Sunday, January 19, 2025

May ’10 issue is out: Ricketts has first true ‘Cubs fan’ experience; Cubs use...

The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets and like every issue, this one's packed with unbelievable sports news.

Castro completely screws himself with unforgettable big league debut

Cubs fans are known for getting ahead of themselves and 20-year-old rookie shortstop Starlin Castro did nothing to temper his already high expectations in his Major League debut Friday night, going 2-for-5 with a homer and six RBI. Fans are now giddy at Castro's prospects.

Cubs selling Zambrano’s contract on Groupon

When the Cubs moved Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen last month, it highlighted the team's need to offload the three remaining seasons on the five-year $90 million contract the former ace signed in 2007.

First-ever ‘Taser a Phillies Fan Night’ a raging success

Security at Citizens Bank Field took an important step in combating the d-baggy nature of Phillies fans Monday by hosting the first-ever "Taser a Phillies Fan Night," which was a massive success.

Cubs offense, pitching finally on the same page as both suck in 13-5 loss...

Crowds gathered outside Wrigley prior to Thursday's matinee against the Diamondbacks to protest Arizona's new immigration legislation, but the angry mob should have focused on the inhumanities taking place inside the stadium, as the Cubs were thumped 13-5.

Piniella names Rothschild starting catcher in order to increase mound visits

A week after moving Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen, Cubs manager Lou Piniella made another bold change, naming pitching coach Larry Rothschild the team's starting catcher.

Cubs seriously drop 2 of 3 to goddamned Nationals

Rather than watch it live, fans with real jobs may have simply assumed the Cubs would take Wednesday afternoon's rubber match against lowly Washington. That would have been a mistake as the goddamned Nationals took the series with a 3-2 win.