The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their bullpen by signing left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson to a one-year contract, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Noah Hiles. Ferguson, set to turn 29 in July, is entering his sixth MLB season, this time with the Pirates after stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros.

Drafted by the Dodgers in 2014, Ferguson made waves during the 2020 season with a stellar 2.89 ERA and 27 strikeouts over 21 appearances, contributing to the Dodgers' World Series championship. However, an elbow injury led to Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for the entire 2021 season.

Upon returning, Ferguson enjoyed a career-best season with a 1.82 ERA. Following a trade from the Dodgers to the Yankees and subsequently to the Astros, he posted a 3.86 ERA for Houston while also participating briefly in postseason play during the American League Wild Card Series.

Ferguson's addition is a significant upgrade for a Pirates bullpen that struggled against left-handed hitters last season, finishing with the highest walk rate and worst batting average against them in the National League. Known for his versatility, Ferguson brings a four-pitch repertoire, and he joins Joey Wentz as the second left-handed reliever in Pittsburgh's bullpen.

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued to impact postseason dynamics by defeating the New York Yankees 4-2, despite their own playoff elimination. The Yankees, already AL East champions, are vying for the top seed.

In a tightly contested game, the Pirates rallied after falling behind, with key contributions from Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds, who both hit home runs. Reynolds' two-run homer in the eighth inning proved decisive.

In a dominant performance, rookie Keider Montero led the Detroit Tigers to an 11-0 victory against the Colorado Rockies, achieving the team's first shutout in three seasons.

Meanwhile, Andrew McCutchen helped the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins with a three-run homer, while the Atlanta Braves crushed the Washington Nationals 12-0 with Michael Harris II hitting two home runs.

The Kansas City Royals triumphed over the New York Yankees 5-0, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Mets 6-2.

Andrew McCutchen hit his 20th home run of the season, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins.

McCutchen's three-run homer came in the fifth inning, marking the 10th time he has achieved this milestone in his career. The Pirates have now won three consecutive games, with strong performances from players such as Isaiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds.

The Marlins, however, continue to struggle as they risk finishing the season with 100 losses.

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-0, with Paul Skenes pitching five innings, despite control issues. Skenes struck out six and was supported by the bullpen's strong performance.

Chicago, previously on a six-game winning streak, now trails in the NL wild card race after two losses to Pittsburgh. Kyle Hendricks pitched well but couldn't secure the win.