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 14, 2024

The Rundown: Counsell Refreshing Managerial Change, Horton Gets Spring Breakout Assignment, Cease Traded to Padres

Craig Counsell is a refreshing change as the Cubs’ manager after a decade of Joe Maddon and David Ross. Maddon…
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Michael CanterMarch 12, 2024

The Rundown: Morel Key Player in Cubs’ Offense, Farm System Gets High Praise, Taillon Hurting, MLB Slowly Improving Diversity

Is it just me, or does it feel like the Cubs need at least one more player acquisition to entrench…
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Michael CanterMarch 8, 2024

The Rundown: Spring Breakout Rosters Announced, Kilian Hurt, Caissie Gets High Praise, Stanek to Mariners

There is no preamble today because I have been called into an all-hands meeting as I was composing today’s Rundown.…
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Michael CanterMarch 7, 2024

The Rundown: Suzuki Poised for Big Year, Counsell Not Rushing Shaw or Caissie, Athletics Release Vegas Stadium Renderings

If you had to choose one Cubs player to have a breakout campaign, who would you pick? It’s Seiya Suzuki…
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Michael CanterMarch 5, 2024

The Rundown: Suzuki/Morel/Busch Keys to Cubs ’23 Offense, Tauchman Makes Team, Wheeler Signs Record Extension

Which three Cubs non-pitchers are you most excited to see this season and why? Give me Seiya Suzuki, Michael Busch,…
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Michael CanterMarch 1, 2024

The Rundown: NL Central Preview, Bellinger to Play Next Week, Union Expects Jersey Issues Fixed by Opening Day

I believe the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central now that Cody Bellinger has returned, though a…
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Michael CanterFebruary 29, 2024

The Rundown: Bellinger Gives Counsell Multiple Lineup Options, Cubs Have NL’s Top Defensive Team, Ohtani Off Market (Again)

Cody Bellinger is super happy, and I am too, as long as Pete Crow-Armstrong makes the team. Why? I love…
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Michael CanterFebruary 27, 2024

The Rundown: Roster Implications of Bellinger Signing, Counsell’s Close-Game Prowess, Crawford Joins Cards, Time to Pay Steele

I have some thoughts on the Cody Bellinger signing I wanted to get to yesterday but couldn’t find the time.…
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Michael CanterFebruary 23, 2024

The Rundown: Cactus League Commences Today, Counsell Move Not About Personal Gain, MLB Front Offices Much More Frugal This Year

Cubs baseball returned today, but a lot of the excitement that is usually attached to the first Cactus League game…
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Michael CanterFebruary 20, 2024

The Rundown: Ricketts Embracing ‘Strive for 85’ Mentality, Baseball Budget Not Expanding, Counsell Focusing on Current Roster

Yesterday was a red-letter day for Cubs fans hoping that Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are working to improve the…
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