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16: Runners caught stealing by Russell Martin entering Friday, the most by a Pittsburgh catcher since Ronny Paulino finished 2007 with 19 runners caught stealing.

"The game is always looking to put out its gemstones. This kid ... in fairness to what he's done, it's not his fault he got here in June. Since he's shown up, everybody knows the name. But if you're talking about [Yasiel] Puig, why don't you talk about [Starling] Marte, a guy who's been here the whole half?" -- Hurdle, stirring up a little more All-Star Game fuss.

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