On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko discuss everything you need to know before Pittsburgh Steelers training camp starts on Thursday, July 25.

Which Steelers are the top hold-in candidates to start training camp? Should we be surprised if it’s either Pat Freiermuth or Najee Harris? Also, what are the top storylines and positional battles to monitor ahead of players reporting on Wednesday, July 24?

Then later, Pirates insider Noah Hiles joins Christopher to talk about the Pirates’ recent series victory over the first-place Philadelphia Phillies and look ahead to the MLB trade deadline on July 30. Are the Pirates more trade buyers after a strong stretch? Or will GM Ben Cherington make smaller moves to keep building incrementally on the team’s recent success?

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