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 Quick turnaround no problem as Sox win second in a rowGame recap from Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Players motivated to beat Rangers' closer late Before I had time to post the recap from the Sox inspirational 10-2 win over the Rangers from Tuesday night the South Siders beat the team that drafted Sammy Sosa again on a Wednesday afternoon. Radio Brief: Thome entertains fans during batting practice with his mammoth swing and misses Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2008 The Sox DH might swing through a lot of pitches, but at least he swings really hard.  Umps screw Sox again in loss to RangersGame recap from Monday, July 21, 2008 Hawk Harrelson provides truth behind conspiracy calls After watching all the slow motion replays, split screens, and shutter-stop images from last night's game I am now convinced of the conspiracy. On Deck Radio Report: Josh Hamilton will inspire local kids to find glory by first using drugs and other predictions Monday, Jul. 21, 2008 This week's predictions: youngster's will hear Texas outfielder's inspiring story of drug abuse, a Cubs fan will see specific parts of herself on TV, and Bud Selig will make promises he might not keep.  A Royal stinker of a weekend for SoxSeries recap from Sunday, July 20, 2008 Sox lead now just a half game I went to yesterday's game to see the Sox front office unveil the Harold Baines statue and the current first-place team beat the Royals. At least I saw the statue. Radio Brief: Selig spends last hour of All-Star Game in a cold sweat Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008 The Commissioner's worst fears almost come about: another All-Star Game tie.  Sox first half nothing short of shockingFirst-half recap from Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Only Pedro Gomez predicted playoff contender Considering how bad many thought this season would be, things are looking pretty good on the South Side.  Sox lose last series before breakSeries recap from July 13, 2008 Pitching proves it doesn't deserve to be at mid-summer classic In a classic case of playing down to expectations, Sox pitchers looked like a minor league team as the squad lost two of three in Texas.  Russell gets third win this month as Sox beat hapless KC againGame recap from Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Fantasy owners drop Vazquez for hot reliever When I drafted Javy Vazquez for my fantasy league I wanted strikeouts and wins, not the 4.61 ERA and shaky starts against AL Central bottom-feeders. After watching Javy get smacked around by the Royals--only to have All-Star Carlos Quentin bail out the team--I, like thousands of other fantasy owners, have dropped Vazquez for reliever Adam Russell, who has now won three games since July 1.  Royals fans get their $3 worth as Sox win 13-inning thrillerGame recap from Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Team very, very sad Ozuna DFA'd I have never been to Kauffman Stadium--home of the Kansas City Royals--but I assume a ticket there can't possibly cost more than $3, making Tuesday night's 13-inning, 11-9 Sox victory one of the best values in professional sports. Radio Brief: Selig changes course, encourages steroid use for Home Run Derby Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2008 MLB commissioner decides he liked the contest better when the participants were juiced.  The Heckler's July '08 Issue is outTuesday, July 8, 2008 Among the headlines: Big Z goes nuts and Santo gets lost at Home Depot for 8 hours The July 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.  Sox split weekend set against Oakland Series recap from Sunday, July 6, 2008 Danks, DeWayne Wise screwed out of All-Star selections As John Danks salvaged the split in the four-game series against the Oakland A's Sunday most of the Sox family was mourning two colossal snubs from this years Mid-Simmer Classic—both Danks (2.50 ERA) and DeWayne Wise (5 RBI) were left off the American League roster.  Pierzynski provides walk-off magicGame recap from Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Could not happen to a nicer guy A.J. Pierzynski hit a home run in the first inning and another in the tenth, the second of which gave the Sox their second extra-inning win in two games and kept their seven-game winning streak alive, pleasing all those Major League Baseball players who voted A.J. "the Major Leaguer you would most like to see get beaned."  Sox beat Tribe to grind out sixth straight winGame recap from Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Team now 1-0 in games I’ve seen live Like most Sox fans, I almost never go to the games. But I did make the quick 53-mile trip to 35th and Shields last night, excited to see fireworks, grand slams, 20 runs scored, “Cubs suck” tattoos, and everything else that makes The Cell the magical place that it is. Instead I was treated to a very National League style 3-2 Sox win. Radio Brief: Pierzynski to skip game for Fantasia concert Tuesday, Jul. 01, 2008 The Sox catcher asks for a night off so he can see his favorite singer.  Swisher's hot bat almost makes up for annoying personality in win over TribeGame recap from Monday, June 30, 2008 Dork hits two home runs, including second grand slam of home stand If Swisher keeps hitting home runs like he has this current home stand, he may be worth the annoying tendencies. Maybe.  South Side Perspective: Sox beat Cubs on field, Sox fans beat up Cubs fans in upper deckSeries recap from Sunday, June 29, 2008 Revenge South Side-style may leave lasting impression So after two weeks of excruciating hype, dozens of arrests, and thousands of dollars spent on alcohol, all we know is both teams are really, really good at home. And if you wear your Cubs hat to The Cell, you better plan on getting jacked.  North Side Perspective: Listless Cubs get swept da hell outta BridgeportWeekend recap for Monday, June 30, 2008 Oh boy was that ugly When your team can't hit, can't pitch and several of its best players are banged up, your team's not going to win, particularly in an environment so hostile its fans should probably be wearing kevlar. That's what the Cubs were up against this weekend as the White Sox swept them handily, giving Sox fans something to brag about for the next year of their sad little lives.  Sox Park to serve as Chicago's third airportWednesday, June 25, 2008 Stadium's large walkways and food court rival O'Hare The City of Chicago announced plans this week to expand U.S. Cellular Field as the Second City's third airport. The stadium's large walkways, food court and extra players will provide the new airport with some amenities.  Sox go Shaq on Kobe's Dodgers: 'Tell me how my a** tastes'Game recap from Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Bats come alive in 6-1 victory Following an ugly series at Wrigley, the South Siders appear to have their swagger back as they not only defeated the Dodgers, but also free-styled a rap in the dugout following the 6-1 win. Radio Brief: Hawk hoping to call games for Cubs this weekend Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2008 The Sox announcer is looking to change sides for the weekend so he doesn't have to go silent every time the Cubs hit a homer.  South Side Perspective: Sox fans need to wait another week to tell Cubs fan co-workers to shut upSeries recap from Sunday, June 22, 2008 Bad weekend made worse with Minnesota winning Ouch! Not only do the Sox drop all three, Ozzie sounds like a jackass the entire weekend, and the Cubs continue to capture the hearts of Chicago, but Minnesota also swept the Diamondbacks to shrink the AL Central lead to 1.5 games.  Pirates Dye by the long ballGame recap from Thursday, June 19, 2008 J.D.'s six RBI lead Sox to sweep The Pirates are 31-27 when they play teams that don't hail from Chicago. Thankfully for them, they don't play the Cubs again until August.  Even Toby Hall can hit Pirates pitchingGame recap from Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Sox win second in a row against Pittsburgh If the White Sox and Cubs could play the Pirates every game during the regular season, Chicago would have a great chance at a Red Line World Series. Radio Brief: Fans agree winning Crosstown Series more important than World Series Thursday, Jun. 19, 2008 Taking the majority of games against their crosstown rivals is the most important thing their team can do this year, according to fans on both sides of town.  Sox pick on poor PiratesGame Recap from Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Pittsburgh loses 100th game in Chicago this season It may be hard to believe if you've only seen them play against Chicago teams, but the Pittsburgh Pirates are a near-.500 ballclub. The Windy City continued to exert its will over the Steel City in a 16-5 victory over the Buccos Tuesday night.  Sox pick up one win in 'welcome back' series against ColoradoSeries recap from Sunday, June 15, 2008 Scotty Pods, Uribe both make returns to South Side The South Side Hitmen scored eight runs in three games. At home. Against the Rockies.  Underachieving D-Town sweeps SoxGame recap from Thursday, June 12, 2008 Increasingly rare Buehrle gem wasted It's possible the Detroit Tigers may have finally turned the corner and become contenders. It's also possible the Sox may be a terrible road team. Whatever the case, the bottom-feeding Tigers finished their sweep of the league-leading Sox thanks to a walk-off Miguel Cabrera home run.  Verlander quiets Sox batsGame recap from Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Guillen outburst to come any minute now The silent Sox bats allowed former ace Justin Verlander to get on track and the Tigers to even their mark at Comerica Park in a 5-1 snoozer. Radio Brief: MLB makes deal with T-Mobile, all signs to be sent by text Wednesday, Jun. 11, 2008 New sponsor means teams will do away with hand signals.  Tigers beat Sox away from CellGame recap from Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Contreras has very weak outing Possibly feeling bad for the hard-luck Tigers, Sox starter Jose Contreras decided to just leave everything right over the plate in a 6-4 loss.  The June '08 issue of The Heckler is outTuesday, June 10, 2008 Among the headlines: Cubs go green, Sox Park to serve as city's 3rd airport The June 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.  Sox finish embarrassment of TwinsGame recap from Monday, June 9, 2008 Kirby Puckett rolls over in grave Paul Konerko is raking, Joe Crede is on fire and now even Nick Swisher has begun to hit as the Sox completed a 7-0 home stand and increased their lead over the Twins to a MLB-leading bazillion games.  DJ warns 'steamroller could be a-comin'Weekend recap from Sunday, June 8, 2008 Sox pick up three wins against second place Twins The Sox bats have warmed up with the weather. The South Siders scored 33 runs since Friday, and Monday's make-up game is the only obstacle between the Sox and a four-game sweep of Minnesota.  Sox need four hours to beat RoyalsGame recap from Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Konerko's 15th inning homer raises average to .202 Paul Konerko hit his fourth home run in six at bats against reliever Jimmy Gobble to beat the Royals in the 15th and save Greg Walker's job for one more day.  Ozzie's 'shake-up' powers Sox winGame recap from Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Guillen promises changes, does close to nothing No roster changes were made on Williams' part, and the only lineup change was Guillen flipping Konerko and Dye. Yet magically, the offense exploded with a nine-run outburst in a welcoming home win. Radio Brief: Selig hopes replay replaces steroids in legacy Tuesday, Jun. 03, 2008 Selig wants to be known as "Replay-Era" Commissioner.  Rays prove not all first place teams are equal by taking 3 from SoxSeries recap from Sunday, June 1, 2008 Young, hungry Tampa team wins 4-game series Both the White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in their respective divisions, but they sure didn't look equal as the upstart Rays took three in a row against the tired, old Sox. On Deck Radio Report: Another day with no runs will drive Guillen crazy, even though Sox didn't play and other predictions Monday, Jun. 02, 2008 This week's predictions: the Sox manager will curse out his teams again, the Cubs will continue to beat up on crappy teams, and Big Brown will unfortunately prove to be much like a lot of other athletes.  Sox win first in swampGame recap from Thursday, May 29, 2008 You should watch the rest of the series Tropicana Field hosted a match-up of first place teams for the first time in its illustrious history Thursday, with the strong starting pitching for the White sox aiding the 5-1 victory.  Ozzie rests everyone in loss to IndiansGame recap from Tuesday, May 27, 2008 Apparently the manager doesn’t value Heckler writer's time Ozzie Guillen decided to give Jim Thome, Joe Crede and A.J. Pierzynski the night off in Tuesday’s 8-2 loss at Cleveland. The Heckler still made me watch the game.  Vazquez, Sox beat Byrd, Indians againGame recap from Monday, May 26, 2008 Rematch from Wednesday night proves not much has changed Paul Byrd took on Javy Vazquez last night, the same match-up as last Wednesday.  Quentin's heroics avoid sweepSeries recap from Sunday, May 25, 2008 D-Backs refugee comes up big in series finale Just when it looked like the Sox may drop all three to the Angels, Carlos Quentin -- who isn't even listed on the All-Star ballot -- homered twice to salvage one game.  Sox ready for their close-up after winning eighth straightGame recap from Thursday, May 22, 2008 First-place team to play two nationally televised games this weekend The sweep of the Indians on Carlton Fisk Night allowed the Sox to keep their season-high eight game win streak alive into a weekend that welcomes both the Angels and national television exposure.  Break up the Sox after winning their seventh straightGame recap from Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Few paying attention, but South Siders are in control They haven't been mentioned on Sportscenter yet, but the White Sox have won seven in row.  Sox victory completely overshadowed by inconsistent strike zoneGame recap from Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Broadcast devotes 95 percent of air time to replays of borderline calls The Sox have won six in a row, including an impressive performance in a 4-1 win over the second-place Indians yesterday. There was also borderline strike calls in the fourth inning, causing Joe Crede to get ejected and Hawk Harrelson to spend the next two hours showing replays while waxing poetic about the poor calls.  Nobody seems to care Sox have won five straightSeries recap from Sunday, May 18, 2008 First-place team, successful West Coast trip both ignored You can blame it on the late starts on the West Coast, the boring interleague match up against the Giants, the Cubs winning or on the Northside-biased media, but the Sox have almost silently won five in a row, including a weekend sweep in San Francisco.  Sox put Wal-Mart in stadium parking lotMonday, May 19, 2008 Reinsdorf defends sponsorship-happy team's latest marketing tie-in The sponsorship-happy White Sox are at it again, unveiling a slew of new marketing tie-ins, most notably the addition of a Wal-Mart to their stadium's parking lot, which fans will discover upon returning to the stadium Tuesday after a West Coast road trip. On Deck Radio Report: Sox camera crew will stay home to watch Cubs and other predictions Monday, May 19, 2008 This week's predictions: a White Sox game will go untelevised, the Cubs will try to cool off Lance Berkman, and Urlacher will get a new endorsement deal.  Lineup shuffle powers Sox to victoryGame recap from Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Parade breaks out following home run with somebody on base Carlos Quentin batted third for the first time this season and the Sox hit a home run with someone on base for the first time since 2005 in a 6-1 win at Disneyland.  Sox offense puts viewers to sleep in 2-0 lossGame recap from Tuesday, May 13, 2008 South Siders muster only three hits in painfully boring game If the Sox are only going to get three hits in a game the least they can do is start before 9.  Bad Vlad, bad Buehrle both contribute to Sox lossGame recap from Monday, May 12, 2008 Former ace winless in last six starts Mark Buehrle is to starting pitching as the Rocky saga is to cinema. He used to be good, and every now and then you can remember why you liked him, but recently he's just been unwatchable.  Floyd nowhere near no-no as Sox drop one in SeattleSeries recap from Sunday, May 11, 2008 West Coast trips begins with series win against M’s Gavin Floyd -- who has flirted with a no-hit bid twice this season -- looked like Gavin Floyd is supposed to look Sunday, picking up the loss in Seattle. Despite Gavin's return to earth, the Sox were able to take advantage of the worst team in baseball and pick up a series win at the beginning of the dreaded West Coast road trip. On Deck Radio Report: Foreign substance on Jenks' cap will be mayonnaise and other predictions Monday, May 12, 2008 This week's predictions: the Sox closer will be ejected for improperly using a condiment, the Blackhawks will find another way to copy the Cubs, and Ozzie will find even more outlandish ways to seek attention for himself.  Sox pick up rubber game, within one game of firstGame recap from Thursday, May 8, 2008 'Toughest division in baseball' sports one team over .500 Baseball experts in the media led fans to believe the American League Central -- with the revamped Detroit Tigers, dangerous Indians and pesky Twins -- would be the most competitive division in baseball this season. At the conclusion of Thursday afternoon's 6-2 Sox victory over Minnesota, the mighty AL Central had only one team over .500 and the offensively challenged Sox a mere game out of first.  Everything back to normal in Sox blowout lossGame recap from Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Gomez hits for cycle, Buehrle works quickly and looks bad After a rain delay of nearly two hours, Sox fans at The Cell were certainly appreciative of the match-up of Livan Hernandez and Mark Buehrle, two of the fastest-working pitchers in MLB. Sox fire Guillen's sensitivity trainer Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Two years later, the sessions declared a failure Following a particular bad week which saw Sox manager Ozzie Guillen swear to the media on Sunday and display a sex toy to reporters on Monday, Jerry Rivers -- who lead Guillen through a sensitivity training session in 2006 -- has been fired. Sox, Floyd put 'Blow-up Dollgate' behind them, beat Minnesota Game recap from Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Home cooking, different sex toys fuel 7-1 victory After spending most of the day Tuesday dodging questions about poor hitting and offensive material in the clubhouse, the Sox returned to The Cell Tuesday night and rode Gavin Floyd's near no-hitter to a 7-1 win against Minnesota. Ozzie rants, raves and loses a lot in Toronto Series recap from Monday, May 5, 2008 Fiery tirade provides circus atmosphere to match clowns on field Manager Ozzie Guillen went off in a Rogers Centre dugout before Sunday's game. He swore a lot, called out Sox fans for not remembering the championship he brought them in '05, and -- living up to the worst stereotype of Sox fans- mentioned the Cubs for some reason. Meanwhile that piece of [expletive deleted] manager dropped six [expletive deleted] games in a row with a [expletive deleted] team that plays like they've given up on their [expletive deleted] clown of a skipper. Sox prove Ozzie Ball is just a saying in 4-3 loss to Twins Game recap from Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Poor fundamentals, no big hits in second straight loss When the White Sox are winning, "Ozzie Ball" translates to attention to fundamentals and clutch hitting. When the Sox are losing- like they were in Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Minnesota- the same phrase can mean watching the slowest team in baseball play like little leaguers. Sox win, lose and draw in series against Orioles Series recap from Monday, April 28, 2008 72 hours later, the 4-game set with Baltimore still isn't over Friday's game was rained out, Saturday saw the Sox split a day/night double header, Sunday was a blowout victory for the South Siders, and Monday welcomed more rain delays and ultimately a suspended game after 11 innings. Like the Terminator, cockroaches, fake plants and Swish's "fire" and "passion," you just can't kill the series between the Sox and Baltimore. On Deck Radio Report: Bonds, Sosa to start 'anything goes' baseball league and other predictions Monday, Apr. 28, 2008 This week's predictions: two former sluggers start a league where they can do whatever they want, Soriano's return from the DL is brief, and a Maddux physical leads to an interesting conclusion. Sox finally beat the Yanks Game recap from Thursday, April 24, 2008 Crede's heroics follow two rain delays in 7-6 win Sox fans still awake at 11:45 Thursday night were able to see Joe Crede once again deliver in the clutch and the Sox avoid the sweep in a 7-6 victory over New York. NYC gets revenge in Yankees win over Sox Game recap from Tuesday, April 22, 2008 No A-Rod, no problem for Bronx Bombers By the time the first pitch was thrown in Tuesday's match-up between the Sox and Yankees the Mets had already lost two games to the Cubs at Wrigley. Playing for the pride of the Big Apple, the Bronx Bombers treated the '08 Sox bullpen like the '07 Sox bullpen, scored seven runs late and won 9-5. Sox take two in Tampa's underground bunker Series recap for Monday, April 21, 2008 Buehrle only negative in series against Rays If I ever felt the need to go on the lamb, I think I would become a Tampa Bay Rays season-ticket holder. I have no proof of this, but while watching the Sox win two of three this weekend I could swear I saw Osama bin Laden, Stacey Peterson, and Jimmy Hoffa in the stands. Big Hurt released, begins motivational speaker circuit Monday, April 21, 2008 'Seven Habits of Successful Teamwork,' coming to Marriott O'Hare next month Frank Thomas -- upset over a decrease in playing time as the Blue Jays' DH -- was released from the squad Sunday. Always the survivor, the former Sox slugger plans on taking the lessons he learned during his 19-year career and transforming them into a successful stint as a motivational speaker. Jenks blows save, Logan blows worse in Sox loss Game recap from Thursday, April 17, 2008 Orioles score four runs after the seventh inning Maybe Bobby Jenks will dye his goatee back after blowing his first save of the season. Or maybe he'll just decide to throw a pitch other than a breaking ball.  Wrigley rooftop owner sells naming rightsFriday, April 18, 2008 10-year-deal brings fans 'ChicagoWhiteSox.com Rooftop' Cubs fans should get used to seeing a new corporate logo over the left field wall. Rooftop building owner Tom Sajackson sold the naming rights to his building. First 15 minutes all you had to see in Sox 3-1 win Game recap from Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Thome provides necessary offense with first inning blast At the risk of Chicago's Unbelievable Sports Coverage skimping my salary, (i.e. only 27 Old Styles in my monthly 30-pack), I feel I need to admit that I went to the Cubs game last night and only caught the first 15 minutes of the Sox radio broadcast. I only heard Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera get leadoff walks and Jim Thome drive them home with a three-run blast. Judging by the 11 PM Baseball Tonight highlights, I didn't miss anything. Danks' b-day bash a rousing success as Sox top A's Game recap from Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Defense provides the gifts in win on 23rd birthday Starter John Danks held his 23rd birthday party at The Cell Tuesday afternoon, pitching seven scoreless innings and picking up the win in the Sox 4-1 victory over the A's. Mother Nature gave him a howling wind blowing in, Joe Crede brought him spectacular defense, and manager Ozzie Guillen gave him a "Dora the [expletive deleted] Explorer" backpack. Sox lose to A's on first half-price Monday of '08 Game recap from Monday, April 14, 2008 Over 20,000 fans pay $12.50 to see 2-1 defeat True White Sox fans hold half-price Mondays as dear to their hearts as a Vanilla Stoli and Coke at the Cork & Kerry, making Monday night's 2-1 defeat to the A's that much harder to swallow. Tigers offense looks so bad in series loss to Sox, Detroit won't be drug-tested this year Weekend recap for Monday, April 14, 2008 South Siders outscore Tigers 20-5 over weekend The Tigers continued their God-awful play this weekend, dropping two of three games to the White Sox. Detroit’s offense appeared so anemic during the weekend series, Major League Baseball decided to grant the team amnesty from random drug-testing for the rest of the season. "There is no way these guys are juicing," said a MLB spokesperson. "But maybe they should start." On Deck Radio Report: Sox will unveil new armed robbery marketing effort and other predictions Monday, Apr. 14, 2008 This week's predictions: the South Siders will reveal a new aspect to their 7-Eleven partnership, the Bulls will have trouble getting rid of their interim coach, and a local man will use professional athlete inspired contract negotiation techniques. Sox finally fulfill preseason expectations, get clobbered by the piranhas Game recap from Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Minnesota bats around in the third and sixth innings Many members of the press predicted the White Sox to battle the Kansas City Royals for last place in the AL Central this season. The team finally began fulfilling those expectations as they got their ass handed to them by the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night.  Steve Stone parks in Hawk Harrelson's spotTuesday, April 8, 2008 Season gets off to rough start for ego-driven broadcasters The arrival of Steve Stone as White Sox radio commentator might have some fans excited, but it has already thrown a fellow broadcaster into a rage. Stone got to the Sox home opener Monday to find he has not yet been given his own parking spot at U.S. Cellular Field, causing him to park in a space reserved for Sox TV play-by-play man Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. Bridgeport burns to the ground following exciting Sox win Game recap from Monday, April 7, 2008 Crede grand slam, Ozzie ejection powers South Siders in home opener The South Side of Chicago remains under a curfew following various riots stemming from the White Sox exciting 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the home opener. Manager Ozzie Guillen was ejected in the third inning and Joe Crede hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh, both fanning the flames that continue to burn over 12 hours later. Mass conspiracy against Sox continues as they lose second in a row Game recap from Wednesday, April 2, 2008 The Sox television broadcast spent most of the bottom of the seventh inning replaying a bang-bang play where Joe Crede was obviously safe at first base but didn't get the call. In the top of the eighth Jim Thome took a 2-1 pitch which missed the outside corner but was signaled a strike anyway. With the world against the Sox, it's no wonder they lost to Cleveland 7-2. Sox announcers in midseason form with ump complaints Game recap from Monday, March 31, 2008 South Siders lose opener in Cleveland Mark Buehrle sucked and the offense let Cleveland off the hook, but if you ask Hawk and DJ, the Sox 10-8 Opening Day loss to Cleveland is all the umpires' fault. The April '08 issue of The Heckler is out Sunday, March 30, 2008 Guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back Among the headlines: Zell denies rumors he's kind of troll people; Cubs to play Friday games in Bud bottle uniforms; Ernie Banks statue depicts Mr. Cub in Under Armour shirt, shopping at Best Buy; and much, much more ... Radio Brief: Ken Williams admits Swisher can't perform magic Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008 The White Sox GM says he realizes he must temper his expectations somewhat regarding how much Nick Swisher will make his teammates better. Sox new radio teammates to clash religiously as both believe they are God Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Stone, Farmer think they are the one true supreme being Steve Stone used a regular appearance on Mike North's radio program Tuesday to deliver the news that he will replace Chris Singleton on radio broadcasts of all Sox games for the 2008 season. On Deck Radio Report: Sox to deflect attention from crazy manager by signing Bonds and other predictions Monday, March 03, 2008 This week's predictions: the White Sox hope slugger's controversy outshines Ozzie's, Blackhawks rookies are targeted by the Mighty Ducks "Two-Bit" coach (it's a "The Outsiders" reference), and Briggs new contract doesn't mean he won't hold out again next year. MLB announces Ponce de Leon memorial tour Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced today the league is hosting a month-long celebration in April of the life of Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon, who traveled to Florida in 1513 searching for the fountain of youth. MLB.com shop retracts Rangers merchandise Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 Royals, Devil Rays, Nationals also taken off the shelves In an effort to avoid clutter and unnecessary material on its site, MLB.com's clothing shop has completely removed all merchandise for the Rangers, Royals, Devil Rays and Nationals. Clemens testifies against wife, has zero chance of getting any Valentine's Day action Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 Friend of Debbie Clemens confident Rocket will spend holiday on the couch Under oath and risking his entire reputation, Roger Clemens told Congress he has never used steroids or human growth hormone, although his wife has. The admission, used to poke holes in an incriminating testimony from Andy Pettitte, guaranteed Clemens will not have any Valentine's Day sex this year. On Deck Radio Report: Selig thinks of new ways to mess up baseball and other predictions Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 This week's predictions: baseball's commissioner has plenty more bad ideas left in the tank, spontaneous pants fire prove Clemens is lying, and Mariotti doesn't need to go to Spring Training to complain about it. Radio Brief: Reinsdorf to sell Sox for money, or best trade offer Thursday, Feb. 07, 2008 South Side sale not expected to draw nearly as much interest as Cubs. Thin air may help new Rockies OF Podsednik hit five homers Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 Light-hitting outfielder expects power numbers to soar in Denver Former Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies Tuesday. Podsednik--who has a total of 27 home runs and 186 RBI in over 650 career games--expects to see his power numbers explode playing in the thin air of Denver. On Deck Radio Report: Selig erases steroid references on his Wikipedia page and other predictions Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 This week's predictions: Bud Selig tries to change history by changing Wikipedia, the Blackhawks take their coach a little too seriously, and the Bulls play and...well, you can guess the outcome.  Williams doesn't need bullet proof vest at SoxFest after allMonday, Jan. 28, 2008 Lack of violence shows how fans have mellowed out After failing to land a player bigger than Nick Swisher or Octavio Dotel so far this offseason, Sox general manager Kenny Williams was expecting to receive his share of criticism, complaints, and pent-up aggression from South Side fans at this year's SoxFest at the Palmer House Hilton. Fortunately for all involved, Pale Hose fans have mellowed out since winning the World Series in '05, and no injuries were reported from the convention. Radio Brief: South Side fan kicked out of SoxFest for wearing sleeves Monday, Jan 28, 2008 A Sox fan learned the hard way the weekend that his favorite team's annual convention is no place to try being classy.  South Side fan kicked out of SoxFest for wearing sleevesMonday, Jan. 28, 2008 Die-hard doesn't ask for admission back: 'Kenny needs it more than I do' An overdressed White Sox fan was kicked out of this weekend's 2008 SoxFest for wearing sleeves, a major faux pas in Sox Nation. Joe Malonecki refused to honor the event's dress code and insisted on wearing a shirt with sleeves, rather than the preferred wife beater-style. Malonecki blamed a simple misinterpretation for the mistake.  Ozzie to back Canseco's movieThursday, Jan 24, 2008 "Anything to ruin that [expletive deleted] rat Magglio," says Sox skipper After reading a New York Times report that Jose Canseco offered to leave Magglio Ordonez's name out of his next tell-all book if Ordonez would financially support a movie endeavor of Canseco's, Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has decided to bankroll the film completely.  Selig reveals photos of cave he was living in during steroid eraThursday, Jan. 24, 2008 Commissioner chose 15 years of solitude over information sharing MLB commissioner Bud Selig confirmed Tuesday what had been widely speculated for months: For the 15 years during the "Steroid Era," Selig was living in a cave.  Sox sign Dotel, add another AARP cardholder to bullpenTuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 South Siders ink middle reliever to two-year, $11 million contract The White Sox continued their off-season acquisitions of old, questionable middle relief on Tuesday, stealing 35-year-old Octavio Dotel--who had his last good season for the Astros in 2003--for two years and $11 million. On Deck Radio Report: Ken Williams realizes he forgot to get pitching and other predictions Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 This week's predictions: Sox GM Ken Williams remembers his team needs pitching, Joakim Noah acts his emotional age at McDonalds and a Cubs fan's show of appreciation at the Cubs Convention is ignored, not to mention stupid. Radio Brief: Joe Morgan to guard Hall of Fame entrance, not let anyone else get inducted Wednesday, Jan. 09, 2008 Joe Morgan is taking protecting the exclusivity of the Hall of Fame to the extreme, and bringing his family along for the trip.  Clemens tarnishes image as a huge jerk in remorseful TV interviewMonday, Jan. 7, 2008 Rocket asks for forgiveness from fans in one-on-one with Barbara Walters Just a day after appearing on "60 Minutes," Roger Clemens sat down with Barbara Walters on "The View" for a live interview. The 300-game winner admitted he had made some mistakes and asked for understanding and forgiveness from his millions of fans. The sincerity of Clemens' words threw many for a loop, forever tarnishing his image as an arrogant jerk.  Sox ignore actual needs, pick up another 'Grinder'Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 South Siders part with 3 top prospects for gritty Swisher The White Sox bet the farm today on the fact one of the American League's biggest grinders, Oakland right fielder Nick Swisher, can turn round a ball club which won only 72 games last season. |
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