Lefty Joe La Sorsa triggers his promotion clause again with the Pittsburgh Pirates, putting the front office on the hot seat as he pushes for a big-league roster spot.

For the second time this year, Joe La Sorsa will trigger an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Pirates. 7 News’ Ari Alexander reports that La Sorsa will exercise the clause tomorrow,

Call it a Texas three-step. Looking to complete a sweep and win five of seven on their homestand, the Pirates relied on three players with Texas ties during a 9-3 victory over the Twins at PNC Park, with Braxton Ashcraft,

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O’Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.

Griffin struggled in his first month as a big leaguer, batting .231 with a .631 OPS and two home runs, but found his stride once the calendar flipped to May.

The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday and infielder Konnor Griffin on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.Mlodzinski was moved to the bullpen earlier this week after Jared Jones returned to the rotation from elbow surgery.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed starter Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list amid a rotational shuffle. It shouldn't be a long absence

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 31-28 record after securing a high-scoring series victory over the Minnesota Twins. The club survived a back-and-forth thriller at PNC Park over the last 24 hours.