Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:13:02 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin batted second on Friday, April 18, as part of a restructured lineup that manager Clint Hurdle hopes will improve the club's on-base percentage. Martin batted second for the first time the night before against the Milwaukee Brewers and went 2 for 3 with two walks and an RBI.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Bill Brink

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:01:10 -0700

The Pittsburgh Pirates have given three-year contract extensions to manager Clint Hurdle and general manager Neal Huntington, with club options for the 2018 season.

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| Source: Twitter

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:21:45 -0800

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was named the National League Manager of the Year.

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| Source: Los Angeles Times - Dylan Hernandez

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:16:03 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) threw off the mound Monday, June 17. "He went out and threw a little bit off the mound; I think it was just fastball-changeup," manager Clint Hurdle said. "I spoke with him. He felt good. He seemed to be very positive."

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Travis Sawchik

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:10:20 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (calf) is still walking with a limp after being placed on the disabled list Friday, June 14. "(Burnett) is not doing a whole lot right now besides getting treatments," manager Clint Hurdle said.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Travis Sawchik

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:08:07 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SS Jordy Mercer is going to get most of the starts at shortstop for the foreseeable future, according to manager Clint Hurdle. "Mercer is going to get some reps here because of the quality of his (defensive) play and the way he is swinging the bat," Hurdle said. "It's playing the guy that is obviously taking care of both sides of the ball very professionally. … I've spoken to Clint as well so he doesn't wonder when he's coming in. It won't just be for a game; we'll try to bundle (Barmes) for a few games, maybe some good matchups."

Fantasy Tip: Keep an eye on the Pirates lineup, but it appears you can safely start Mercer moving forward, as long as he keeps up the strong play that earned him starting time.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Travis Sawchik

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:31:32 -0800

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle received a contract extension through 2014 with an option for 2015.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rob Biertempfel

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:46:16 -0800

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is making it a project in the offseason to improve his team's success at basestealing. In 2009, the Pirates' 74 percent stolen-base success rate was second-best in the National League. That number has tumbled in each of the past three seasons to the point in 2012 where it was at 58 percent, the worst in the majors in a season where the average success rate was 75 percent, the highest since 2007.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Rob Biertempfel

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:47:18 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly said that front office executives Neal Huntington, Greg Smith and Kyle Stark, as well as manager Clint Hurdle, will all return for the 2013 season.

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| Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Karen Price

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:51:17 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington is on the hot seat after the team's collapse of late. Manager Clint Hurdle appears safe.

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| Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman