Saturday, February 1, 2025

Mental health advocates applaud Cubs’ signing Milton Bradley

The National Mental Health Society today commended the three-year, $30 million contract the Cubs offered certifiably insane Milton Bradley, calling it a "great day for whack jobs everywhere."

Classic Letdown: After resolution to fly ‘W’ flag at Wrigley fails, Hawks fans unsure...

Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 4 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field Jan. 1, 2009

Retro Cover from 1969: Cubs not phased by Mets, black cat

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 you 1908, 1916 and 1945.

Santo banned from pronouncing name of new Japanese player

Perhaps no one was more excited about the Cubs' offseason acquisition of Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome than radio broadcaster Ron Santo. However, observers have noticed major problems with the phonetically challenged Cubs radio man's attempts to pronounce the name so far this season.

Blackhawks embarrassed in Colorado

"I want those two and a half hours of my life back," said one Blackhawks fan who went to the Bud Light Road Watch in Frankfort. "Dale Talon better figure out how to make that happen."

Bulls beat writers officially go on strike after pathetic loss to Timberwolves

An 83-67 loss to the Timberwolves proved to be all the Bulls beat writers' union could take, effectively walking off the job Wednesday night in Minnesota after months of threats due to the team's miserable play.