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Pirates walk line between honoring departed Clint Hurdle, charting new direction
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When Joe Maddon and Clint Hurdle clash it's never a dull moment
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Mickey Callaway, Gabe Kapler and other MLB managers on the hot seat
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Anthony Rizzo slide stirs Cubs, Pirates debate
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It was the first time I saw Joe this mad': Joe Maddon ejected after more inside pitching from the Pirates in the Cubs' 11-3 win
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Cubs' Joe Maddon ejected, restrained in confronting Pirates' Clint Hurdle
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Joe Maddon is Ejected in the Cubs' game against the Pirates
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Los Angeles Angels fire manager Brad Ausmus after one season
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Los Angeles Angels fire former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus after one season
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Pittsburgh Pirates fire manager Clint Hurdle after 2nd half collapse