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 Feb. 10 Issue is out: First '10 Cubby Occurrence as Marlon Byrd eaten by huge Mesa Gila monsterFriday, Feb. 12, 2010 Among the headlines: Ricketts to compete for Gold in men's Winter Olympic figure skating; Steroid use up 50% among idiot Cardinals fans; and much, much more The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets to help ease your winter blues. We think it's our best ever, but we also thought signing Milton Bradley was a good move by Jim Hendry. Sometimes we're wrong. Read More  Six-year-old TV network to host its 22nd annual sports awards ThursdayWednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 Comcast continues history of not making sense Comcast SportsNet was founded in 2004, yet is hosting its 22nd Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner Thursday night at the Hilton Chicago. Some think it makes no sense that a six-year-old TV network could be hosting its 22nd annual award show, but Comcast SportsNet Chicago President Jim Corno doesn't care. Read More Best SoxFest panel: 'Winning with 4 Mediocre OFs' Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 Williams joined by other experts in the field White Sox GM Kenny Williams lead the most popular SoxFest panel discussion this weekend, called "Winning with 4 Mediocre Outfielders." Read More  Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much more Great news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing. Read More McGwire wishes he never played in Steroid Era, totally would have dominated Deadball Era Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 'I'd have led the league in homers for like 20 straight years' Maligned slugger Mark McGwire finally admitted to long-standing abuse of performance enhancing drugs Monday, saying he wish he never played during the Steroid Era. Read More Selig announces 'Cash for Cheaters' rebate plan Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 Anyone who attended a game during '98 HR race gets full refund In the wake of Mark McGwire's revelation he used steroids for more than a decade, baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced a refund program for fans swept up in the late-'90s home run craze in which McGwire was a central figure. Read More  McGwire admits to decade of steroid use; proves winners never cheatMonday, Jan. 11, 2010 'Telling my drop-dead gorgeous wife and kids in our mansion was the toughest' says disgraced slugger Mark McGwire officially ended the long-standing speculation about his use of performance enhancing drugs today when he confirmed he did in fact use steroids for a decade during his playing career, highlighted by the historic 1998 home run race with Sammy Sosa that captivated the nation. Read More  Baseball Preview: White Sox picked to have best defensive team of late '90sMonday, Jan. 11, 2010 Vizquel, Jones to shore up defense a dozen years ago Kenny Williams has always been known to make due with strict financial restrictions during the off-season. To shore up the shaky Sox defense this winter, Williams signed Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones, multi-Gold Glove winners who are well past their prime. Read More  Ken Harrelson celebrates HOF election; too stupid to realize he's wrong 'Hawk'Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 'Mercy!' says Sox announcer before being told it was Dawson White Sox TV broadcaster and former player and GM Ken Harrelson today celebrated the election of "Hawk" to the Hall of Fame, failing to realize the Hawk being referenced was not him, but rather Andre Dawson. Read More  Dec. 09 issue is out: NFL Today adds 10th host; Bears demoted to CFL; Hawks sign entire team for lifeTuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's December issue has hit the streets. In addition to our award-winning unbelievable Chicago sports coverage, this month The Heckler names its first-ever Sportsman of the Year. Here's a hint: His nickname should be "Pick Six." Read More  Nov. 09 issue is out: Cubs sign Kenny Powers; Bears lineman struggle, and much moreMonday, Nov. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's November issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he now ownsWednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 Bulls, Sox owner claims to hate his teams and their fans Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is a longtime fan of his new ballclub, a fact that doesn't sit well with crosstown front office man Jerry Reinsdorf. Read More Radio Brief: Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he owns Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 The White Sox owner feels animosity towards team and its fans is the right way to go. Read More  Woo-Woo in History: Halloween 2008Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 Count Woo-Woo wasn't exactly spooktacular Even when dressed up for Halloween, Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers can't shake his Cubs' superfan persona. Here he is as Count Woo-Woo at Harry Caray's Halloween bash last year. Read More  Local teen reclaims stolen possessions from 'Monsters in the Morning' setTuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 North claims to have bought everything off eBay for less than $100 Jimmy Kain of Lombard was relieved to learn that the contents of his bedroom--stolen two weeks ago in a home burglary--had been located safe and sound on the set of Comcast SportsNet's "Monsters in the Morning" TV show hosted by Mike North. Read More Fox hires Ozzie as World Series commentator Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 FCC prepares for big payday Fox announced Wednesday it hired foul-mouthed White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen as a pre- and post-game World Series analyst. Surprisingly, the FCC is thrilled by the news. Read More  South Sider welches on promise to cut mullet if Sox miss playoffsThursday, Oct. 22, 2009 Can't give up his 'pride and joy' Joe Malonecki, an out-of-work South Sider, has gone back on his promise to shear off his beloved mullet if the Sox failed to make the postseason. His friends were perplexed by his unwillingness to part with the hairstyle nearly a month after his team was eliminated from postseason contention. Read More ESPN demotes Steve Phillips to minors Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 'Steve has completely lost his eye for talent' Phillips, who previously was general manager for the Mets, admitted having an affair with 22-year-old Brooke Hundley, a woman described by the New York Post as "the tubby temptress." Read More  Oct 09 issue is out: New Soldier Field Carpet; Gregg's tasty new gig; Impact of Urlacher's injury on the population; and much moreFriday, Oct. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's October issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Selig removes playoff berth for AL Central champ Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 'None of these teams deserve it' As the mediocre Twins and Tigers duke it out for a divisional championship and the White Sox a distant memory, MLB commissioner Bud Selig announced at a recent press conference that none of the three contenders in the AL Central will make it into the playoffs. Read More  Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video UpdateFriday, Sept. 18, 2009 Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazy A look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler. Read More Radio Brief: WGN cuts rest of baseball season from schedule in favor of more compelling live feed from Cutler Cam Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009 Acknowledging fans' disinterest in watching more bad baseball, Chicago's two main MLB broadcasters are changing around their program schedules. Read More  Sept 09 issue is out: Hendry's job hunt, Big Z's really big gig, Favre's un-retirement and much moreFriday, Sept. 11, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's September issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Radio Brief: After Sox final game there, drunken Hawk tries to demolish Metrodome with sledgehammer Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009 White Sox announcer follows night of drinking with arrest for saying goodbye to the Twins stadium in his own way. Read More Drunken Hawk tries to demolish Metrodome with sledgehammer after Sox final game there Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 'Where the hell is Ozzie, dagumit?' asks Harrelson White Sox TV announcer Hawk Harrelson was arrested by Minneapolis police a few hours after Wednesday's Sox-Twins game when he was caught smashing an outer wall of the Metrodome with a sledgehammer. Harrelson had spent several hours drinking and celebrating both the Sox ninth-inning comeback win over Minnesota and the fact that it was his team's last-ever game at the Metrodome, before the Twins open a new stadium next season. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze gets his voice back just in time to yell about how bad the Cubs and Sox suck Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze voices his displeasure, loudly, for the way this baseball season is going. Read More  Woo-Woo in History: The 1968 Democratic National Convention in ChicagoTuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 'Hell no WOO! We won't go WOO!' The eyes of the world were on Chicago during 1968's Democratic National Convention, held 41 years ago Wednesday. Protests turned ugly and, sure enough, Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers was in the thick of it, anxious to pose for yet another timeless photo. Read More  Aug 09 issue: Soto stuck in MRI machine; Fan with iPhone misses game; Cutler shows up in beer helmet; and much moreTuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 Cubs, Sox and Bears news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's August issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Radio Brief: Knowing they'd never hear the end of it, baseball world is ecstatic Pierzynski did not catch perfect game Monday, Jul. 27, 2009 Boasting of the Sox catcher would have been unbearable if he had been behind the plate for Buehrle's perfect game. Read More  Wise justifies his existence in Buehrle's perfect game until Williams cuts him tomorrowThursday, July 23, 2009 Struggling CF's amazing catch buys him one more day on the Sox White Sox GM Kenny Williams' plan to cut Dewayne Wise was delayed one day after the struggling outfielder made an amazing HR-saving ninth-inning catch that preserved Mark Buehrle's perfect game Thursday afternoon. Read More Parque picks perfect day for HGH admission Thursday, July 23, 2009 Pitcher publishes confession hours before Buehrle gem Former Sox pitcher Jim Parque admitted using HGH in a 3,000-word opus published by the Sun-Times Thursday. Sox starter Mark Buehrle then went on to throw a perfect game Thursday afternoon, guaranteeing Parque's confession will forever be forgotten. Read More Radio Brief: Price tag on Halladay forces Sox to pursue cheaper, crappier starter Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Ken Williams will settle on trying to add Adam Eaton to his pitching staff. Read More Radio Brief: All Star Game ratings beaten by just about everything Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 Showcase for baseball's stars is again beaten by America's Funniest Home Videos among others. Read More  Obama only Chicagoan invited to All-Star GameMonday, July 13, 2009 Nobody else in city is worth sending The first half of this season has been so bad for both the Cubs and White Sox that MLB has rescinded its policy that every team be represented in the All-Star Game. Instead, President Barack Obama will be Chicago's lone representative at the Midsummer Classic in St. Louis when he throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Read More  July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat; and much moreThursday, July 09, 2009 Plenty of Cardinals, All-Star Game and Cubs news this month Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Don't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic Beverage The good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around. Read More The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friends Tuesday, June 30, 2009 For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like it A while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there. Read More  Leyland turns into cigaretteTuesday, June 23, 2009 Lifetime of smoking finally catches up with Tigers' skipper Tigers manager Jim Leyland was ejected by the home plate umpire during a loss to Boston earlier this month, though it wasn't for arguing balls and strikes, as originally suspected. Read More Ozzie battles huge rats beneath Wrigley Friday, June 19, 2009 Uses weapon found in Pierzynski's locker During the first two games of the crosstown rivalry this season, the Sox and Cubs battled two hard-fought games. But beneath the Friendly Confines another battle was taking place. Read More News Shocker: Sosa reportedly took steroids in 2003 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Zero percent of baseball fans surprised by NY Times confirmation On the eve of the Cubs-Sox series at Wrigley, the New York Times reported that former North and South side slugger Sammy Sosa was one of the 104 major league players to test positive for steroids in 2003. Zero percent of anyone across the nation were surprised by the news. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze loves the Crosstown Classic but thinks we should trick MLB into giving both the Cubs and Sox a win in each game Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk radio host talks Cubs vs. Sox. Read More Winner of Cubs-Sox series will move up to 16th place in Phil Rogers' power rankings Tuesday, June 16, 2009 'That's our spot, no question' When the Sox head up to the Friendly Confines in mid-June, there will be more at stake than mere baseball bragging rights in Chicago. The winner of the series will also take 16th place in Tribune columnist Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings. Read More  Ozzie conducts insult seminar to prepare team for Wrigley seriesMonday, June 15, 2009 Sox players learn finer points of trashing stadium White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen always looks forward to facing the Cubs this time of year. The crosstown matchups not only re-fuel his bitter rivalry, but give him incentive to berate his North Side adversaries. Read More On Deck Radio Report: At Wrigleyville restaurants during Crosstown Classic, Sox fans will encounter something new - napkins - and other predictions Monday, Jun. 15, 2009 This week's predictions: Sox fans will be amazed by the new things they find at North Side eateries, the Cubs and Sox respective hotheads will cause a postponement, Jay Cutler will show he's a true leader of men on bar crawls, and Geovany Soto will sustain an injury. Read More  June 09 issue is out: Bradley's mouth zippered shut; Ozzie holds insult seminar to prep for Wrigley; and much moreThursday, June 11, 2009 Also follow The Heckler on Twitter and Facebook Great news: The Heckler's June issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Also this month, The Heckler is co-sponsoring a pair of great events this month: unbeatable rooftop deals for Cubs-Twins and Cubs-Indians and National 40 oz. Week at The Fifty/50. Spread the word! Read More  David Beckham's dorky brother called up by White SoxThursday, June 4, 2009 Infielder dating Sporty Spice's ugly sister, does ads for Wrangler Jeans A highly-touted prospect and collegiate star, Gordon Beckham may best be known as the younger, considerably less hip, brother of metrosexual David Beckham. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Wind from Josh Fields' swings and misses will power entire city and other predictions Monday, Jun 1, 2009 This week's predictions: the Sox third baseman will show he should work for the power company, Len Kasper's notorious temper will keep him from covering a Cubs series, and Ron Turner will improve on his mastery of the short pass. Read More  Whatever happened to you Thursday, it wasn't as bad of a day as the White Sox hadGame recap from May 21, 2009 Sox lose Peavy and by 19 runs during really, really bad day The Sox started yesterday thinking they were going to sign Jake Peavy. Eight hours later Peavy had publicly shunned them and the Twins had beat them 20-1 at home. Read More Peavy unwilling to give up 7-bedroom ocean side property for trailer in Bridgeview Friday, May 22, 2009 Article from a reader of The Heckler Padres ace Jake Peavy got the phone call he was expecting all winter Thursday morning when San Diego GM Kevin Towers informed Peavy that he had finally been traded to Chicago. Read More After four-game sweep, Sox fans want to talk hockey Series recap for Monday, May 18, 2009 Blackhawks provide nice distraction from terrible team Like most Sox fans, I would much rather discuss the Blackhawks than the sinking ship that is the White Sox. Read More  Cleveland doesn't suck for first time this year, wins series over SoxSeries recap from May 11-13, 2008 D.J. Carrasco picks up lone win in series It has been said the AL Central is a division where every team has an equal chance of winning it all of landing in last place. Through the first 30 games of the season, it appeared the Indians were the favorites to end in the cellar. That's before they played the Sox. Read More  Sox score all of 4 runs in weekend seriesSeries recap from May 8-10, 2008 Sluggers look sluggish at home against Ranger pitching I know the regular season goes until the end of September, but if the Sox offense can only put up four runs (with one coming on a wild pitch) while losing two of three games at home against the Rangers, Sox fans may have some cause for concern. Read More  Contreras recalls rooming with Ty CobbSunday, May 10, 2009 'To know Tyrus was to love him' elderly Sox pitcher says of legend who retired in 1928 When he's not giving up multiple runs in first few innings of a game like he did this weekend, Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras, who turns 100 this year, is working on an autobiography that dozens of baseball fans are looking forward to reading. Read More  Near-perfect Buehrle whups TigersGame recap from Thursday, May 7, 2009 Lefty who usually gives up 20 hits allows only one Mark Buehrle had a perfect game through six and allowed only one hit through eight innings as the Sox stopped a four-game losing streak and made Detroit look stupid in a 6-0 win. Read More  May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips; Contreras recalls days with Ty Cobb; ESPN: Cornhole launchesFriday, May 8, 2009 Also introducing The Heckler Fan Pass Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More MLB quarantines White Sox fans due to Swine Flu concerns Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Illness linked to tattoos, mullets and bad fashion As worldwide concern mounts over swine flu, Major League Baseball has initiated its own campaign to curb the spread of the virus, starting with an immediate quarantine of White Sox fans. Read More  Sox lose to a bunch of CanadiansSeries recap from April 24-26, 2009 Toronto sluggers take two of three at Cell With the beautiful weather Friday night I decided to make my every-other-year trip to see a Sox game live. I quickly realized two truths. Read More  A bunch of empty seats watch Sox beat the OriolesGame recap from Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10K show up to Camden Yards I know the weather was bad, the economy is in the crapper and the Orioles haven't been good for a long time, but I expected more from a "true" baseball city like Baltimore. The paid attendance at Orioles Park at Camden Yards for Wednesday night's 8-2 Sox victory was under 10,868, just 361 more than the all-time low for the 17-year-old park. Where's Cal Ripken when you need him? Read More On Deck Radio Report: Despite being nonsensical, Hawk Harrelson's latest catch phrase will get him in trouble and other predictions Monday, Apr. 20, 2009 This week's predictions: the Cubs will pay more attention to a non-baseball sport, the Sox announcer will go from folksy to offensive, and Lovie will get in trouble for using an old catch phrase. Read More  It doesn't look like Tampa will be 'this year's Rays'Series recap from April 16-19, 2009 Sox take 3 of 4 from last year's unexpected pennant winners After the Tampa Bay Rays shocked MLB by representing the A.L. in the World Series last October fans naturally asked "Who will be this year's Rays?" After the Sox drubbed the Rays for three wins on the turf at Tropicana Field, it doesn't appear it will be Tampa. Read More  Sox beat Rays in front of a dozen or so peopleGame recap from Thursday, April 16 Rematch of ALDS brings out rare double-digit crowd The announced attendance at Tropicana Field for Thursday’s 3-2 Sox win was 13,803, but most of them must have been in the bathroom all game because I counted about 15 fans in the seats. Maybe they just didn't want to be near Dick Vitale, the lone famous Rays fan. Read More  Sox get beat up in Detroit, team also loses gameGame recap from Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Tigers No. 42s blank Chicago's No. 42s While boarding the bus for Comerica Park, White Sox players were introduced to the Detroit tradition of getting mugged in front of your hotel. To add insult to injury, the team then went on to lose 9-0. Read More  Sox open community for active seniors on teamWednesday, April 15, 2009 Dye, Thome, Contreras enjoy freedom, security of assisted living home With Jermaine Dye, 35, Jim Thome, 38, and Jose Contreras, 87, all getting long in the tooth, White Sox management has chosen to open a community for active seniors near Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. Read More  Sox bats heat up in miserable conditionsGame recap from Monday, April 13, 2009 Dye, Konerko both reach milestones With a forecast in the mid-30s and a biting wind, I'm sure all in attendance at Comerica Park appreciated the Sox taking close to 3.5 hours to beat the Tigers 10-6. Read More ESPN pretends to care about Chicago long enough to launch new local Web site Monday, April 13, 2009 Berman butchering names of Hawks players highlights new site Long accused of an East Coast bias, ESPN unveiled a new Web site focusing on Chicago sports today. Featuring a slick design, the site debuted with little substance. Most content was just repurposed from its national brands. Read More Radio Brief: Chicago managers attempt to end media barrage by agreeing to stop using leadoff hitters entirely Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 Cubs and White Sox skippers are sick of answering questions about the leadoff spot and doing something about it. Read More  April 09 issue is out: Cubs to wear Snuggies; Santo gets mohawk; Reed is scrappyFriday, April 10, 2009 Be sure to sign up for The Heckler's Miller Park trip May 9 Great news: The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More  DeWayne Wise continues to look clueless as Sox loseGame Recap From Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Maybe Brian Anderson should play on Thursday Some centerfielders play shallow because they are confident in their ability to go back on a ball. Apparently DeWayne Wise plays shallow because he likes to watch the ball soar over his head. Read More Country Strong tops Country Dumb as Sox beat Royals in Opener Game Recap from Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Thome takes Farnsworth deep for thrilling Chicago win Utter disappointment changed to sheer joy as "Country Strong" Jim Thome took a meatball fastball from "Country Dumb" Kyle Farnsworth to give the Sox a 4-2 lead they would not relinquish. Read More  Sox won't even fill The Cell on Opening DayMonday, April 6, 2009 Snowstorms push back opener, guarantee no-shows The White Sox usually have four guaranteed sell-outs throughout the 81-game home schedule--three games against the Cubs and Opening Day. Read More  Join The Heckler and Rick Telander at Next Year Day 2009Friday, April 3, 2009 Friday, April 3 at Harry Caray's Tavern in Wrigleyville Join Rick Telander & The Heckler Friday, April 3 at Harry Caray's Tavern Wrigleyville to celebrate the joy, frustration and eternal optimism that is ... Next Year at the 101st Annual Next Year Day. Featuring entertainment by Del Crustaceans, Blues legend Lonnie Brooks, Chicago comedian Scott Derenger, an all-inclusive Opening Day rooftop party for four giveaway sponsored by Skybox on Sheffield and much more. Proceeds benefit JDRF. Tickets are only $10 and you can pre-pay now to beat any lines. Read More  Konerko replaced by Arizona cactusMonday, March 31, 2009 Plant shows more speed, personality than Sox first baseman The tenure of Paul Konerko appears to have ended after the White Sox first baseman was replaced in a spring training game by an Arizona cactus. Read More  Ozzie claims play of Contreras not affected by wheelchairMonday, March 30, 2009 Fragile pitcher Ozzie Guillen has recently taken criticism for putting faith in Jose Contreras' arm and shortly after it was announced that Contreras would play the 2009 season bound to a wheelchair, they stand by their decision. Read More  March 09 issue is out: Zambrano Twitters between pitches; Soto's brow wax; Konerko replacedWednesday, March 18, 2009 Be sure to attend Next Year Day April 3 at Harry Caray's Wrigleyville Great news: The Heckler's March issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze explains why the World Baseball Classic is so important he's ready to send other people to war over it Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze thinks the WBC is the most important event, sports-related or otherwise, in a long time. Read More  Woo-Woo in History: Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey OswaldTuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 Yes, the Cubs' unofficial mascot was there It seems like Ronnie Woo-Woo is everywhere. As we look back at history, that might just be the case. Read More  The final very important video from Joe Malonecki about Spring Training 2009Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 Send this sad sack to Mesa, would ya? In his third and final appeal for help, The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki tells of his only other attempt to get out of state. Read More  Crede decides the Metrodome will do wonders for his back, signs free agent deal with TwinsFriday, Feb. 20, 2009 Permanent oil spot to appear on Twinkie Dome turf The White Sox fan-favorite thought playing on the artificial surface is the optimal place for someone with his severe back problems. Read More  Deadline Today: Travel to Spring Training 2009 with The Heckler: March 19 to 22Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 It might not be the best time of your life, but it will come damn close Join your friends from The Heckler for Cubs Spring Training March 19 to 22 for what promises to be a great time. All-inclusive packages start at $1099 but you must book by Feb. 13 for the earlybird rate. Read More  Study reveals Obama is first Sox fan to wear suit and tie to workWednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 'I never thought I'd see the day' says one fellow Sox fan A study released yesterday revealed President Obama has made history by being the first White Sox fan to wear a suit and tie to work. Read More Radio Brief: Sox new Spring stadium expecting huge crowds, except when Sox are playing Wednesday, February 17, 2009 At least one resident of the Camelback Ranch will bring in the fans. Read More  The Feb. 09 Issue is out: New Cubs owner actually a Cards fan, Obama becomes first Sox fan to wear suit to workFriday, Feb. 13, 2009 Time is running out to book your Spring Training Trip with The Heckler Great news: The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More Scott Van Pelt suspended for saying what everyone else was thinking about Selig's $18.5 million salary Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 ESPN personality given time out despite somehow managing to avoid profanities during 6-minute rant ESPN bald talking head Scott Van Pelt's afternoon radio show isn't particularly interesting, insightful or amusing, but Monday it was all of that when Van Pelt nearly "choked on his own vomit" after learning baseball commissioner Bud Selig made an $18.5 million salary in 2007. His several-minute rant about Selig's pay earned him a suspension from the show and the devotion of many die-hard baseball fans who wondered the same thing Van Pelt said. Read More Bunch of assholes on ESPN analyze A-Rod 'roid admission to death Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 Joe Morgan, Steve Phillips, Stephen A. Smith take turns weighing in on controversy Three ESPN's heavyweights took turns condemning Alex Rodriguez Monday, each ignoring they're grade-A pricks. Read More  Another Very Important Video from The Heckler: Send Joe Malonecki to Spring TrainingSaturday, Feb. 7, 2009 The Heckler's South Side reporter still needs your help As was announced earlier this week, The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki really wants to go to Spring Training with The Heckler this year, but he needs your help. So far Ol' Joe's 20 percent of the way there. Come on Sox Fans, contribute today! Read More  A Very Important Video from The Heckler: Send Joe Malonecki to Spring TrainingThursday, Feb. 5, 2009 The Heckler's South Side reporter needs your help The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki really wants to go to Spring Training with The Heckler this year, but he needs your help. Make a contribution to The Joe Malonecki Fund. There are six ways to contribute, from the Ozzie Plan ($250) to the Brian Anderson Plan ($5). You get all sorts of cool stuff with your contribution. Read More  Williams pawns Sox World Series trophy to get center fielderTuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 GM unable to unload Konerko however In an effort to improve his roster without adding payroll, White Sox G.M. Kenny Williams has pawned his team's 2005 World Series trophy to free up more cash to sign an athletic center fielder. Read More  Cell to host Winter Classic Demolition DerbyMonday, Jan. 26, 2009 White Sox hope to provide an answer to Wrigley hockey game In an effort to outshine media hype surrounding the NHL Winter Classic on the North Side, White Sox officials proudly announced U.S. Cellular Field will host this year's Winter Classic Demolition Derby. Read More  Heckler Video Update: Chug-Chug takes on the Cubs ConventionThursday, Jan. 22, 2009 It's all good and fun until security gives you the boot The Heckler's mascot Chug-Chug the Comeback Clown was on the scene at the 2009 Cubs Convention where he got to sign the Seventh-Inning Stretch with Wayne Messmer and Wrigley Field organist Gary Pressy. He also sampled some local eats on the cheap, which set security off. Read More  Sox corner the market on fat pitchersTuesday, January 20, 2009 Colon, Jenks both ready for '09 While Cubs fans were shoveling in negative temperatures or rubbing elbows with Mike Fontenot at the Cubs Convention, the White Sox signed a combined 525 pounds of pitching, avoiding arbitration with closer Bobby Jenks while inking Bartolo Colon to a one-year, incentive-laden deal. Read More  The Jan. 09 issue is out: Blago appoints Woo-Woo & Kasper gets hammered at ConventionFriday, January 16, 2009 Also check out The Heckler's booth at the Cubs Convention Just in time for the 2009 Cubs Convention, The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets. Read More  Winter Classic '09 Video Report: Joe Malonecki hits the streetsSaturday, Jan. 3, 2009 The Heckler's South Side reporter does Q&A with hockey fans The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki hit the streets of Wrigleyville prior to New Year's Day's Winter Classic. Here's the only two minutes of footage that didn't contain too many vulgarities or non-sensical rants about Ozzie Guillen. Read More  Little chance Griffey will wear Sox cap in HallFriday, Oct. 31, 2008 Junior to test free agency after Sox decline option Ken Griffey Jr.'s illustrious yet brief career in a White Sox uniform ended Thursday afternoon as the team declined to pick up the club option on the 36-year-old, almost guaranteeing the first-ballot Hall of Famer will not have a Sox cap on his bust in Cooperstown. Read More  Philly fans get reason to be even bigger d-bags for the next 12 monthsWednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 Phillies top Rays in World Series As Brad Lidge threw strike three past Tampa's Eric Hinske to give the 2008 World Series Championship to the Philadelphia Phillies, one thing was confirmed: Philly fans now had a reason to be even bigger d-bags for the next 12 months. Read More  Heckler Retro Cover: 2003, the year of DustyWednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 'Only an unforeseen catastrophic event will prevent Cubs from beating Marlins' To commemorate the Cubs' 100th year since a World Series title, The Heckler is taking a look back at some of its more memorable editions. So far we've given readers 1908, 1916, 1945, 1969, 1984, 1989 and 1998. This month we look at a historic year in Cubs' lore: 2003 (nearly five years ago to the day). Read More  TBS to continue squeezing playoff games in between promos for 'Frank TV,' other unfunny showsThursday, Oct. 9, 2008 'The goal of TBS is inform viewers about shows riddled with sophomoric humor and rehashed story lines' Another October has rolled around and TBS is again deviating from broadcasting its original shows like "Frank TV" and other unfunny programs by broadcasting Major League Baseball playoff games and cramming in between as many promos as possible for its shows as possible. Read More  Angels blame playoff exit on fat, out-of-shape Rally MonkeyTuesday, Oct. 8, 2008 Mascot showed up drunk, 15 pounds overweight There was a sense of panic among fans of the Los Angeles Angels after their mascot, the Rally Monkey, showed up for the playoffs drunk and 15 pounds overweight. Now the obese primate is getting the blame for the Halos' early postseason exit. Read More  And this Sox season is over!Game recap from Monday, October 6, 2008 Championship drought enters its fourth year After losing 90 games last year nobody expected the Sox to be in the playoffs, and once there the South Siders did win one more game than the hated Cubs. That said, watching the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate a series victory in their first postseason appearance -- in the midst of a Cell Blackout -- had to leave a bad taste in the mouth of the Sox faithful. Read More  Sox fend off elimination once againGame recap from Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 Monday gets that much worse for Cub fans Facing their fourth elimination game in a week, the Sox returned to the soggy Cell and defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS Sunday evening. Every Sox fan plans to gloat over the victory at work on Monday, just in case Cub fans didn't feel crappy enough. Read More  O.C. gets called out in Sox Game 1 loss at TampaGame recap from Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 Shortstop challenges Rays reliever, then strikes out with the bases juiced The pivotal at bat in Thursday's Game 1 loss occurred when hot-head shortstop Orlando Cabrera stepped in with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning. Inexplicably, Cabrera decided to kick dirt toward Rays reliever Grant Balfour, seeming to taunt him. It was unsure why Cabrera was upset at Balfour, but we do know O.C. doesn't like it when the official scorer gives him an error or anyone messes with his Columbian winter league. Read More |
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