Jerry Crasnick confirms it , noting that the Rays and Giants expressed interest. Ensberg, 32, hit .231/.320/.404 for the Astros and Padres in '07...Ensberg has not been the same since seriously bruising his shoulder in June of '06. Despite playing just one game at the position in his...Read Full Story
Jerry Crasnick Reports: Free-agent infielder Morgan Ensberg has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the New York Yankees , and will join the competition for the team's first base job in spring training. "I'm extremely excited about it,'' Ensberg said Thursday. "It's a great team and a great lineup. Most importantly, it's a team that's consistently playing for a World Series. After you've been in the league for a few years, you really start valuing that pursuit.'' Terms of the...Read Full Story
HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros and the Astros In Action Foundation will host the club’s annual FanFest charity event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Minute Maid Park. The event is open to the public with no admission fee.
Before Houston reports to its spring training facility in Kissimmee, Fla., many stopped by Minute Maid Park for autographs, a trip around the bases, and batting practice at fan fest. There's also lots of excitement about the young Astros.
MLB.comAstros' 50th marked at Houston Baseball DinnerMLB.comBy Brian McTaggart / MLB.com | 02/11/12 12:30 AM EST Former Astros manager Phil Garner and current manager Brad Mills chat during Friday's Houston Baseball Dinner. (MLB.com) HOUSTON -- Several of the greatest Astros players from years past, ...Astros' 2012 Houston Baseball DinnerHouston Chronicle (blog)all 6 news articles »
Phil Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role. Garner, who had contemplated retirement, will be with the team throughout spring training in Phoenix. His role will then be further ...
I know you were trying for hyperbole with the "extra innings, maybe a third hot dog" in your column about food at Minute Maid Park. You can't get, last I heard, any concessions after the seventh-inning stretch. That was certainly the case in the 18-inning ...
Morgan Ensberg is an infielder in major league baseball. He's a third baseman for the Houston Astros and wears number 14. He is managed by Phil Garner.