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 2, 2024

The Rundown: Shōtime in Chicago, Cubs Win Home Opener, Bats About to Break Out, Red Sox Mourn Loss of Larry Lucchino

“It’s one for the dagger and another for the one you believe.” – The Fratellis, Chelsea Dagger My first thought…
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Michael CanterApril 1, 2024

The Rundown: Home Opener Means New Beginnings, Imanaga Takes Bump, Bryant Returns, Happ Hustling in Leadoff Spot

“Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night. You ain’t a beauty but, hey, you’re alright. Oh, and that’s…
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Michael CanterMarch 29, 2024

The Rundown: Steele’s Injury Worst Part of Opening Day Loss, Baseball Happens, D-Backs Crush Rockies, O’Neill Sets Record

“Low brow, but I rock a little know-how. No time for the piggies or the hoosegow.” – Red Hot Chili…
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Michael CanterMarch 28, 2024

The Rundown: Youth Springs Eternal, Cubs Carrying Heavy Expectations, Baseball’s Traditions Make Opening Day Special

“Little darlin’, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter. Little darlin’, it feels like years since it’s been here.” –…
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Michael CanterMarch 27, 2024

The Rundown: Hoyer Must Heed History Lessons, Happ Gets Leadoff Assignment, Montgomery Signs With D-Backs

“There’s battle lines being drawn. Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong.” – The Buffalo Springfield, For What It’s Worth I took…
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Michael CanterMarch 26, 2024

The Rundown: NL Central Predictions, Counsell Expecting ‘Fun’ Season, Ohtani Addresses Gambling Scandal

The Cubs finalized their roster on Monday, and though I was disappointed Alexander Canario was one of the final cuts,…
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Michael CanterMarch 21, 2024

The Rundown: Morel Is Counsell’s Ride-or-Die, Darvish Helps Cubs Recruit Japanese Players, Chaos Rocks MLB’s Opening Day

Craig Counsell doesn’t make rash lineup decisions, so Christopher Morel will be his ride-or-die at third base this season. The…
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Michael CanterMarch 20, 2024

The Rundown: Praising The Professor, Injuries Impacting Roster Decisions, Baseball’s Opener in Seoul, Boras Chastises MLBPA

Kyle Hendricks has pitched for the Cubs for 10 seasons and he’s approaching two milestones this year: 1,500 innings pitched…
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Michael CanterMarch 19, 2024

The Rundown: Projecting Cubs’ Final Roster, Ryno Halfway Through Cancer Treatments, Busch Leaning on Athleticism

Projecting lineups and rosters is always part folly, but I’ll take a stab at it today. Catchers: Yan Gomes and…
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Michael CanterMarch 15, 2024

The Rundown: Imanaga Shoving, Counsell Comfortable with Cubs, Busch Named Potential Breakout Star, Roberts Egged in Seoul

Shōta shoves. Can I just leave it at that? Shōta Imanaga's 9 Strikeouts in 4.1 innings. pic.twitter.com/tgQSWIi9ha — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja)…
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