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BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects for 2026: 11 through 15

It’s day three of our countdown of the top 25 prospects in the Cubs system. 11. Jostin Florentino. RHP. DOB: 12/01/2004. 6’0”, 175. International free agent (2023) Dominican Republic. One of the disappointing aspects of the Cubs 2024 minor league season is that while players at the top of the system graduated to the majors […]

The Cubs have five home games in March. How do you feel about that?

This year’s Cubs schedule begins with a six-game homestand at Wrigley Field. Opening Day is Thursday, March 26, so that’s five games in March, concluding on April 1. The rest of the Cubs’ April schedule is pretty reasonable. They head out for a six-game road trip after that, bookended by off days, so after April […]

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 2-4-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Rinzel learning how to use brainpower to overcome lack of physical power ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks insider: Mikheyev not worrying about future as trade deadline approaches ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Blackhawks 6, Sharks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Fels ) The Levshunov Problem ( Fels ) Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if pantahers don’t make late run ( Sun-Times )...

Which White Sox season still bothers you the most?

We are launching a new daily article here at South Side Sox, more prominently than our items that pop up on The Feed. It falls under the category of White Sox Discussions, which you’ll see in a few weeks will also be our new branding for Game Threads. Our Discussions series continues by looking back […]

Bears’ Stadium Issue Could be Resolved by March

Yesterday on the Waddle and Silvy Show, Marc Silverman reported that the ongoing Chicago Bears’ new stadium saga could be nearing a resolution. He said that by the end of February, the Bears will hear from the state of Indiana with their final pitch, and that they’ll then take it to the state of Illinois […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, February 4

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy Birthday, Dan Plesac, and other stories. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Germany Schaefer, Doc […]

Today in White Sox History: February 4

1922 The White Sox purchased right-handed reliever José Acosta from the Washington Senators. Acosta, born in La Habana in 1891, was the 33rd Cuban player in major league history and the first ever to play for the White Sox. Acosta went 0-2 with an 8.40 ERA and -0.4 over five games for the 1922 White […]

Rapid Recap: Bucks 131, Bulls 115

The Milwaukee Bucks started their three-game homestand with a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. It stops the bleeding a little bit, after the Bucks had lost five in a row. Kyle Kuzma tied a season high with 31 points on 12/22 shooting, while Ryan Rollins finished with a 21-point, 10-assist double-double. Second-year forward Matas […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: Who is the dark horse in the NL Central?

It’s Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs friends abroad. Come on in and relax for a while. Get out of the cold. We can check your coat for you. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]

5 thoughts on the Nikola Vucevic-Anfernee Simons trade

The brief but captivating Anfernee Simons era in Boston has reportedly come to an end. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Celtics are trading Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for veteran big man Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. At its core, this move is more so about roster […]

Tampa Bay Lightning Looking To Add, Dangling Top Prospect as Trade Chip

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday evening. They're also hosting scouts from 10 teams around the NHL, as the Bolts are sniffing around the trade market.  10 teams with scouts/reps on the list here in Tampa for Lightning/Sabres: ANA, CHI, FLA, LA, MTL, NYR, PHI, SJ, STL, WAS — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 4, 2026 The Lightning are looking to add, and GM Julien BriseBois told insider David Pagnotta that if he does make a deal, his priority would be ...

Timberwolves Trade Mike Conley to Bulls

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Mike Conley to the Chicago Bulls, along with a 2026 first-round protected-pick swap to the Detroit Pistons, in a deal that also saw Jaden Ivey head to Chicago, with Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić going to the Pistons. Conley came to the Wolves at the trade deadline three years […]

Celtics Trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls

The Boston Celtics are trading former Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons to the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Center Nikola Vučević will head to Boston in the deal, which also includes the teams exchanging second-round draft picks.  Simons is now in his eighth NBA season. He averaged 14.2 points in 24.5 minutes […]

Cubs position player pitchers: Jon Berti

When the Cubs signed Jon Berti as a backup infielder before the 2025 season, it seemed like a reasonable thing to do. Berti had led the National League in stolen bases in 2022 with 41, and the following year posted a .748 OPS in 133 games with the Marlins, with 16 steals and 2.2 bWAR. […]

Anfernee Simons’ tenure with the Celtics has come to an end

DALLAS — The Celtics have traded Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported on Tuesday afternoon. The move sheds nearly $5 million in salary for the Celtics, while bolstering a frontcourt that has almost exclusively relied on Neemias […]

Cubs Prospect Notes: Ramirez, Hartshorn, Wing, Franklin, Ayers, More

Spring Training is around the corner, which means MORE CUBS PROSPECT STUFF. It’s not just about the big league team, you know …. Although the Cubs placed just two prospects on ESPN’s top-100 list (Moises Ballesteros and Jaxon Wiggins, the same as most top-100s in this cycle), Kiley McDaniel included two others in the “next 100” list. Jefferson Rojas, it turns out, just barely missed the top-100 (107), while the other Cubs prospect in that next group is a mild surprise: 3B/2B switch-hitt...

Bulls Trading Nikola Vucevic to Celtics for Anfernee Simons (Report)

The Chicago Bulls are finally, mercifully ditching former two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic . Stunningly, they are acquiring yet another small, score-first guard into the mix. Per Amazon Prime Video’s Chris Haynes , Chicago is acquiring Boston Celtics sixth-man guard Anfernee Simons in the swap. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that both clubs will be exchanging future second-round draft picks. Boston will save significant luxury tax cash in the offing, as Vucevic makes $6.2 million le...

What Does the Bulls’ Latest Trade Mean For Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu Before the NBA Trade Deadline?

The Chicago Bulls made a second trade this week on Tuesday afternoon. The three-team deal , involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, brings guards Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to Chicago. Now-former Bulls shooting guard Kevin Huerter and recently-acquired center Dario Saric are heading to Detroit. Minnesota gains a Pistons pick. Yes, the Chicago Bulls just acquired two more guards. K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network , reports the Bulls are set to...

Bears to interview Packers QB coach target for OC vacancy

So far, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly set up only one interview for their quarterback coaching vacancy, which was left open when Sean Mannion took the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator job. The coach, a Wisconsin native, is former Arizona Cardinals pass game coordinator Connor Senger, who received a promotion every year under Jonathan Gannon, […]

Bulls Trading for Jaden Ivey, Mike Conley in 3-Team Swap with Timberwolves, Pistons

The Chicago Bulls are ditching sharpshooting guard Kevin Huerter for recent lottery pick swingman Jaden Ivey and the expiring contract of a far-past-his-prime Mike Conley Jr. as part of a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, reports Shams Charania of ESPN . This story will be updated…

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Michael Busch

Eighth in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ third-year first baseman. Michael Busch, drafted in the first round (2019) by the Dodgers (31st overall, from UNC), and later acquired by the Cubs for second-round pick Jackson Ferris and minor leaguer Zyhir Hope, has paid dividends since being installed as the Cubs first baseman. He […]