Pirates send Gift Ngoepe, the first African-born major leaguer, to the minors
(LA Times MLB)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Gift Ngoepe to the minor leagues about a month after he debuted as the first African-born player in the majors. The slick-fielding South African singled in his first plate appearance last month, but batted .222 without a homer in 28 games before his...