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Loco Rob: I know what the Cubs need next summer
September 2, 2006
Let's face it, Cubs fans: The Cubs officially had themselves a little fire sale this summer. They're the "Snakes on a Plane" of baseball, a real disappointment despite lots of hype. I was sitting there wishing I was watching "Talladega Nights," but that's only because I was suffering through the rubber game of the Cardinals series.
Doug the Sox Fan: Surviving the post-Neifi era
September 2, 2006
Well, the inevitable happened: Cubs GM Jim Hendry realized that of the eight nonpitching position players a team can field, a maximum of five should be second basemen.
Hecklerazzi: The down and dirty on Chicago's sports community
Did you see Brian Urlacher sacking a stripper? Kerry Wood shopping for a new arm sling? Ben Wallace getting a haircut? Send tips, photos and videos to Hecklerazzi today: tips@theheckler.com.
One for the 'Boys'
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006
New TBS comedy brings sexes together through baseball
New Chicago-based TBS comedy tries to bring sexes together through baseball, beer and wings
Lame excuses abound as fans continue to ignore Bulls
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Why aren't you watching?
If Bulls 2007 season was a Disney movie, this would be one of those gut-check moments.
BEHIND ENEMY VINES: Witnessing History
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
By Doug the Sox Fan
Due to the convergence of various external factors in my schedule, it turned out that, of the three Sox home games this past week against Texas, I chose Wednesday night's game to attend. It is safe to say I'm glad it worked out that way.
Hecklerazzi: Spotted (and partied with): Bruce Bochy and his merry band of Giants
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The postgame party at Hi-Tops Monday featured the league's oldest team, including its skipper and a surprisingly still-in-the-league Ryan Klesko.
Hecklerazzi: Spotted: A ton of Cubs at Kerry Wood's bowling event
Monday, July 23, 2007
The Heckler scored a couple press passes for Kerry Wood and Derrek Lee's Project 3000 bowling fundraiser Sunday night. Here's the proof
Hecklerazzi: Spotted in River North: Chris Duhon and (probably) Michael Jordan
Friday, Aug. 3, 2007
Heckler spotter Regan was out Thursday night celebrating his birthday (Happy Birthday Regan!) and wound up at BB's in River North (I hadn't heard of it either) and he stumbled upon Bulls backup Chris Duhon.
Doug the Sox Fan: Trade deadline inactivity
Monday, Aug. 6, 2007
Baseball's most disappointing team made only one deal at the deadline
Baseball's most disappointing team made only one minor deal at the deadline
Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Joakim Noah on Wrigley rooftop, rooting for the Mets
Monday, Aug. 6, 2007
The Bulls No. 1 pick was clowning it up on a Wrigley rooftop Sunday night, making friends with blondes and cheering for the Mets
Bears training camp report: Two thumbs down to Transformers
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Unable to bear heat, reporter bails practice for A/C movie theater.
Heckler blog: Fat Bobby's record and Captain Kirk's departure
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007
Bobby Jenks' pending consecutive outs record is one of the most impressive in sports and Kirk Hinrich's departure from Team USA furthers the demise of national ball.
Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Devin Hester and his pimped-out ride
The Bears return man was seen in his convertible, but get this: He pumps his own gas
Doug the Sox Fan pays some attention to the Cubs
Monday, September 24, 2007
The Cubs are in first; the Sox are in last. You'd think that I, like most Sox fans, would be teetering on the edge of a high-rise balcony, a half-finished fifth of Jack Daniels in my hand.
Season Preview: Despite injuries, Bulls look poised to win it all ... maybe
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007
Still down in the dumps after a wretched Cubs postseason performance? Do the inconsistent Bears have you teetering on the brink of sanity? Never fear, the Bulls are here.
Stayin' Alive: Bears get an assist from The Heckler in Oakland
The Bears Report, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
A few members of The Heckler staff accompanied the struggling Bears to California's Bay Area in hopes of giving the NFC Champs the hometown love needed to fend off the Oakland Raiders and their notoriously hostile fans.
Yes, I regret predicting the Bulls would win it all
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007
But through the power of creative thinking, this season doesn't have to totally suck
Fists of Flurry: The Heckler Goes to the AIBA Championships
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007
Even though it took place in Chicago, event had strong international feel
Doug the Sox Fan: Shame on you, corporate America!
Monday, Dec. 17, 2007
Corporate America missed an excellent opportunity this week to take a strong stand against cheating and drug abuse. Typically, they waited back like cowards and then, in the weeks ahead, will try to act as if they had intended all along to "do the right thing."
Shameless Self-Promotion: The Heckler gets some Tribune and Sun-Times love
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008
The January 2008 issue of The Heckler was a big hit with Paul Sullivan and Elliott Harris
The January 2008 issue of The Heckler was a big hit with Paul Sullivan and Elliott Harris
The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention photo gallery
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Check out The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention pics and share your own too
She Makes the Call: Tell me how much you missed me
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008
Jen makes a triumphant return to the pages of The Heckler with her January 2008 column.
From disappointing to disastrous: a Bulls mid-season report
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008
Go ahead and try to name a highligh from the first half
Here's your challenge of the day: Try to think of one Bulls' highlight from the first half of this season. Go ahead ... we have time. We'll wait.
Heckler On the Town: A night at the Blackhawks game
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Staffers hit up Blackhawks-Wild game
I decided to check the Blackhawks out in person for the first time in more than five years. It was a damn good time.
Heckler Blog: Cubs choose dollars over fans' best interests ... again
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
Fewer games on WGN, means bad things down the road.
Heckler On the Town: A night at the Rush game
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Sitting front and center at any sporting event is usually a great time. The Rush is no exception.
Heckler On the Town: Wolves are low-cost family-friendly option
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
It's a great time to be a hockey fan in Chicago. The upstart Blackhawks are in an underdog battle for a playoff spot and the Wolves are a playoff lock and the enthusiastic fanbase knows it.
Heckler Review: Harry Caray impersonator AT&T ads are awful
Friday, March 7, 2008
I'm embarrassed to say that I am currently connected to the through AT&T. That's how much I hate the telecom's new ads featuring Harry Caray impersonator John Caponera.
Shameless Plug: The Heckler's mentioned in today's Daily-Herald
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thanks to Heckler reader Brad H. for pointing this one out. Daily-Herald sports columnist Mike Imrem referenced The Heckler in his column today:
Try out ChicagoSports.com's lame do-it-yourself Wrigley marquee application
Thursday, March 13, 2008
ChicagoSports.com has a link on their homepage encouraging fans to post their ideas for Wrigley's name to the famed marquee and then the site magically puts it on the marquee. Here's ours ...
WNBA's Chicago Sky finally makes headlines, but it's not for something good
Chicago Sky coach/GM Bo Overton resigned Wednesday, according to a team news release. A more accurate way of putting it would be that he "was fired for sexually harassing team members."
Spotted: Bill Murray partying it up with The Heckler and friends
Monday, March 31, 2008
Legendary Cubs fan drops by the 100th Annual Next Year Day
Shameless Self-Promotion: Oh man, we're media whores
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Huge week for The Heckler in the press
Spotted: Chick fight outside Wrigley
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
When we get something as special as a short grainy cell phone video of a girl fight outside Wrigley, you're damn right we'll share it.
Spotted: Ben Gordon at Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige show
Monday, April 28, 2008
He wasn't playing in the postseason and he wasn't smiling for our pic either.
Shameless Self-Promotion: The Heckler gets major shoutout from Len and Bob
Friday, May 9, 2008
The boys in the TV booth dig our May issue
The boys in the TV booth dig our May issue
Shameless Self-Promotion: Mariotti mention Len and Bob's shoutout for some reason
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end
Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end
Loco Rob: Confessions of a half-lifelong Cubs fan
Sunday, June 15, 2008
This month, I will reach a milestone birthday, which is as good excuse as any to clear my conscience, or at least rearrange the contents.
Shameless Self-Promotion: Joe Malonecki steals show on NBC-5
Monday, June 30, 2008
Joe Malonecki rocked the NBC-5 morning show live from US Cellular Field Friday and next thing you know the South Siders sweep the Cubs.
The Heckler's South Side report rocked the NBC-5 morning show live from US Cellular Field Friday
Doug the Sox Fan scouts Midwest baseball
August 18, 2005
For eight days last month, The Heckler’s Doug the Sox Fan attended nine games in eight different ballparks in eight different cities. He was accompanied by his fiancée, Erin, whom he calls a wonderful traveling partner despite being a Cub fan. The following is his account of the trip.
Wood's Wanderings: Fear the 'fro? I think not
July 6, 2006
As a Pistons fan, I'm so torn about this whole Ben Wallace signing with the Bulls. Even after a few days of letting it sink in, it's still hard to believe one of the key pieces to the 2004 championship run is gone -- one of the five starters that have been a key part of this team for the past three years -- and to a division rival, no less. Hell, not even just a division rival. It's the Bleeping Baby Bulls!
Wood's Wanderings: Living in a fantasy world
July 10, 2006
I stayed up well past my Sunday night bedtime last night, watching the Cardinals and Astros play a 12-inning marathon on ESPN. But it wasn't because I gave a crap about either team. No, I was tied in stolen bases in my fantasy matchup and needed Astros outfielder Willy Taveras steal a base and get me a win for the week.
Wood's Wanderings: All-Star edition
July 12, 2006
Some thoughts from last night's All-Star Game...
She Makes the Call: Oh Matty, why won't you pay attention to me?
June, 2006
The highlight of my Memorial Day game was not, as expected, a sing-along with Vince Vaughn. Nor was it my first delectable corn dog of the year (although it was delicious). I actually found myself a new prospect to drool over.
BEHIND ENEMY VINES: Let the Bidding Begin
Monday, April 9, 2007
By Doug the Sox Fan
I suppose I'd be remiss if I neglected to offer my thought on THE BIG NEWS, the development that no Chicago media outlet can avoid--the impending sale of the Chicago Cubs.
Doug the Sox Fan scouts the East Coast baseball experience
Monday, September 10, 2007
In a continuing effort to see every Major League Baseball stadium, Doug the Sox Fan and his wife, Erin the Cubs Fan, embarked on a voyage recently to the East Coast to see six games in nine days. Here is his report on the effort that covered eight states, several beers, and a Heckler travel stipend that ran out after four minutes.
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