Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Bradley’s bomb powers Cubs past Padres

With his slow and ornery start to the season, Milton Bradley has already heard his share of boos at Wrigley. He turned the jeers into cheers on Tuesday night with a two-run sixth inning home run, leading to the Cubs 6-2 win.

MRI reveals Lee’s skills eroding at unprecedented rate

Sidelined the past several games with a pain in the neck, Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee had an MRI exam Monday morning. The results confirmed that Lee's baseball skills are eroding an unprecedented rate.

Thousands tearfully mourn end of Joey Gathright era

While he only had 20 ABs as a Cub, the Joey Gathright legacy will live on forever in the hearts of thousands of fans, who were saddened to learn the speedy outfielder was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles Friday night for Ryan Freel.

Lou wants to know if you can play third tonight

After Friday night's nasty shoulder injury sidelined third baseman Aramis Ramirez for at least a month, Cubs manager Lou Piniella would like to know if you're available to fill in tonight against the Brewers.

May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips;...

Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.

Manny tests positive for ‘Crazy Juice’

The red-hot Dodgers and their fans are reeling today after news broke that slugger Manny Ramirez will be handed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for what insiders are calling "Crazy Juice."

Piniella’s minor league lineup can’t solve Lincecum

When Cubs manager Lou Piniella saw that his team would be facing last year's Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum of the Giants on Tuesday afternoon, he immediately flew the white flag of surrender.