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The WIP Morning Team shares their thoughts on yesterday’s first day of padded practice for the Eagles at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. They get into their observations on what Ritchie called a “sloppy” offensive performance and the injuries that sidelined DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon. They also listen to some audio from backup quarterback Andy Dalton on his thoughts on Sean Mannion’s offense.

The WIP Morning Team continues to take your calls and react to the debut performance of Luis Arráez and eight innings of shutout pitching by Jesús Luzardo. They debate if batting Arráez at fourth is something to be changed by Don Mattingly or if the real problem lies with Alec Bohm batting in the fifth spot.

The WIP Morning Team takes your questions from social media for this week’s edition of Ask Me Anything that covers topics like their favorite sports ejections, childhood celebrity crushes and what historical figure they’d bring back from the dead to ask any question.

The WIP Morning Team discusses how much more of an impact Mike Gansey and his orchestration of the Jaylen Brown trade had in landing LeBron James than they originally thought. They also introduce the side topic for the show of goofy and fun movie scenes and talk about how Jalen Hurts might fare in Sean Mannion’s new offense.

The WIP Morning Team broadcast live from the Jefferson Health Training Complex for another day of Eagles Training Camp as they react to Luis Arráez’s two hit, two RBI debut in a Phillies uniform. They speculate whether or not Arráez’s debut will quiet some of the Phillies fans who thought they should have focused elsewhere at the trade deadline. They then get into some of the leading storylines around Eagles Training Camp including Sean Mannion’s offense, the injuries to DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon and if Vic Fangio’s defense should be regarded as the best unit in the NFL.

Hosts dissect the Philadelphia Phillies' trade deadline moves, debating whether acquiring Luis Arraez and reshuffling the infield makes up for failing to add starting pitching depth. From Bryce Harper's position switch to right field to Dave Dombrowski's deadline explanations, this episode analyzes if the team did enough to make a serious World Series run.

Full Show: Tuesday, August 4th, 2026. James Seltzer CRUSHES Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies for their trade deadline saying they did not do enough and they got "worse at every position." Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie disagree. Also, Eliot Shorr-Parks calls in to recap Jalen Hurts' best practice of Training Camp yesterday as we get ready for a Full Pads practice today.

In the 6am hour, the WIP Morning Team broadcast live from Eagles training camp to discuss the Phillies' acquisition of Luis Arráez. They engage in a spirited debate with James and the callers regarding the team's defensive changes and whether Dave Dombrowski should have done more at the deadline. They also discuss Jaylen Brown's skydiving idea for the Sixers if they win a championship in 2027. 05:00 - Phillies Trade Deadline 10:15 - Phillies Defensive Shuffling 28:05 - Derek Hill Catch 32:00 - Jaylen Brown Skydiving 40:05 - Trea Turner Debate

In the 7am hour, the WIP Morning Team are joined by Rubén Amaro Jr. to discuss the defensive risks associated with the Phillies' trade for Luis Arráez and the decision-making of Dave Dombrowski. They also explore Eagles training camp as padded practices begin, featuring Nick Sirianni’s thoughts on the rookie class. 01:25 - Phillies Trade Deadline 05:28 - Trea Turner Defense 09:44 - Amaro on Defensive Risks 15:31 - Starting Pitching Concerns 21:44 - Eagles Training Camp

In the 8am hour, the WIP Morning Team analyze the Phillies' controversial trade deadline moves, including the acquisition of Luis Arráez and a significant defensive reshuffle involving Bryce Harper. They also welcome Eliot Shorr-Parks on the show to provide updates from Eagles training camp as the team begins padded practices with Jalen Hurts showing improvement in the new offense. 01:50 - Phillies' Trade Deadline Moves 07:35 - Dombrowski on Luis Arráez 12:15 - Reshuffling the Infield Defense 24:05 - Eagles First Padded Practice 29:30 - Phillies' Lack of Roster Depth 48:20 - Camp Recap with Elliot Shorr-Parks 59:05 - Debating Defensive Reshuffle Risks