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 CanterJuly 19, 2020

The Rundown: No Marquee No Problem, Prime Time ESPN Showcase Suits Ross, CubsCon Canceled, Sunday Baseball Notes

I watched my first baseball game of 2020 last night…it was the Yankees-Mets game held at Citi Field. Most of…
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Michael CanterJuly 16, 2020

The Rundown: Happ Primed for Breakout, Rizzo Remains Sidelined, Cubs Remain COVID-Free So Far

Maybe it’s because trades will probably be difficult to pull off, but it’s been quite some time since fans and…
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Michael CanterJuly 15, 2020

The Rundown: Marquee Televises Intrasquad Tilt, Báez Goes Deep, Contreras Talks Matchups, Blue Jays Still Homeless

The Cubs televised yesterday’s intrasquad game to fans in the team’s viewing market who have access to Marquee Sports Network,…
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Michael CanterJuly 14, 2020

The Rundown: Baseball Should Embrace Empty Stadiums, Test Results Delay Sidelines Six Cubs, Cardinals Closer Opts Out

Gear up friends and family, Opening Day is just a little over a week away. How will you celebrate? Time…
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Michael CanterJuly 13, 2020

The Rundown: In Appreciation of Jon Lester, Implications of Short Season on Trade Strategy, COVID-19 Scare Hits Houston

It would be difficult to argue that Jon Lester is not the greatest free agent signing in Chicago sports history.…
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Michael CanterJuly 12, 2020

The Rundown: On MLK and Baseball, Rizzo Returns, No Vote of Confidence for Bryant, Sunday Baseball Notes

“Stick to love; it is heavy and it will carry you. Avoid hatred; it is heavy and you have to…
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Michael CanterJuly 10, 2020

The Rundown: Random Baseball Rants, Cubs Players Staying Safe, Báez Wants Extension, Eddie Vedder Impresses

“Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By…
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Michael CanterJuly 9, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Wa(i)ve Goodbye to Morrow, Kimbrel Seeks Third Pitch, Schwarber Embraces DH Role

Brandon Morrow…we hardly knew ye. I really want to say something poetic about the organization’s ex-closer, but my best memory…
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Michael CanterJuly 8, 2020

The Rundown: Strategy Key to Short Season, Rizzo Sits with Back Stiffness, Hoyer Emphasizes Seriousness of COVID-19

Though I’m not a fan of the saying “it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” nobody can say the 2020…
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Michael CanterJuly 7, 2020

The Rundown: Positive COVID Results Surge Among Players, Bryant Expresses Concern Over Testing, Schedule Info

It’s rare that a link in the classified ads provides the source material for my daily, but, and this is…
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