Sunday, January 19, 2025

April ’10 issue is out: Unknown relievers get nametags, Soto donates weight to Cubs...

The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs home opener.

102nd Annual Next Year Day: Party with The Heckler, Rick Telander and many more...

Join The Heckler and Rick Telander this Saturday, April 10, at Harry Caray's Tavern Wrigleyville for the 102nd Annual Next Year Day to celebrate the joy, frustration and eternal optimism that is ... Next Year! This one promises to be the best ever (yes, even better than 1946, 1970, 1985, 1990, 1999, 2004 and 2008 combined).

Zambrano’s ERA joins AARP

After his disastrous outing in Atlanta on Opening Day-—the Cubs' worst season-starting loss in 126 years, since Chester A. Arthur was U. S. President and Sitting Bull was still leading the Lakota Sioux—-Carlos Zambrano faced the press and maintained his cool.

Comcast SportsNet launches new show: Chicago Sports Team PR Hour

Comcast SportsNet will debut its newest show, Chicago Sports Team PR Hour, next week. According to program director Ed Malone, the new offering will serve as an alternate viewpoint on the state of sports in the city.

Sox offer 20% ticket discount to any fan carrying valid credit card

When the Cubs teamed up with MasterCard this winter to gouge fans on tickets, the White Sox eventually decided to follow suit.

Cubs unveil beer bong at HoHoKam

While team officials lobby the Arizona state legislature for public money to fund a new Spring Training facility for the Cubs, several off-season improvements were made to HoHoKam Park thanks to a special referendum in Maricopa County.

Failed automaker partners with failed baseball franchise

The Cubs announced a plan Wednesday to place a Toyota sign in Wrigley's left field bleachers, signifying a key partnership between a failed automaker and a failed baseball franchise.