Saturday, January 18, 2025

Dec. 09 issue is out: NFL Today adds 10th host; Bears demoted to CFL;...

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."

Marquis signs with Nationals; career officially ends

Former Cubs starting pitcher and Lou Piniella whipping boy Jason Marquis today official signaled the end of his career by signing a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Psychiatrist worried Seattle weather may impact Bradley’s Seasonal Affective Disorder

Cubs fans, players, GM Jim Hendry, and even Milton Bradley himself rejoiced Friday when the ill-tempered outfielder was traded to Seattle. The only person not celebrating was Bradley's longtime psychiatrist who feared the worst.

Cubs biggest news so far this winter involves a skating rink

As the Cubs' slow off-season plods along, the biggest sports news on Chicago's North Side this winter has been the installation of a temporary skating rink in Wrigley Field's parking lot.

While the rich get richer, Cubs eye fat reliever with 5.80 ERA

A slow MLB off-season heated up Monday, when the rich got richer, as the Phillies and Red Sox added stud pitchers to their staffs. The Cubs did nothing.

Cubs trade really angry outfielder for really crappy pitcher

The Seattle Times is reporting today the Cubs have reached a deal with the Mariners that sends troubled outfielder Milton Bradley to Seattle in exchange for pitcher Carlos Silva. While Cubs fans will be quick to rejoice the departure of Bradley, Silva brings a new set of problems to Chicago: He's really bad at playing baseball.

Orange Len Kasper caught leaving tanning salon

Always looking to hone his craft, Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper spent the majority of October pouring over last season's game tape, targeting areas of improvement for 2010.