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Pirates demote Ngoepe, first African-born major leaguer

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Stewart beats the tag by Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb (22) after a two-run triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

McCutchen’s homer give Pirates 4-3 walkoff win over Arizona

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey delivers in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Harvey wins second straight start as Mets beat Pirates 7-2

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

New York Mets center fielder Curtis Granderson leaps to catch a fly ball by Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Jaso’s RBI singles in 9th, 10th rally Pirates past Mets 5-4

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017 file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates' Gift Ngoepe walks off the field after a workout at baseball spring training in Bradenton, Fla. Ngoepe made history on April 26 when he became the first African to play Major League Baseball. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

In a baseball backwater, Ngoepe found a field and a dream

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova (46) works in the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Nova, Frazier lead Pirates to 9-4 win over Braves

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Adam Frazier (26) steps in front of Pittsburgh Pirates centerfielder Danny Ortiz (69) to catch a fly ball off the bat of Atlanta Braves' Ender Inciarte in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pirates OF Polanco activated from 10-day; Ortiz sent down

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam Frazier (26) watches the flight of a three-run home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) looks on in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pirates rally in 9th, erupt in 10th to beat Braves 12-5

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Members of Atlanta Braves grounds crew race to cover the infield during a rain delay in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

After 3-hour rain delay, Adams lifts Braves over Pirates

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) follows through on a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, May 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Adams hits 2-run HR to power Braves past Pirates, 5-2

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (39) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)

Pirates edge Phillies 1-0 in rain after Freese HBP

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nova wins for first time in May as Pirates beat Phillies 6-3

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark, left, talks with catcher Matt Wieters after walking Pittsburgh Pirates' Gift Ngoepe in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 10-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Adam Frazier’s 4 RBIs lift Pirates over Nationals

By John Perrotto - Associated Press

Pirates pitcher Taillon tests positive for testicular cancer

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' John Jaso (28) slides safely past Washington Nationals catcher Jose Lobaton to score the second of two runs on a single by Pirates Andrew McCutchen in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. The Pirates won 6-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Gerrit Cole shuts down Nationals as Pirates roll to win

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Chinese pitcher Gong agrees to deal with Pirates

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Nationals won 8-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bryce Harper blasts 13th homer, Nationals hold off Pirates

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell (55) celebrates his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Francisco Cervelli (29) and Gregory Polanco during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 14, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Osuna’s 10th-inning HR helps Pirates beat Diamondbacks 6-4

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Iannetta, bottom, is attended to by manager Torey Lovullo, top, after Iannetta was hit on the face with a pitch by Pittsburgh Pirates' Johnny Barbato during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, May 12, 2017, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 11-4. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Iannetta beaned, more bad blood as Dbacks top Pirates 11-4

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Williams has strong start, Pirates snap 6-game skid

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press