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 CanterApril 5, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Pound 16 Hits in Win, Wesneski Expects Greatness, MLB Salaries Up 11% Since Last Year

Good morning and happy Passover to all those celebrating tonight. The Cubs are celebrating the return of their offense and…
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Michael CanterApril 3, 2023

The Rundown: Summing Up Season-Opening Series, Swanson’s Swell Start, Steele Strong Saturday

“Regrets collect like old friends here to relive your darkest moments. I can see no way, I can see no…
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Michael CanterMarch 31, 2023

The Rundown: Cubs Start Season With Impressive Win, Stroman Makes History, Contreras Hurt in Cardinals Loss

“Oh, it seems night endlessly begins and ends, and after all the dreaming I come home again.” – Counting Crows,…
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Michael CanterMarch 30, 2023

The Rundown: Opening Day Arrives, No Extension for Happ, Torrens Makes Team, League Announces Historic MiLB CBA

“Here’s to you my little loves with blessings from above, now let the day begin, let the day start.” –…
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Michael CanterMarch 28, 2023

The Rundown: Morel Assignment Leaves Personality Void, Hoerner Extended, Cubs Playing Clean

“Good luck suckers, I’m on my way. I’ve been here forever, forever and a day. You’re busy little down roads…
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Michael CanterMarch 27, 2023

The Rundown: Swanson Flexes Muscle, Suzuki Poised to Break Out in ’23, Bellinger Looking Good

“Tall building shake and voices escape singing sad, sad songs. Tuned to chords, strung down your cheeks, bitter melodies turning…
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Michael CanterMarch 26, 2023

Sunday Rundown: Hoyer Planting Trees, Wesneski Makes Rotation, Affilates Start Seasons This Week

It’s not even Arbor Day and Jed Hoyer is already “planting trees.” That’s executive-speak for exercising patience, particularly from Cubs…
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Michael CanterMarch 22, 2023

The Rundown: Checking on Cubs’ Offseason Acquisitions, Morel Goes Yard, Japan Wins Epic WBC Final

“We went to the town with the library and swung all over that long tall bank on the main street.”…
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Michael CanterMarch 21, 2023

The Rundown: MLB May Tweak New Rules, Assad Making Strong Case for Roster Spot, USA Battles Japan for WBC Championship

“I can’t have been there when brains were handed ’round or get past the cover of your books profound.” –…
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Michael CanterMarch 20, 2023

The Rundown: Frigid Opening Day Weather Looms, Ríos Ready to Bust Out, Rotation Battle Intensifies, USA Earns WBC Championship Berth

“So cold up north that the birds can hardly fly. I’m going back south and let this winter pass on…
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