Anthony Esbensen

Joined: Feb 8, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 16: Ranger Suarez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies smiles prior to the game against the Miami Marlins during Game One of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on July 16, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 5-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

3 biggest positives of the 2021 Phillies season

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)

Should the Phillies consider moving on from Joe Girardi?

Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on August 10, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 5-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Phillies demoted Alec Bohm. Here’s why that was a bad idea

Matt Moore #31 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: 3 Important takeaways from the Nationals series

Jul 24, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi greets Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly before the opening day game at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies Under Pressure in Miami Marlins Series

General view of the Philadelphia skyline behind the Liberty Bell sign at Citizens Bank Park. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

Biggest July Storylines for the Phillies

May 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Sam Coonrod (54) gets a new baseball after allowing a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Dave Dombrowski’s First Phillies Offseason: the Bullpen

Jun 19, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Ronald Torreyes (74) hits a two-run RBI double against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Dave Dombrowski’s First Phillies Offseason: the Bench

May 11, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Chase Anderson (57) reacts on the mound as Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (right) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Grading Dave Dombrowski’s First Phillies Offseason: the Starting Rotation

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

4 Phillies storylines to watch in third month of 2021 season

Miguel Rojas #19 of the Miami Marlins (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

6 Phillies-Marlins differences that explain recent struggles

Ronald Torreyes #74 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Ronald Torreyes should remain on Phillies roster

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)

4 honest Phillies observations heading into Blue Jays series

Nick Maton #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies rookie Nick Maton is not the answer in center field

Centerfielder Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies collides with right fielder Roman Quinn #24 (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Phillies May storylines: CF dilemma, cold offense, and more

Connor Brogdon #75 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Phillies: 5 takeaways after first dozen games of 2021 season