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 6, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Appear Game-Ready, Ross Loves Camp Energy, Darvish Amazes, MLB Will Release 2020 Schedule Today

Though the team has completed just one full weekend of Spring Training 2.0, the Cubs seem to be slightly ahead…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterJuly 5, 2020

The Rundown: Cubs Return to Wrigley, Trout Questions League Return, Health Update on Dear Friend, Sunday Baseball Notes

Baseball is back (for now) and so is the Sunday Rundown! If you haven’t seen some of the videos of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterJuly 2, 2020

The Rundown: Baseball Camps Open Tomorrow, Hottovy Details COVID-19 Battle, Fowler Throws Shade at Chicago Pizza

America will celebrate Independence Day this weekend but like Memorial Day weekend, we’ll celebrate without Major League Baseball. Hope lies…
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Michael CanterJuly 1, 2020

The Rundown: Players Celebrating Baseball’s Return, Former MVPs Lead Efforts to Rename Trophies, Happy Bobby Bonilla Day

It seems almost unfathomable to believe, but baseball is back, Cubs players are headed to Chicago and it looks like…
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Michael CanterJune 29, 2020

The Rundown: Pandemic Will Challenge 2020 Reboot, Cubs Announce Summer Camp Roster, Bryzzo Will Kickstart Offense

Sometimes we tend to ignore all the bad news so that we can keep our paths free of distractions or…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterJune 25, 2020

The Rundown: Epstein Still Seeks Cap Relief, Cubs Facing Tough World Series Odds, Cards Fans Confused About Rules Changes

I heard something really interesting — and perhaps telling — from the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine this morning…
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Michael CanterJune 24, 2020

The Rundown: Baseball is Back, Cubs Will Face Just 9 Teams, Dodgers and Yankees World Series Favorites

Hey Hey, holy mackerel, no doubt about it…the Cubs are on their way to playing baseball in 2020. Players are…
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Michael CanterJune 22, 2020

The Rundown: Pandemic Throws Wrench in Restart Plans, Darvish Expresses Concerns, Russell Gets KBO Deal, Caray Statue Draws Ire of Fans

“Beware of segregation, regionalism, individualism, discrimination, stereotyping, destructive criticism, false accusations, biased wrong assumptions, prejudice, senseless comparison, and unwanted competition…
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Michael CanterJune 19, 2020

The Rundown: Negotiations Stall Again, MLB Celebrates Juneteenth, Ed Howard Talks Social Injustice, Griffey Jr. Gets Weekend Spotlight

“In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, such as ‘right-to-work.’ It…
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Michael CanterJune 18, 2020

The Rundown: It Might Be..It Could Be…Baseball, Changes Coming to Game, Contreras Remains Skeptical of Owners

Who knew that COVID-19 would ultimately lead to the most significant divisive force in the history of baseball? Players and…
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