In his first outing since dazzling with a one-run, complete-game gem, right-hander Charlie Morton took a step back at Triple-A Indianapolic on Tuesday.

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The Pirates shipped Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Nationals for outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan one year ago. A complete assessment of the deal can't be made for years, but at the one-year mark, the Pirates aren't questioning the return.

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Manager John Russell kept Bobby Crosby out of the lineup for a second straight day, but the infielder is expected to be cleared to return to the field for Thursday's opener against Philadelphia.

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Cubs 3, Pirates 1

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A multi-homer game by Alfonso Soriano sent the Pirates to a 3-1 loss Tuesday — the team's 20th this month — in front of 36,914 at Wrigley Field.

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The Pirates' Minor League system contains former high school phenoms, former collegiate All-Americans and former Major League players. Then there is Cole White, whose journey has spanned five states, three forts and two different worlds.

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