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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 2/4/26

Herald Four thoughts on Celtics’ reported Anfernee Simons-Nikola Vucevic trade Cooper Flagg scores 36 points, but Celtics top Mavericks Celtics reportedly trading Anfernee Simons to Bulls for veteran center Globe Payton Pritchard thrives in return to bench as Celtics roll over Mavericks: 6 takeaways Celtics reportedly trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls, acquire Nikola Vučević After trading Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic, will the Celtics make more moves? Follow trade deadline live up...

Cubs position player pitchers: Reese McGuire

Reese McGuire came to the Cubs and produced when they really needed him — right after Miguel Amaya suffered an oblique injury in May. McGuire homered twice in his first game as a Cub and was a suitable backup for Carson Kelly the rest of the year. The Cubs, as you know, had fallen far […]

Giants announce 19 non-roster invitees to Spring Training

The San Francisco Giants have announced their non-roster invitees to this year’s Spring Training in Arizona and there’s just one surprise addition: veteran righty reliever Michael Fulmer. He had missed all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery and last season for the Red Sox and Cubs he threw a combined 5.2 innings. Previously, he’d thrown […]

2026 Chicago Cubs player profiles: Ian Happ

Ninth in the series. Today we look at the Cubs’ veteran left fielder, Pittsburgh-area native and former Cincinnati Bearcat Ian Edward Happ is a figure of some controversy among Cubs fans, who decry his numbers while praising his numerical consistency. Happ has amassed a tidy 22.4 bWAR (20.6 fWAR) in a nine-year career in which he […]

Head Like a Hole: Blackhawks at Blue Jackets Preview

For the second time in six days, the Blackhawks and Blue Jackets will meet on the ice, with the scene shifting to Columbus for Wednesday’s tilt in what’ll be the final game ahead of the Olympic break for both teams. Much of what was discussed with regards to CBJ ahead of last Friday’s game still rings true: the Blue Jackets are on fire, now with a stretch of 10-1 in their last 11 games after beating the St. Louis Blues on the road last Saturday and concluding a road trip with a 3-0 win ov...

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 […]