Pedro Strop’s new plan to cover first is just cartwheels
On pace to rejoin the Cubs after a rehabbing from a hamstring injury this past week in Triple-A Iowa, reliever Pedro Strop has a plan for covering first base that may save his legs – and the entire Cubs bullpen: cartwheels.
Jason Heyward discovers Mattress Firm under Wrigley Field bleachers
During Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals Jason Heyward disappeared for several minutes after chasing a ball deep into the right field well. An interview after the game shed light on exactly where the gold-glover had been: a Mattress Firm outlet.
Corey Crawford spotted golfing at Mar-a-Lago
Injured Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford was spotted golfing at Donald Trump’s famed Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida this past weekend. This comes as confusing news to fans who have been in the dark about the Crawford’s mysterious “upper-body injury” for several weeks.
The Heckler Recalls: Andres Nocioni
Began professional career in the Argentine basketball league in 1995 at the age of 16. Voted the league’s Best Sixth Man in 1998-99. Voted Spanish league MVP in 2004. Won Olympic gold and bronze medals with Argentina in 2004 and 2008, respectively.
The Heckler Recalls: Martin Havlat
As The Heckler's Cubs buzz wears down (a bit?) and the Bears buzz fizzles like a wet sparkler, we're reminded Chicago has other teams with proud traditions of winning once in a while. Today we look back on an unfortunate soul who found himself on the fringes of some of those victories.
The Heckler Recalls: Steve Stenstrom
As the Chicago Bears endure another tough season and the Cubs celebrate a historic one, we’ve decided it’s time to look back. To the future, you say? No, weirdo. To the colorful past and all the Chicago athletes who have graced our fields of play, from the great to the merely memorable.
Cubs disassemble clubhouse trampoline after rash of injuries
“Warming up before games with a good bounce was an idea I had,” said Cubs skipper Joe Maddon. “Maybe trampolines on the wall and ceiling went too far. Who’s to say? We’re just here trying not to suck.”
