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 Loco Rob: I know what the Cubs need next summerSeptember 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. Read More  Doug the Sox Fan: Surviving the post-Neifi eraSeptember 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. Read More  Hecklerazzi: The down and dirty on Chicago's sports communityDid 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. Read More  Upload your own photos to The Heckler's fan galleryMonday, Dec. 4, 2006 Here's your chance to show off your experiences at sporting venues around the country. Read More  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 Read More  Lame excuses abound as fans continue to ignore BullsThursday, 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. Read More  BEHIND ENEMY VINES: Witnessing HistoryTuesday, 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. Read More  Hecklerazzi: Spotted (and partied with): Bruce Bochy and his merry band of GiantsTuesday, 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. Read More  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 Read More  Hecklerazzi: Spotted in River North: Chris Duhon and (probably) Michael JordanFriday, 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. Read More  Doug the Sox Fan: Trade deadline inactivityMonday, 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 Read More  Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Joakim Noah on Wrigley rooftop, rooting for the MetsMonday, 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 Read More  Bears training camp report: Two thumbs down to TransformersWednesday, August 8, 2007 Unable to bear heat, reporter bails practice for A/C movie theater. Read More  Heckler blog: Fat Bobby's record and Captain Kirk's departureTuesday, 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. Read More  Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Devin Hester and his pimped-out rideThe Bears return man was seen in his convertible, but get this: He pumps his own gas Read More  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. Read More  Season Preview: Despite injuries, Bulls look poised to win it all ... maybeWednesday, 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. Read More  Stayin' Alive: Bears get an assist from The Heckler in OaklandThe 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. Read More  Yes, I regret predicting the Bulls would win it allWednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 But through the power of creative thinking, this season doesn't have to totally suck Read More  Fists of Flurry: The Heckler Goes to the AIBA ChampionshipsSunday, Nov. 4, 2007 Even though it took place in Chicago, event had strong international feel Read More  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." Read More 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 Read More  The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention photo galleryTuesday, January 22, 2008 Check out The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention pics and share your own too Read More  She Makes the Call: Tell me how much you missed meSaturday, Jan. 26, 2008 Jen makes a triumphant return to the pages of The Heckler with her January 2008 column. Read More  From disappointing to disastrous: a Bulls mid-season reportWednesday, 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. Read More  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. Read More  Heckler Blog: Cubs choose dollars over fans' best interests ... again Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Fewer games on WGN, means bad things down the road. Read More  Heckler Gear: Get it while it's hotFriday, August 03, 2007 T-shirts starting at $7. Subscriptions to The Heckler's hard copy available too. Great gift idea. 100% Original, 100% Chicago. Read More  Heckler On the Town: A night at the Rush gameTuesday, March 4, 2008 Sitting front and center at any sporting event is usually a great time. The Rush is no exception. Read More  Heckler On the Town: Wolves are low-cost family-friendly optionTuesday, 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. Read More  Heckler Review: Harry Caray impersonator AT&T ads are awfulFriday, 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. Read More  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: Read More  Try out ChicagoSports.com's lame do-it-yourself Wrigley marquee applicationThursday, 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 ... Read More  WNBA's Chicago Sky finally makes headlines, but it's not for something goodChicago 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." Read More  Spotted: Bill Murray partying it up with The Heckler and friendsMonday, March 31, 2008 Legendary Cubs fan drops by the 100th Annual Next Year Day Read More  Shameless Self-Promotion: Oh man, we're media whoresSunday, April 6, 2008 Huge week for The Heckler in the press Read More  Spotted: Chick fight outside WrigleyTuesday, 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. Read More  Spotted: Ben Gordon at Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige showMonday, April 28, 2008 He wasn't playing in the postseason and he wasn't smiling for our pic either. Read More  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 Read More  Shameless Self-Promotion: Mariotti mention Len and Bob's shoutout for some reasonSaturday, May 10, 2008 Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end Read More  Loco Rob: Confessions of a half-lifelong Cubs fanSunday, 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. Read More  Shameless Self-Promotion: Joe Malonecki steals show on NBC-5Monday, 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 Read More  Big Ten Football Luncheon Recap: Watch your wife! Tuesday, July 29, 2008 The Big Ten Luncheon is a time for coaches to brag about their programs and make suggestive comments about each other's wives The Big Ten Luncheon is a time for coaches to brag about their programs and make suggestive comments about each other's wives Read More  Daley Plaza Cubs rally manages to bring out a few hatersWednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 The Daley Plaza rally Tuesday brought out the Cubs legends, but also a few haters. The Daley Plaza rally Tuesday brought out the Cubs legends, but also a few haters. Read More  Spotted: Jeff Samardzija getting booed at UFC 90Monday, October 27, 2008 The Allstate Arena big screen flashed a clip of the Cubs pitcher in attendance, and he was booed loudly. The Allstate Arena big screen flashed a clip of the Cubs pitcher in attendance, and he was booed loudly. Read More  On the Town: Seabrook charity bowling event draws a crowdMonday, Nov. 10, 2008 I was lucky enough to attend Saturday afternoon at Brent Seabrook's first-ever Celebrity Ice Bowl at 10pin. The event raised money for the Inner-City Education Program. I was lucky enough to attend Saturday afternoon at Brent Seabrook's first-ever Celebrity Ice Bowl at 10pin. The event raised money for the Inner-City Education Program. Read More  At the Game: 'Bron, Benny, the Bulls and some short white dudesMonday, Nov. 10, 2008 Our intrepid reporter took in the Bulls-Cavs game this weekend Our intrepid reporter took in the Bulls-Cavs game this weekend Read More Congratulations to Lil Janes, winner of The Heckler's Cubs Convention Bleacher Ticket Giveaway! Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 Sponsored by Gold Coast Tickets Cubs Convention attendee Lil Janes won this year's Bleacher Ticket Raffle Sponsored by The Heckler and Gold Coast Tickets. Read More  Severed goat head at Wrigley takes it too farWednesday, April 15, 2009 As was widely reported earlier this week, a severed goat head was found hanging outside Wrigley before Monday's home opener. After seeing an exclusive pic of the incident, I think we can all agree this stunt took it all just a little too far. Read More  7 things I've learned about Blackhawks hockey this season Monday, April 20, 2009 Prior to this season, I'd attended a grand total of two Hawks games in the nine years I've lived in Chicago. This year I hit up eight. I'm still 100 percent a novice, but I've learned a ton about the sport, the team and the fans. Here's a sampling. Read More  You may now disembark the band wagonSunday, May 10, 2009 Before you give up on the Cubs, keep in mind it's only May Well, the season is fully underway, and many Cubs fans are feeling underwhelmed. The season hasn't, uh, exactly exceeded expectations so far. Before I go any further, however, let me just state that IT IS ONLY MAY, PEOPLE! Read More  What can I say? I'm a total teaseSaturday, May 9, 2009 It's not my fault I've been gone. It's Charlie's. Last season, I was set to return as a regular in The Heckler's pages. I promised my devoted readers that my hiatus was temporary insanity due to wedding planning. I had every intention of making a true comeback, with bigger and better columns to entertain the masses. Read More  The losing might not finally be overFriday, May 22, 2009 The Life and Times of Loco Rob I shouldn't criticize the Cubs for not having won the World Series in 100 years. That's because I haven't been married in 50 years. The stat wasn't easy for me to earn. Read More  Spotted: Nikolai Khabibuln at Jake Melnick'sWednesday, May 13, 2009 Word on the street is that Nikolai Khabibulin was at Jake Melnick’s (41 E Superior) Wednesday night, doing a number on a plate of XXX hot wings. Word on the street is that Nikolai Khabibulin was at Jake Melnick's (41 E Superior) Wednesday night, doing a number on a plate of XXX hot wings. Read More  Will Ferrell on SNL means another bad 'Harry Carey' impressionSunday, May 17, 2009 Living in Chicago, it's impossible to go a day or two without hearing a Harry Caray impression, so perhaps I'm not the best person to rate this, but Ferrell's latest attempt on SNL was particularly bad. It's impossible to go a day or two without hearing a bad Harry Caray impression in Chicago, but Ferrell's latest attempt on SNL was particularly bad. Read More  Event Alert: Ernie Banks signing copies of 'Hoodoo' at Harry Caray's TuesdayMonday, June 15, 2009 Also signing will be the book's co-authors, Grant DePorter, Elliott Harris and Mark Vancil Cubs icon Ernie Banks will be autographing copies of Hoodoo: Unraveling the 100-Year Mystery of the Chicago Cubs Read More  She Makes the Call: Just call me the Chunky CubbieThursday, June 18, 2009 By Jen Sullivan, Heckler columnist There's no getting around it: I am fat. I'm too fat to wear that, "that" being any and all non-elasticized clothing in my wardrobe. My baby may be the reason I'm fat, but after 6 months, he can no longer be my excuse. It's time for a change. Read More  Run Nazi dictating Cubs seasonThursday, July 9, 2009 The Life and Times of Loco Rob The Run Nazi is having a good time banishing the Cubs from the Home Plate Deli. He wears that Dali mustache that Rollie Fingers wore beneath a lascivious smile and screams, "No runs for you!" Though the Cubs escape from the Deli with all the bread they ask for, they generally are denied by the Run Nazi. Read More  She Makes the Call: Jen's getting oldTuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 By Jen Sullivan, Heckler columnist This month marks the end of an era. It's not as major as, say, the end of "Beverly Hills, 90210," but it's big. In a few days, I will no longer be the young drunk without a care in the world. I'm turning 30. It pains me to even write it, but I must face the facts. I'm getting old. Read More  Loco Rob: A Christmas carol for the CubsWednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 The Life and Times of Loco Rob It's that season when you count your blessings, although if you're a Cubs fan you usually have to settle for counting bygones and letting them be gone. Maybe this time, however, you should reflect on your favorite Cubs moments of long ago. Read More  Join The Heckler at Harry Caray's new Navy Pier location March 1Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 We're getting up bright and early and you should too We're getting up bright and early and you should too Read More  March Mania: Off the Street Club fund-raiser 3/19Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 Raise money for Chicago's oldest boys and girls club Raise money for Chicago's oldest boys and girls club Read More 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. Read More 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! Read More 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. Read More  Wood's Wanderings: All-Star editionJuly 12, 2006 Some thoughts from last night's All-Star Game... Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More  Doug the Sox Fan scouts the East Coast baseball experienceMonday, 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. Read More |
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