# Hour 1: Should Jesús Luzardo Give Up All-Star Spot For Zack Wheeler?

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:26:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2700

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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to Zack Wheeler’s historic 14-strikeout night and his controversial omission from the MLB All-Star Game. They debate whether Jesús Luzardo should yield his roster spot to Wheeler and weigh the legitimacy of recent LeBron James to the Sixers rumors. Additionally, the crew reviews their recent Philadelphia athlete rankings while kicking off a new round of Hugh’s Clues. 01:53 - Midday Show Introduction 02:14 - Wheeler All-Star Snub Debate 07:34 - Luzardo Give Up Spot 15:47 - Top Eleven Ranking Regrets 25:26 - LeBron To Sixers Speculation 39:49 - MLB All-Star Rule Analysis 45:40 - Hugh's Clues Ice Cream

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