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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / July 29
Cubs Acquire Gilberto Celestino from Pirates

Cubs Acquire Gilberto Celestino from Pirates

The Chicago Cubs made an under-the-radar trade Thursday by acquiring outfielder Gilberto Celestino. The 25-year-old comes from the Pittsburgh Pirates after signing a minor-league deal in November.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 25

Minor League Wrap: Christian Franklin homers as Smokies beat Barons, 5-1

Just the Smokies ended up in the win column. The Pelicans finished in the “rain” column. The ACL finishes their season. The Cubs acquired outfielder Gilberto Celestino from the Pirates for cash considerations.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 9

Pirates Minor League Report: Two Homer Day for Josiah Sightler

Pirates’ affiliates picked up three wins on Saturday, with Jake Lamb and Gilberto Celestino lighting up the score sheet in Indianapolis for the second day in a row and barrage of home runs down in Greensboro.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 9
Minor-league report: Indianapolis, Altoona win with late heroics

Minor-league report: Indianapolis, Altoona win with late heroics

A look at Saturday’s minor-league action within the Pirates' system ... INDIANAPOLIS (26-34) beat Columbus, 4-3. Gilberto Celestino hit a walkoff two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning: Jake Lamb brought in two runs in the first inning with a single.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 1, 2024

Pirates Prospect Watch: Priester, Celestino Lead Indians to Victory

The Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate logged their first win of the 2024 season on Sunday, with the Indianapolis Indians defeating the Louisville Bats 6-4. Malcom Nuñez hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, while Gilberto Celestino and Liover Peguero notched RBI doubles in the sixth to put Indianapolis ahead 3-0.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / March 8, 2024
These Dark Horse Candidates Might Go North With The Pirates

These Dark Horse Candidates Might Go North With The Pirates

Gilberto Celestino and Billy McKinney have suddenly emerged as dark horse candidates to go north with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (“Going north,” in this case, is a mere expression synonymous with making the 26-man major league roster.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 1, 2024
Pirates Spring Game Recap: Home Run Barrage Continues in Win Over Rays

Pirates Spring Game Recap: Home Run Barrage Continues in Win Over Rays

Things looked bleak early, but home runs from Bryan Reynolds, Jared Triolo and Gilberto Celestino lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-8 over the Tampa Bay Rays at LECOM Park on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2022
AL Central: Grading each team's 2022 season

AL Central: Grading each team's 2022 season

This division lacks sizzle everywhere — in the field, at the plate and on the mound.

AJ Pollock declines $13M player option with White Sox to become free agent
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez has thumb surgery
White Sox likely to prioritize trades over free-agent signings as they navigate payroll constraints
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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3, 2022
White Sox SP Dylan Cease loses no-hit bid with two outs in ninth inning vs. Twins

White Sox SP Dylan Cease loses no-hit bid with two outs in ninth inning vs. Twins

White Sox ace starter Dylan Cease was nearly unhittable Saturday night against the Twins. The key word being nearly. 

White Sox place Luis Robert on paternity list
White Sox manager Tony La Russa out indefinitely, reportedly having tests on heart
Twins reinstate SP Tyler Mahle from 15-day IL
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The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz

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