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News from August 2024

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Pirates fall short against Rangers despite strong pitching from Domingo Germán

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 22, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Anyone who glanced at the score late in Wednesday afternoon’s game between the Pirates and the Rangers might have assumed it was a simple pitchers’ duel. The Pirates' 1-0 walk-off loss at Globe Life Field, however, was more complex, reflecting a battle of missed opportunities by both offenses.

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Pirates' Mitch Keller dominates Rangers with seven-plus scoreless innings

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 21, 2024

After back-to-back subpar outings, Pirates starter Mitch Keller righted the ship Tuesday night with one of his most impressive starts of the season, blanking the Rangers for seven-plus innings in a 4-0 victory at Globe Life Field.

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Pirates face key decisions on catcher roles and shortstop position ahead of 2025 season

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 21, 2024

As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for the final stretch of the season, several key questions about the team's future have emerged. Alex Stumpf addresses these in his latest Pirates Beat newsletter.

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Corey Seager's homers lead Rangers over Pirates

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 20, 2024

ARLINGTON -- Pirates starter Luis Ortiz threw 92 pitches Monday night, and nearly all of them were adequate. Good enough to win plenty of ballgames in the big leagues, sufficient to reinforce that the 25-year-old right-hander is a promising part of the Pirates’ future.

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Steelers face contrasting preseason outcomes under new coordinator Arthur Smith

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 19, 2024

Last year, optimism was high among Steelers fans. In three preseason games in 2023, all wins, the Steelers' first-team offense scored touchdowns on all five of their possessions. The team converted four out of five third downs and demonstrated an ability to score both on long runs and passes.

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Pittsburgh Penguins announce new hires and promotions within hockey operations staff

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 19, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced several hirings and promotions within their hockey operations staff.

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Pirates assess rotation challenges after Jake Woodford's shaky spot start

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 19, 2024

Jake Woodford's first two spot starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates were promising, allowing just one earned run over 11 innings. However, his third start did not follow suit as the Seattle Mariners hit two home runs and scored seven runs (five earned) off Woodford, resulting in a 10-3 loss for the Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday.

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Nick Herbig named Steelers Digest Player of the Week

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

Nick Herbig, outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been named the Steelers Digest Player of the Week. This recognition comes after a notable performance in the second preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

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Steelers' Q&A session covers historic hits, positional changes, and coaching evolution

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

On August 18, 2024, several questions were addressed regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and their history.

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Steelers fall short against Bills; Coach Tomlin highlights areas needing improvement

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers' starting offense struggled to score in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, ultimately losing 9-3. Head Coach Mike Tomlin expressed dissatisfaction with the overall performance but highlighted some positive aspects, such as punter Cam Johnston's average of 56.8 yards per punt, including a 65-yarder.

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Joey Porter Jr receives Joe Greene Great Performance Award

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was presented with the PNC Joe Greene Great Performance Award at halftime, an accolade given annually to the team's rookie of the year. Porter was the 2023 recipient of the honor, voted on by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America.

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Steelers fall short against Bills in second preseason game

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

The Steelers faced both positive and negative outcomes in their second preseason game against the Bills on Saturday night. The special teams showed improvement from last week's 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans, and the defense performed better as well. However, the first-team offense struggled significantly.

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Tomlin discusses preseason performance, quarterback competition

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

In a recent interview, Tomlin discussed various aspects of his team's performance and coaching strategies following the preseason opener against Houston. He addressed concerns about the team's sloppy play and how it can serve as a teaching tool despite being disappointing.

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Steelers show mixed results in second preseason game against Bills

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game on Saturday night, showing some improvements from their previous outing against the Houston Texans. Despite these improvements, the Steelers fell short with a 9-3 loss to the Bills.

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Steelers prepare for preseason clash against Bills

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

For the past three weeks, Saint Vincent College has been the site of intense training camp sessions for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linebacker T.J. Watt described it as one of the most physical camps he has experienced. "Physicality, intensity it's been great. It really has," Watt said. "We've gotten the most out of training camp. It's been a lot of fun."

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Livvy Dunne showcases gymnastics skills at Fanatics Fest

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 18, 2024

It would be nearly impossible to replicate the success of Paul Skenes on a mound, but Livvy Dunne certainly tried her best.

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Allegheny County home sales during week ending Aug. 10

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 17, 2024

There were 262 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Pittsburgh Review area weekly mass times

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Pittsburgh Review coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Steelers poised for increased reliance on nickel defense following strategic offseason additions

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 17, 2024

The Steelers employed a nickel defense 38 percent of the time in 2023, making it their most common defensive package. However, this percentage was among the lowest in the NFL last season, with the league average for nickel package usage exceeding 60 percent.

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Pirates' top prospect Bubba Chandler shines again for Triple-A Indianapolis

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 17, 2024

Bubba Chandler expressed his excitement as the final out of his second start for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians concluded on Friday night. For the second consecutive start, the Pirates' No. 1 prospect delivered an impressive performance, pitching six scoreless innings and tying his career high with 11 strikeouts. This outing marked the first time the 21-year-old pitched in front of a home crowd at Victory Field, contributing to a 3-2 victory over the St. Paul Saints.