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The WIP Morning Team reminds us that the party continues tonight at Citizens Bank Park with the MLB All-Star Game that will feature Phillies stars Cristopher Sanchez starting on the mound and Kyle Schwarber leading off as the designated hitter.

The WIP Morning Team replays and relives the greatest moments from last night's HR Derby in Philadelphia including Bryce Harper's blast the wound up in the Citizens Bank Park parking lot, Kyle Schwarber's streak that leapt himself into the finals and ultimately Jordan Walker's last home run that walked it off.

The WIP Morning Team are joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Ben Davis to hear his personal experiences at the HR Derby last night at Citizens Bank Park.

The WIP Morning Team evaluates the latest update on the possibility of LeBron James signing with the Sixers following new reports from NBA insiders. They debate whether James would want to play alongside Joel Embiid and also discuss the excitement surrounding the MLB All-Star festivities.

The WIP Morning Team reacts to Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper's Home Run Derby performances last night and talk about the crowd and atmosphere in Citizens Bank Park that went wild for their hometown stars and booed extensively at anyone else in another uniform. Joe, Jon, James and Rhea share their personal experiences both at home and at the stadium as the action went down.

We break down the bombshell report that LeBron James has major reservations about sharing the floor with Joel Embiid due to the superstar center's injury history and declining mobility. We debate whether the Sixers should actually consider the unthinkable and move on from their franchise centerpiece if it guarantees landing King James.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): Eliot Shorr-Parks starts his preview series of the other teams in the NFC by taking a deep dive into the Dallas Cowboys — where they improved, where they have weaknesses and what should concern the Eagles.

Jon Ritchie and Joe DeCamara break down the Phillies' status at the All-Star break, weighing the team's historic starting pitching against critical bullpen flaws. They analyze reports regarding LeBron James’ concerns about playing with Joel Embiid and discuss Shane Victorino’s reaction to Zack Wheeler’s All-Star game snub. The conversation also features Michael Irvin’s viral visit to McGillin's Olde Ale House and a look at the NFL's top quarterback rankings. 01:50 - All-Star Break In Philly 06:03 - Elite Starting Pitching Rotation 10:28 - Roster Flaws And Bullpen 16:35 - Home Run Derby Excitement 20:50 - Phillies Postseason Bold Predictions 25:50 - LeBron James Free Agency 30:10 - Trade Deadline Pitching Needs 35:40 - Global Sports Corruption Concerns 42:40 - Michael Irvin In Philadelphia 47:30 - Wheeler All-Star Snub Debate 54:15 - Wheeler Hall Of Fame 59:00 - Jon Ritchie Vacation Recap 01:05:10 - LeBron And Embiid Fit 01:18:30 - Replacing AJ Brown Debate 01:25:40 - Larry Bowa On Winning 01:48:20 - Stanley Cup Name Controversy 01:51:10 - McGillin's Bar Scene Stories 02:03:20 - Victorino Defends All-Star Honor 02:21:42 - NFL Quarterback Power Rankings 02:34:00 - Phillies Draft Tyler Spangler

Joe DeCamera, Jon Ritchie, and the 94 WIP Morning Show analyzes the Phillies' first-half performance, weighing their elite starting pitching against a struggling bullpen and inconsistent defense. They also debate the validity of the LeBron James to the Sixers rumors. 01:50 - Phillies All-Star Break Analysis 03:37 - Elite Talent vs. Flaws 07:44 - Chasing the Brewers 15:32 - Love Island Finale Discussion 18:05 - Silly but Fun Contest 24:31 - LeBron James Sixers Rumors 26:30 - Richie Critiques LeBron Process 37:15 - World Cup Corruption Claims 40:02 - Drafting Shortstop Tyler Spangler

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie break down Michael Irvin's bold appearance at McGillin's Olde Ale House wearing a Cowboys jersey and the historical snub of Zach Wheeler from the All-Star game. They also dive into rumors about LeBron James potentially avoiding a pairing with Joel Embiid and get an update on Shane Victorino's take on the Phillies' ace. 02:03 - Michael Irvin at McGillin's 05:02 - Phillies All-Star Snubs 07:14 - Victorino on Zach Wheeler 09:38 - Jon Ritchie's Pro Bowl Memory 14:16 - Wheeler's Hall of Fame Case 19:59 - Farmer Jon's Vacation 23:01 - LeBron James Sixers Rumors 26:38 - Embiid and LeBron Fit 33:44 - Gage Wood Futures Game 39:15 - T.O. on A.J. Brown