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Bulls legend Scottie Pippen received word this week that he'll soon be an esteemed member of the Acting Hall of Fame thanks to his outstanding role in a 1991 Mr. Submarine TV ad.

Scottie Pippen was known as an irreplaceable part of the Bulls six championship teams in the '90s. Unfortunately, he was also known as a terrible tipper. Nearly every Chicagoland waiter, valet and bartender during the era had a story about "No Tippin'" Pippen. Not surprisingly, Pippen's stinginess has not changed, as he's despised by service workers in Springfield, Mass., where he will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

It's not even September and North Side baseball is already a painful afterthought. Luckily The Heckler's August issue is here to dull the pain with unbelievable coverage of the Loveable Losers. There's also great stuff about the rest of the teams in our fair city, so please read on.

A scout for the Cubs on Monday witnessed the now-infamous fan in Houston who eluded a foul ball that hit his girlfriend. Jim Hendry today consequently announced the Cubs signing of the young man to a contact through the remainder of the 2010 season.

Cubs Fantasy Camp at Wrigley Field is the latest in a series of revenue-enhancers announced by the Cubs in 2010, following the PNC Club, the Toyota sign and the Noodle. The cost for the event, which is running Monday and Tuesday is $7,500 per person.

With their season once again in the proverbial toilet, Cubs brass has decided to take advantage of the team's losing ways by signing a lucrative sponsorship deal with Kohler Plumbing, while unveiling an ingenious advertising campaign, "Flush This Season Out Of Your Mind."

Jerry Angelo has always commanded little respect around the league, but until this season most in the Bears family maintained their loyalty to the beleaguered general manager. That situation has apparently changed, as Angelo spent Friday night's Soldier Field Family Night practice with a "Kick Me" sign stuck to his back.