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 CanterOctober 4, 2023

The Rundown: Hoyer Not Trying to Run It Back, Alonso Reportedly Wants to Join Cubs, Twins End Lengthy Playoff Win Drought

Chicago sports teams are famous for running it back, so to speak, but Jed Hoyer sounds like he’s eager to…
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Michael CanterOctober 3, 2023

The Rundown: MLB Postseason Starts Today, Cubs Reportedly Interested in Alonso, Pipeline Acknowledges Caissie, Crow-Armstrong, & Horton

I’m working on a decent preamble for a forthcoming edition of The Rundown, but let’s take a quick look this…
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Michael CanterOctober 2, 2023

The Rundown: Close the Books on 2023, Cubs’ Season Mixed Bag of Results, Ross Probably Staying, Bellinger Probably Isn’t

“Summer came and passed away. Hardly seemed to last a day, but it’s over and what can I do?” –…
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Michael CanterSeptember 28, 2023

The Rundown: Another Devastating Loss in Atlanta, Alzolay Hopes to Return Friday, Ohtani Expected to Get $500 Million

“Turn up the old Victrola, gonna steal your heart away.” – Donna Summer, Dim All the Lights The Cubs once…
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Michael CanterSeptember 27, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Suffer Devastating Loss in Atlanta, Wild Card Race Tightens, Giants Pitcher Calls Out Teammates After Elimination Loss

“Don’t accept that what’s happening is just another case of suffering.” – Pink Floyd, On the Turning Away There was…
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Michael CanterSeptember 26, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Control Playoff Destiny, Schedule Favors D-Backs & Marlins, Trout Discusses Future

“You can see the mornin’, but I can see the light.” – Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Let it Ride The Cubs were…
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Michael CanterSeptember 25, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Rockies, Tough Week Ahead, Acuña Charters 40-60 Club, Yankees Eliminated

“With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound, he pulls the spitting high-tension wires down.” – Blue Öyster Cult, Godzilla…
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Michael CanterSeptember 20, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Provide Welcome Offensive Explosion, Canario Leads Surge, Ohtani Has Elbow Surgery

“When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze…” – Perry Como, (There’s No Place Like) Home for the…
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Michael CanterSeptember 19, 2023

The Rundown: Final Homestand Starts Tonight, Ross Shuffles Rotation, Cubs Gain Slight Wild Card Edge

“Hey Moe! Hey Moe! Well, nyuck, nyuck, nyuck, nyuck.” – Jump ‘N the Saddle Band, The Curly Shuffle A little…
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Michael CanterSeptember 18, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Fall in Wild Card Race, Team Slumping With RISP, Rays Get New Stadium, Cards Bringing Marmol Back

“Say now baby I’m the rank outsider.” – The Rolling Stones, Tumbling Dice If you’re a Cubs fan and you…
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