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News from August 2024

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Brady Feigl realizes MLB dream after over a decade of perseverance

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 27, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- Brady Feigl never had a Plan B. Baseball was always going to work out. But two years ago, he and his wife, Courtney, almost had to seriously consider what a future without baseball would be.

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Farrell man sentenced for drug trafficking involving fentanyl heroin,and cocaine

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 27, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Farrell, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison on his conviction of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine trafficking crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.

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Restoration PAC launches ad in Pittsburgh calling Kamala Harris a ‘complete failure’ on border

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 26, 2024

Restoration PAC launched an ad this week, entitled, ‘CZAR,’ that called Vice President Kamala Harris (D) a “complete failure” on the border.

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Pirates move Oneil Cruz to center field amid roster changes

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 26, 2024

PITTSBURGH – Oneil Cruz, previously known for his unique presence at shortstop due to his large frame, will transition to center field. This decision was announced by Manager Derek Shelton and General Manager Ben Cherington before Monday's game.

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Joel Blomqvist discusses life off the ice and journey into professional hockey

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 26, 2024

The future looks promising for Joel Blomqvist, who had an impressive first season in North America. Pittsburgh’s 2020 second-round draft pick was named an AHL All-Star while posting a 25-12-6-1 record with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

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Steelers organization addresses player trades based on performance issues

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

Layne Penrod from Riverdale, CA: Knowing the high standards the Steelers organization has for its players, can you enlighten me with some of the higher profile players who were basically let go or traded just because of their poor work ethic and/or attitude in general? I for one appreciate the fact that the Steelers take a no-nonsense approach when dealing with prima donna players.

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Steelers reflect on mixed outcomes after preseason finale loss to Lions

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

It lasted just short of three hours and had something for everyone. Whether one wanted to feel optimistic, pessimistic, encouraged, or discouraged, it was all there. The 24-17 final score favoring the Detroit Lions did not count in the standings as it was still part of the preseason.

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Steelers show offensive improvement despite preseason loss

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

DETROIT - The results have not been what the Steelers would have liked in an 0-3 preseason, but the process is one they must trust. Whether that trust is justified will be revealed once the ball is kicked off on Sept. 8 in Atlanta.

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Mike Tomlin discusses Steelers' preparation strategies ahead of new NFL season

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

During a recent interview, Mike Tomlin discussed the shift from evaluation mode to preparing starters for the regular season. "You start multitasking the minute you leave Latrobe," he explained, noting that they had already begun this process as they prepared for their third preseason game.

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Herbig named Steelers Digest Player of the Week

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

Nick Herbig, an outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been named the Steelers Digest Player of the Week. Despite limited playing time in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Saturday at Ford Field, Herbig made a significant impact.

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Steelers conclude preseason with loss against Lions; coach Tomlin evaluates performance

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

The Steelers concluded their preseason on Saturday in Detroit with a 24-17 loss to the Lions. Despite the outcome, Coach Mike Tomlin highlighted several objectives that were achieved during the game.

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Steelers conclude preseason winless after narrow defeat against Lions

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

DETROIT - Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed a desire earlier this week to use the team's preseason finale against the Lions at Ford Field as a dress rehearsal for his first-team units and an opportunity for other players to secure roster spots.

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Yasmani Grandal's walk-off homer secures series win for Pirates

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH – Yasmani Grandal played the hero Sunday at PNC Park, launching a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Reds, 4-3.

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Pirates promote Brady Feigl after decade-long journey

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH – Usually, when a veteran pitches in Independent ball, they pick up an idea or pitch that helps them get back to the Minors. Brady Feigl picked up a mantra. The lefty was in Lexington, Ky., pitching for the Lexington Legends (formerly known as the Counter Clocks) of the Atlantic League when his fellow reliever, Lincoln Henzman, shared some wisdom: “Baseball is the best job I’ll ever have.”

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Pirates induct Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland, Manny Sanguillen into Hall of Fame

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH – When the Pirates hired Jim Leyland as their manager ahead of the 1986 season, the headline in the newspaper asked, “Jim Who?” At the time, it was a fair question. Leyland never played in the Majors and only had one stop in his Major League coaching career with the White Sox. He was largely unknown, even to his players.

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Which former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 25, 2024

These former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Pittsburgh Review area weekly mass times

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Home sales in Allegheny County during week ending Aug. 17

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 24, 2024

There were 87 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Steelers rely on youth amid changes in secondary lineup

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 24, 2024

When the Steelers released veteran cornerback Anthony Averett last week, it left veterans Donte Jackson and Cameron Sutton as the only corners on the roster with more than three seasons of NFL experience. Sutton, signed this offseason, is suspended for the first eight games of the 2024 season for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

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Pirates induct Leyland,Sanguillen,Bonds into team Hall of Fame

By Pittsburgh Review | Aug 24, 2024

On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will induct three new members into the team's Hall of Fame: manager Jim Leyland, catcher Manny Sanguillen, and outfielder Barry Bonds.