Michael Canter

Favorite Quote: "Look Ma! Top of the World!" Cubs fan since I was five years old (1969): lover of B&W movies, the Oxford Comma, classic rock, and of course, baseball; annual roto-champ; partial insomniac; I detest the liberal use of the word 'albeit' by baseball writers; Nice guy, though somewhat brooding. Comment me, please and thank you.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMarch 8, 2020

The Rundown: Rob Manfred Bad for Baseball, Báez Extension Talks Progressing, Mills Impressive, Sunday Baseball Notes

I’m starting to doubt if baseball and Rob Manfred can continue to coexist. Baseball is just not fun anymore. Don’t…
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Michael CanterMarch 5, 2020

The Rundown: ‘Big Data’ Darvish Ready to Lead Cubs Back to Postseason, Rizzo Likes Camp Vibe, Chatwood Has Strong Outing

When you look at the money the Yankees paid Gerrit Cole this winter, having Yu Darvish at $21 million AAV…
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Michael CanterMarch 4, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Talk World Series Goal, No ‘Nefarious Motive’ with Bryant’s Service Time, BenZo Comes Back to Camp

I’m fired up that David Ross and his charges are talking about the World Series this year. The rookie manager…
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Michael CanterMarch 3, 2020

The Rundown: Maddon Brings Circus to Mesa, Bryant & Rizzo Mic’d Up, Bauer Purposely Tips Pitches

“Accept whatever happens to you, and be patient in humiliating vicissitudes.” – Ben Sira It’s always awkward when you are…
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Michael CanterMarch 2, 2020

The Rundown: In Defense of Jason Heyward, Joe Maddon Faces Cubs Today, Jon Lester Looks Much Sharper, Eloy Jiménez Feels at Home

Jason Heyward saves runs. Jason Heyward isn’t fair. pic.twitter.com/EGvSWqzpbI — MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2017 I know I am in…
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Michael CanterMarch 1, 2020

The Rundown: March Toward Opening Day, Manfred Might Really Hate Baseball, Bryant Excited for Fatherhood, Sunday Baseball Notes

March…it comes in like a lion and goes out with regular season baseball. That’s right, the Cubs will start playing…
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Michael CanterFebruary 28, 2020

The Rundown: Marquee Sailing Rough Waters, Cubs Pummeled by Rangers, Wieck Has Cardiac Ablation, Mets Fans Venmo Van Wagenen

YouTube TV and Sinclair parted ways yesterday, which means that any chance Marquee Sports Network had of providing Cubs fans…
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Michael CanterFebruary 27, 2020

The Rundown: Báez Ranks Among Best Cubs Shortstops of All Time, Souza Wants Full-Time Gig, Jeffress Divulges Culinary Interests

If I had a two-word cap on this column I would simply write the name Javier Báez. No doubt about…
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Michael CanterFebruary 26, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Need to Tighten Up Defensively, Lester Struggles, Bryant Defends Against Criticism, Ross Finally Manages

Jon Lester had a less than remarkable start in yesterday’s Cactus League tilt against the Rockies. The slimmed down lefty…
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Michael CanterFebruary 25, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Offense Hitting on All Cylinders, Chatwood Eyes Breakout, Trout Rips Astros

It’s never a good feeling when you write an article boasting the Cubs’ powerful offense while slightly roasting their pitching,…
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