Here's an Opening Day treat for you, courtesy of Rick Klein of Fuzzy Memories and the Museum of Classic Chicago Television. Klein has posted WTTW and the Organic Theater Company's 1979 teleplay of Bleacher Bums in its entirety. The play, written collaboratively by Organic ensemble members based on an idea of Joe Mantegna, captures the spirit and energy of Wrigley Field's bleachers before they became the most sought-after seats in the ballpark. more ›

Chicagoist thought players from New York would have some pretty thick skin, but apparently that's not the case for Mets relief pitcher Joe Smith. While shagging balls during batting practice prior to a game earlier this week, the bleacher bums' taunts -- already in drunken top form and it's only April -- got to him enough that he actually responded. And did so by telling the fans that "[they] ain't sh!t!" and rubbing in their face that he's the one in the big leagues. more ›