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 Missed The Heckler Half Hour Comedy Spectacular a couple weeks ago? Check it out hereFriday, July 30, 2010 Guaranteed to be the best half hour of the next 60 minutes of your life In case you missed The Heckler's cable access show a couple weeks back because you had something better to do at 10 on a Sunday night, here it is for you to watch at your leisure. Read More  Andruw Jones wakes up with severed horse head in bed after nearly hitting Daley with batThursday, July 28, 2010 Ozzie plans to retaliate Mayor Daley received a major scare after Andruw Jones lost control of his bat during the fourth inning of Wednesday night's White Sox-Mariners game, nearly hitting Daley who was sitting in the second row. The mayor smiled after the incident, but Thursday morning Jones woke up to find a severed horse head in bed next to him. Read More Radio Brief: Sox admit they turned around season just to piss off Cubs fans Thursday, Jul. 22, 2010 Paul Konerko says the team's incredible turnaround was inspired by their enjoyment of messing with Cubs fans. Read More  Sox fan gets U.S. Cellular Field scoreboard-influenced spinner rims on CamaroMonday, July 19, 2010 Sox fan Delvin Tucker got the birthday gift of a lifetime when his wife Destiny surprised him with new spinners for his Camaro. The spinners, which resemble the multi-colored pinwheels on the U.S. Cellular Field scoreboard, were paid for by a combination of food stamps, a broken down Go-Kart, and a rusting yield sign. Read More  July '10 issue is out: Big Z returns, Cubs get Hall of Fame, Hawks make another big tradeMonday, July 12, 2010 Another month of unbelievable sports news With so much going on in Chicago's topsy-turvy sports world, The Heckler's July issue is here to help you make sense of it all. Read More  Angels' Rally Monkey drugged even more than usual to prepare for All-Star festivitiesMonday, July 12, 2010 Tuesday's 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim will feature Angels mascot "The Rally Monkey" frequently during the festivities throughout the weekend. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs fan considers unprecedented switch to the Sox after Zambrano blowup Monday, Jun. 28, 2010 Zambrano's latest antics cause one North Side fan to contemplate what used to be unthinkable. Read More White Sox award BP Cup to Carlos Zambrano Tuesday, June 29, 2010 In a surprise move, the White Sox, winners of the first-ever BP Crosstown Cup, have voted to award the trophy to suspended Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Read More Winner of Crosstown Cup to be awarded 5th place in AL West Thursday, June 24, 2010 Adding yet another chapter to their exciting crosstown series legacy, the winner of the Crosstown Cup between the Cubs and White Sox will be awarded fifth place in the American League West. Read More  Blackhawks take break from touring libraries and soup kitchens to bring Stanley Cup to WrigleyMonday, June 14, 2010 Partying fans finally get chance to see players and their Cup The Blackhawks postponed their Stanley Cup weekend tour of community organizations to stop at Wrigley Field for Sunday night's Cubs-Sox game. Fans were thrilled to finally have a chance to finally party with the players and their trophy. Read More  Cubs get Toyota sign up just in time for White Sox seriesThursday, June 10, 2010 'That was a close one!' says Kenney The Cubs will have a new addition Friday when they take on the White Sox, but it won't be a much-needed clutch hitter or bullpen ace. Instead, thanks to a feverish installation Thursday, the back wall of Wrigley Field's left field bleachers now features the infamous Toyota sign that's been debated for months. Read More  June '10 Issue is out: Hawks are champs; Crosstown winner to be awarded 5th in AL WestFriday, June 11, 2010 All the unbelievable Chicago sports news you can handle With so much going on in Chicago's topsy-turvy sports world, The Heckler's June issue is here to help you make sense of it all. Read More  Thousands gather in Wrigleyville to celebrate Cubs' 9-4 win over Milwaukee Wednesday nightThursday, June 10, 2010 Fans chant 'Philly sucks!' while proclaiming Chicago champs The intersection of Clark and Addison was filled with fans celebrating the Cubs huge 9-4 win in Milwaukee Wednesday night, which moved the North Siders to just five games under .500 and 6.5 games behind the first-place Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central. Read More Cubs ask if they can borrow Stanley Cup to use for Crosstown Cup as well Thursday, June 10, 2010 Kenney: 'It would be nice to win the Stanley Cup' Following the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship win Wednesday night, the Cubs have asked the Hawks if they can borrow the Stanley Cup for use in lieu of the maligned and pointless BP Crosstown Cup when they battle the White Sox at Wrigley this weekend. Read More  Stonemasons decide Cubs won't win Series until 2087Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Custodian finds secret society's shocking notes The predetermined season outcomes of the next 90 years of pro baseball were made public after a custodian found notes from an Ancient Society of the Stonemasons meeting in the basement of Goldman Sachs' corporate headquarters. Read More Ruined perfect game marks worst thing to happen to Detroit in minutes Thursday, June 3, 2010 Blown call was 'tragedy the likes of which our city had only seen several hundred times Wednesday' Fans from across the country are calling for umpire Jim Joyce to be fired after his blown call ruined Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's perfect game with two outs in the ninth Wednesday night, marking the worst thing to happen to Detroit in minutes. Read More Doug Glanville to appear on The Interview Show Friday night at the Hideout Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Former Cub headlines super-cool live show at 6:30 Host of the super-cool "The Interview Show" and friend of The Heckler Mark Bazer will be joined by former Cub and author Doug Glanville and several other guests this Friday night at the Hideout. Read More  Video Report: First-ever UFC promotion at U.S. Cellular Field deemed successfulMonday, May 24, 2010 Fans beat each other up while fans cheer and security stays away Late last week, the White Sox held their first-ever joint promotion with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and allowed fans to duke it out in the stands while an angry mob of fans cheered, threw beers and even joined in. Read More  Sox wore new Sunday Zubaz uniforms yesterdayMonday, May 24, 2010 Konerko: 'It's like playing in very unsexy pajamas' The White Sox jazzed up their Sunday home uniforms yesterday. Instead of alternate colors or throwback jerseys, players wore full Zubaz gear in their 13-0 loss to Florida. The new uniforms feature elastic bands, unsupportive crotches and outrageous stripes no woman has ever found attractive. Read More  Hawk Harrelson finally runs out of excuses for awful SoxFriday, May 21, 2010 Blames sun, United Nations before finally just shutting up Longtime White Sox play-by-play man Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, known as one of the biggest homers in all of sports, finally ran out of excuses for the terrible play of his team. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs, Sox pin playoff hopes on petition to combine their win totals Wednesday, May 19, 2010 The two Chicago baseball teams realize their only shot at making it to the postseason this year is if they're allowed to pool their wins together. Read More  May '10 issue is out: Ricketts has first true 'Cubs fan' experience; Cubs use Groupon to unload Zambrano contract; and moreMonday, May 10, 2010 Crosstown Cup finally gives Cubs an opportunity to win a trophy; Kasper loses his cool on-air The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets and like every issue, this one's packed with unbelievable sports news. Read More Check out The Heckler on Chicago Public Radio's vocalo.org Wednesday at noon Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Even people who aren't 'experts' can participate Live chat about Chicago sports to be archived forever and forever after it ends at 1. Read More Radio Brief: Now on ESPN, Schilling still doesn't realize everyone thinks he's a jag-off Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010 The newest baseball analyst on ESPN is under the false impression that people actually will value his opinions. Read More Radio Brief: Chicagoland women wishing they had taken advantage of their husband's attention before losing it to baseball Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010 Husbands once again checking out emotionally for the next six months. Read More  April '10 issue is out: Unknown relievers get nametags, Soto donates weight to Cubs Care and much moreMonday, April 12, 2010 Check out pics from Next Year Day The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs home opener. Read More  102nd Annual Next Year Day: Party with The Heckler, Rick Telander and many more at Harry Caray's Sat, April 10Wednesday, April 7, 2010 This one promises to be the best one yet 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). Read More Sox offer 20% ticket discount to any fan carrying valid credit card Sunday, March 28, 2010 The only catch: It must have their name on it When the Cubs teamed up with MasterCard this winter to gouge fans on tickets, the White Sox eventually decided to follow suit. Read More  Comcast SportsNet launches new show: Chicago Sports Team PR HourThursday, April 1, 2010 Network will will finally give local clubs a voice on the network they partially own 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. Read More  Overexcited Harrelson predicts Sox will win 267 games, World SeriesTuesday, March 30, 2010 'We can't let a little thing like the number of games get in our way. Mercy!' Like all fans, White Sox Nation's optimism runs high at the start of every baseball season, and there's no bigger Sox backer than announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. The only difference between Hawk and other Sox fans is that his optimism borders on delusion. Read More Piniella goes AWOL in the Southwest Saturday, March 13, 2010 Cubs manager not in Vegas or Arizona Cubs officials and law enforcement authorities are both concerned as Lou Piniella has gone AWOL somewhere between Arizona and Las Vegas, where the team is currently playing a pair of split squad games. Read More  March 10 issue is out: Cubs beer bong; Bloggers brawl; and much moreThursday, March 11, 2010 Among the headlines: Sox consider English broadcasts; Comcast launches new show The Heckler's March issue has hit the streets just in time for Spring Training's sweet spot. Read More Selig forces all teams to hire a Steroid Era hitting coach Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Sosa, Bonds and Palmeiro follow McGwire's lead As the black cloud of the Steroid Era fades, Commissioner Bud Selig has sought to correct his indiscretions and blatant incompetence by forcing the fallen heroes from that era to earn redemption by taking hitting coach jobs. Read More  2010's first Cubby Occurence: Marlon Byrd eaten by huge Gila monster in MesaMonday, March 1, 2010 Huge lizard passes over Woo-Woo and Soto "Cubby Occurrences" come with the territory for members of the Cubs. Still, nobody could have predicted the first one of 2010 when Marlon Byrd being eaten by a large Gila monster. Read More  Ozzie aims to connect with fans in 140 characters or less of broken EnglishThursday, Feb. 25, 2010 Piniella maintains his distance Any time White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen does anything it seems to be newsworthy in Chicago and throughout the sports world. So it should surprise no one that when he created a Twitter account earlier this week media from around the country made a huge deal about it. Read More  Tiger Woods announces switch to baseballFriday, Feb. 19, 2010 Marital infidelity, sex addiction goes unmentioned at morning announcement Tiger Woods shocked the sports world today by announcing that he has retired from the PGA and will attempt a new career in professional baseball. Read More  Feb. 10 Issue is out: First '10 Cubby Occurrence as Marlon Byrd eaten by huge Mesa Gila monsterFriday, Feb. 12, 2010 Among the headlines: Ricketts to compete for Gold in men's Winter Olympic figure skating; Steroid use up 50% among idiot Cardinals fans; and much, much more The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets to help ease your winter blues. We think it's our best ever, but we also thought signing Milton Bradley was a good move by Jim Hendry. Sometimes we're wrong. Read More  Six-year-old TV network to host its 22nd annual sports awards ThursdayWednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 Comcast continues history of not making sense Comcast SportsNet was founded in 2004, yet is hosting its 22nd Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner Thursday night at the Hilton Chicago. Some think it makes no sense that a six-year-old TV network could be hosting its 22nd annual award show, but Comcast SportsNet Chicago President Jim Corno doesn't care. Read More Best SoxFest panel: 'Winning with 4 Mediocre OFs' Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 Williams joined by other experts in the field White Sox GM Kenny Williams lead the most popular SoxFest panel discussion this weekend, called "Winning with 4 Mediocre Outfielders." Read More  Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much more Great news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing. Read More McGwire wishes he never played in Steroid Era, totally would have dominated Deadball Era Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 'I'd have led the league in homers for like 20 straight years' Maligned slugger Mark McGwire finally admitted to long-standing abuse of performance enhancing drugs Monday, saying he wish he never played during the Steroid Era. Read More Selig announces 'Cash for Cheaters' rebate plan Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 Anyone who attended a game during '98 HR race gets full refund In the wake of Mark McGwire's revelation he used steroids for more than a decade, baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced a refund program for fans swept up in the late-'90s home run craze in which McGwire was a central figure. Read More  McGwire admits to decade of steroid use; proves winners never cheatMonday, Jan. 11, 2010 'Telling my drop-dead gorgeous wife and kids in our mansion was the toughest' says disgraced slugger Mark McGwire officially ended the long-standing speculation about his use of performance enhancing drugs today when he confirmed he did in fact use steroids for a decade during his playing career, highlighted by the historic 1998 home run race with Sammy Sosa that captivated the nation. Read More  Baseball Preview: White Sox picked to have best defensive team of late '90sMonday, Jan. 11, 2010 Vizquel, Jones to shore up defense a dozen years ago Kenny Williams has always been known to make due with strict financial restrictions during the off-season. To shore up the shaky Sox defense this winter, Williams signed Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones, multi-Gold Glove winners who are well past their prime. Read More  Ken Harrelson celebrates HOF election; too stupid to realize he's wrong 'Hawk'Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 'Mercy!' says Sox announcer before being told it was Dawson White Sox TV broadcaster and former player and GM Ken Harrelson today celebrated the election of "Hawk" to the Hall of Fame, failing to realize the Hawk being referenced was not him, but rather Andre Dawson. Read More  Dec. 09 issue is out: NFL Today adds 10th host; Bears demoted to CFL; Hawks sign entire team for lifeTuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else 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." Read More  Nov. 09 issue is out: Cubs sign Kenny Powers; Bears lineman struggle, and much moreMonday, Nov. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's November issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More  Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he now ownsWednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 Bulls, Sox owner claims to hate his teams and their fans Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is a longtime fan of his new ballclub, a fact that doesn't sit well with crosstown front office man Jerry Reinsdorf. Read More Radio Brief: Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he owns Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 The White Sox owner feels animosity towards team and its fans is the right way to go. Read More  Woo-Woo in History: Halloween 2008Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 Count Woo-Woo wasn't exactly spooktacular Even when dressed up for Halloween, Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers can't shake his Cubs' superfan persona. Here he is as Count Woo-Woo at Harry Caray's Halloween bash last year. Read More  Local teen reclaims stolen possessions from 'Monsters in the Morning' setTuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 North claims to have bought everything off eBay for less than $100 Jimmy Kain of Lombard was relieved to learn that the contents of his bedroom--stolen two weeks ago in a home burglary--had been located safe and sound on the set of Comcast SportsNet's "Monsters in the Morning" TV show hosted by Mike North. Read More Fox hires Ozzie as World Series commentator Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 FCC prepares for big payday Fox announced Wednesday it hired foul-mouthed White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen as a pre- and post-game World Series analyst. Surprisingly, the FCC is thrilled by the news. Read More  South Sider welches on promise to cut mullet if Sox miss playoffsThursday, Oct. 22, 2009 Can't give up his 'pride and joy' Joe Malonecki, an out-of-work South Sider, has gone back on his promise to shear off his beloved mullet if the Sox failed to make the postseason. His friends were perplexed by his unwillingness to part with the hairstyle nearly a month after his team was eliminated from postseason contention. Read More ESPN demotes Steve Phillips to minors Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 'Steve has completely lost his eye for talent' Phillips, who previously was general manager for the Mets, admitted having an affair with 22-year-old Brooke Hundley, a woman described by the New York Post as "the tubby temptress." Read More  Oct 09 issue is out: New Soldier Field Carpet; Gregg's tasty new gig; Impact of Urlacher's injury on the population; and much moreFriday, Oct. 16, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's October issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Selig removes playoff berth for AL Central champ Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 'None of these teams deserve it' As the mediocre Twins and Tigers duke it out for a divisional championship and the White Sox a distant memory, MLB commissioner Bud Selig announced at a recent press conference that none of the three contenders in the AL Central will make it into the playoffs. Read More  Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video UpdateFriday, Sept. 18, 2009 Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazy A look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler. Read More Radio Brief: WGN cuts rest of baseball season from schedule in favor of more compelling live feed from Cutler Cam Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009 Acknowledging fans' disinterest in watching more bad baseball, Chicago's two main MLB broadcasters are changing around their program schedules. Read More  Sept 09 issue is out: Hendry's job hunt, Big Z's really big gig, Favre's un-retirement and much moreFriday, Sept. 11, 2009 Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's September issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Radio Brief: After Sox final game there, drunken Hawk tries to demolish Metrodome with sledgehammer Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009 White Sox announcer follows night of drinking with arrest for saying goodbye to the Twins stadium in his own way. Read More Drunken Hawk tries to demolish Metrodome with sledgehammer after Sox final game there Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 'Where the hell is Ozzie, dagumit?' asks Harrelson White Sox TV announcer Hawk Harrelson was arrested by Minneapolis police a few hours after Wednesday's Sox-Twins game when he was caught smashing an outer wall of the Metrodome with a sledgehammer. Harrelson had spent several hours drinking and celebrating both the Sox ninth-inning comeback win over Minnesota and the fact that it was his team's last-ever game at the Metrodome, before the Twins open a new stadium next season. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze gets his voice back just in time to yell about how bad the Cubs and Sox suck Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze voices his displeasure, loudly, for the way this baseball season is going. Read More  Woo-Woo in History: The 1968 Democratic National Convention in ChicagoTuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 'Hell no WOO! We won't go WOO!' The eyes of the world were on Chicago during 1968's Democratic National Convention, held 41 years ago Wednesday. Protests turned ugly and, sure enough, Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers was in the thick of it, anxious to pose for yet another timeless photo. Read More  Aug 09 issue: Soto stuck in MRI machine; Fan with iPhone misses game; Cutler shows up in beer helmet; and much moreTuesday, Aug. 11, 2009 Cubs, Sox and Bears news you won't find anywhere else Great news: The Heckler's August issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Radio Brief: Knowing they'd never hear the end of it, baseball world is ecstatic Pierzynski did not catch perfect game Monday, Jul. 27, 2009 Boasting of the Sox catcher would have been unbearable if he had been behind the plate for Buehrle's perfect game. Read More  Wise justifies his existence in Buehrle's perfect game until Williams cuts him tomorrowThursday, July 23, 2009 Struggling CF's amazing catch buys him one more day on the Sox White Sox GM Kenny Williams' plan to cut Dewayne Wise was delayed one day after the struggling outfielder made an amazing HR-saving ninth-inning catch that preserved Mark Buehrle's perfect game Thursday afternoon. Read More Parque picks perfect day for HGH admission Thursday, July 23, 2009 Pitcher publishes confession hours before Buehrle gem Former Sox pitcher Jim Parque admitted using HGH in a 3,000-word opus published by the Sun-Times Thursday. Sox starter Mark Buehrle then went on to throw a perfect game Thursday afternoon, guaranteeing Parque's confession will forever be forgotten. Read More Radio Brief: Price tag on Halladay forces Sox to pursue cheaper, crappier starter Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Ken Williams will settle on trying to add Adam Eaton to his pitching staff. Read More Radio Brief: All Star Game ratings beaten by just about everything Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 Showcase for baseball's stars is again beaten by America's Funniest Home Videos among others. Read More  Obama only Chicagoan invited to All-Star GameMonday, July 13, 2009 Nobody else in city is worth sending The first half of this season has been so bad for both the Cubs and White Sox that MLB has rescinded its policy that every team be represented in the All-Star Game. Instead, President Barack Obama will be Chicago's lone representative at the Midsummer Classic in St. Louis when he throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Read More  July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat; and much moreThursday, July 09, 2009 Plenty of Cardinals, All-Star Game and Cubs news this month Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news. Read More Don't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic Beverage The good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around. Read More The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friends Tuesday, June 30, 2009 For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like it A while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there. Read More  Leyland turns into cigaretteTuesday, June 23, 2009 Lifetime of smoking finally catches up with Tigers' skipper Tigers manager Jim Leyland was ejected by the home plate umpire during a loss to Boston earlier this month, though it wasn't for arguing balls and strikes, as originally suspected. Read More Ozzie battles huge rats beneath Wrigley Friday, June 19, 2009 Uses weapon found in Pierzynski's locker During the first two games of the crosstown rivalry this season, the Sox and Cubs battled two hard-fought games. But beneath the Friendly Confines another battle was taking place. Read More News Shocker: Sosa reportedly took steroids in 2003 Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Zero percent of baseball fans surprised by NY Times confirmation On the eve of the Cubs-Sox series at Wrigley, the New York Times reported that former North and South side slugger Sammy Sosa was one of the 104 major league players to test positive for steroids in 2003. Zero percent of anyone across the nation were surprised by the news. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze loves the Crosstown Classic but thinks we should trick MLB into giving both the Cubs and Sox a win in each game Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk radio host talks Cubs vs. Sox. Read More Winner of Cubs-Sox series will move up to 16th place in Phil Rogers' power rankings Tuesday, June 16, 2009 'That's our spot, no question' When the Sox head up to the Friendly Confines in mid-June, there will be more at stake than mere baseball bragging rights in Chicago. The winner of the series will also take 16th place in Tribune columnist Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings. Read More  Ozzie conducts insult seminar to prepare team for Wrigley seriesMonday, June 15, 2009 Sox players learn finer points of trashing stadium White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen always looks forward to facing the Cubs this time of year. The crosstown matchups not only re-fuel his bitter rivalry, but give him incentive to berate his North Side adversaries. Read More On Deck Radio Report: At Wrigleyville restaurants during Crosstown Classic, Sox fans will encounter something new - napkins - and other predictions Monday, Jun. 15, 2009 This week's predictions: Sox fans will be amazed by the new things they find at North Side eateries, the Cubs and Sox respective hotheads will cause a postponement, Jay Cutler will show he's a true leader of men on bar crawls, and Geovany Soto will sustain an injury. Read More  June 09 issue is out: Bradley's mouth zippered shut; Ozzie holds insult seminar to prep for Wrigley; and much moreThursday, June 11, 2009 Also follow The Heckler on Twitter and Facebook Great news: The Heckler's June issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Also this month, The Heckler is co-sponsoring a pair of great events this month: unbeatable rooftop deals for Cubs-Twins and Cubs-Indians and National 40 oz. Week at The Fifty/50. Spread the word! Read More  David Beckham's dorky brother called up by White SoxThursday, June 4, 2009 Infielder dating Sporty Spice's ugly sister, does ads for Wrangler Jeans A highly-touted prospect and collegiate star, Gordon Beckham may best be known as the younger, considerably less hip, brother of metrosexual David Beckham. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Wind from Josh Fields' swings and misses will power entire city and other predictions Monday, Jun 1, 2009 This week's predictions: the Sox third baseman will show he should work for the power company, Len Kasper's notorious temper will keep him from covering a Cubs series, and Ron Turner will improve on his mastery of the short pass. Read More  Whatever happened to you Thursday, it wasn't as bad of a day as the White Sox hadGame recap from May 21, 2009 Sox lose Peavy and by 19 runs during really, really bad day The Sox started yesterday thinking they were going to sign Jake Peavy. Eight hours later Peavy had publicly shunned them and the Twins had beat them 20-1 at home. Read More Peavy unwilling to give up 7-bedroom ocean side property for trailer in Bridgeview Friday, May 22, 2009 Article from a reader of The Heckler Padres ace Jake Peavy got the phone call he was expecting all winter Thursday morning when San Diego GM Kevin Towers informed Peavy that he had finally been traded to Chicago. Read More After four-game sweep, Sox fans want to talk hockey Series recap for Monday, May 18, 2009 Blackhawks provide nice distraction from terrible team Like most Sox fans, I would much rather discuss the Blackhawks than the sinking ship that is the White Sox. Read More  Cleveland doesn't suck for first time this year, wins series over SoxSeries recap from May 11-13, 2008 D.J. Carrasco picks up lone win in series It has been said the AL Central is a division where every team has an equal chance of winning it all of landing in last place. Through the first 30 games of the season, it appeared the Indians were the favorites to end in the cellar. That's before they played the Sox. Read More  Sox score all of 4 runs in weekend seriesSeries recap from May 8-10, 2008 Sluggers look sluggish at home against Ranger pitching I know the regular season goes until the end of September, but if the Sox offense can only put up four runs (with one coming on a wild pitch) while losing two of three games at home against the Rangers, Sox fans may have some cause for concern. Read More  Contreras recalls rooming with Ty CobbSunday, May 10, 2009 'To know Tyrus was to love him' elderly Sox pitcher says of legend who retired in 1928 When he's not giving up multiple runs in first few innings of a game like he did this weekend, Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras, who turns 100 this year, is working on an autobiography that dozens of baseball fans are looking forward to reading. Read More  Near-perfect Buehrle whups TigersGame recap from Thursday, May 7, 2009 Lefty who usually gives up 20 hits allows only one Mark Buehrle had a perfect game through six and allowed only one hit through eight innings as the Sox stopped a four-game losing streak and made Detroit look stupid in a 6-0 win. Read More  May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips; Contreras recalls days with Ty Cobb; ESPN: Cornhole launchesFriday, May 8, 2009 Also introducing The Heckler Fan Pass Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Read More MLB quarantines White Sox fans due to Swine Flu concerns Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Illness linked to tattoos, mullets and bad fashion As worldwide concern mounts over swine flu, Major League Baseball has initiated its own campaign to curb the spread of the virus, starting with an immediate quarantine of White Sox fans. Read More  Sox lose to a bunch of CanadiansSeries recap from April 24-26, 2009 Toronto sluggers take two of three at Cell With the beautiful weather Friday night I decided to make my every-other-year trip to see a Sox game live. I quickly realized two truths. Read More  A bunch of empty seats watch Sox beat the OriolesGame recap from Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10K show up to Camden Yards I know the weather was bad, the economy is in the crapper and the Orioles haven't been good for a long time, but I expected more from a "true" baseball city like Baltimore. The paid attendance at Orioles Park at Camden Yards for Wednesday night's 8-2 Sox victory was under 10,868, just 361 more than the all-time low for the 17-year-old park. Where's Cal Ripken when you need him? Read More On Deck Radio Report: Despite being nonsensical, Hawk Harrelson's latest catch phrase will get him in trouble and other predictions Monday, Apr. 20, 2009 This week's predictions: the Cubs will pay more attention to a non-baseball sport, the Sox announcer will go from folksy to offensive, and Lovie will get in trouble for using an old catch phrase. Read More  It doesn't look like Tampa will be 'this year's Rays'Series recap from April 16-19, 2009 Sox take 3 of 4 from last year's unexpected pennant winners After the Tampa Bay Rays shocked MLB by representing the A.L. in the World Series last October fans naturally asked "Who will be this year's Rays?" After the Sox drubbed the Rays for three wins on the turf at Tropicana Field, it doesn't appear it will be Tampa. Read More  Sox beat Rays in front of a dozen or so peopleGame recap from Thursday, April 16 Rematch of ALDS brings out rare double-digit crowd The announced attendance at Tropicana Field for Thursday’s 3-2 Sox win was 13,803, but most of them must have been in the bathroom all game because I counted about 15 fans in the seats. Maybe they just didn't want to be near Dick Vitale, the lone famous Rays fan. Read More  Sox get beat up in Detroit, team also loses gameGame recap from Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Tigers No. 42s blank Chicago's No. 42s While boarding the bus for Comerica Park, White Sox players were introduced to the Detroit tradition of getting mugged in front of your hotel. To add insult to injury, the team then went on to lose 9-0. Read More  Sox open community for active seniors on teamWednesday, April 15, 2009 Dye, Thome, Contreras enjoy freedom, security of assisted living home With Jermaine Dye, 35, Jim Thome, 38, and Jose Contreras, 87, all getting long in the tooth, White Sox management has chosen to open a community for active seniors near Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. Read More  Sox bats heat up in miserable conditionsGame recap from Monday, April 13, 2009 Dye, Konerko both reach milestones With a forecast in the mid-30s and a biting wind, I'm sure all in attendance at Comerica Park appreciated the Sox taking close to 3.5 hours to beat the Tigers 10-6. Read More |
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