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 29, 2021

The Rundown: Ross Finalizes Roster, Alzolay Earns Rotation Spot, Pederson Raking, No Movement on Core Extension Talks

The Cubs will play their final Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks today before coming home to Chicago for their…
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Michael CanterMarch 26, 2021

The Rundown: Baseball Has Good Reason to Celebrate Women’s History Month, Tough Decisions Await Ross, New Podcast Details Steroid Era

“Girls rule!” – Jimmy Buffett (in concert, Buffett will usually point out achievements of local women athletes before playing “Brown-Eyed…
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Michael CanterMarch 25, 2021

The Rundown: Good Starting Pitching, Impressive Bench Trending Upward, Ross Has Myriad Bullpen Options, MLB Cracking Down on Doctored Baseballs

I mentioned In yesterday’s Rundown that the Cubs may miss Zach Davies more than others next season if they are unable to…
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Michael CanterMarch 24, 2021

The Rundown: Some Cubs 2021 Predictions, Hendricks Gets Opening Day Nod, Alzolay Given Extra Option, Hoerner Leads Epic 2B Battle

“More than any other American sport, baseball creates the magnetic, addictive illusion that it can almost be understood.” – Thomas…
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Michael CanterMarch 23, 2021

The Rundown: Arrieta Leads Surprising Spring Staff, Heyward Brings Wins, Báez Fears Fan Backlash, Bauer Bombed

The Cubs play the White Sox at Sloan Park today and it will be a big start for Jake Arrieta.…
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Michael CanterMarch 22, 2021

The Rundown: End of Baseball’s Long Winter In Sight, Cubs Have Abundance of Good Pitching, Yankees Have Most Annoying Fans

“Whatever the pace of the particular baseball game we are watching, whatever its outcome, it holds us in its own…
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Michael CanterMarch 19, 2021

The Rundown: Trade Winds May Start Blowing Soon, Arrieta Looks Season-Ready, A Look Back at Big Sexy’s Home Run

“He’s sitting in the catbird seat.” – Red Barber Jed Hoyer is in an enviable position this season. He has…
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Michael CanterMarch 18, 2021

The Rundown: Opening Day Around Corner, Potential Career Milestones, Mowins Set to Make Cubs History

The reality that the MLB season is going to start on time and that fans are going to be able…
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Michael CanterMarch 17, 2021

The Rundown: Shelby Shoving, Cubs Consider Contreras ‘Elite,’ Bryant Discloses 2020 Wrist Fracture, Minor Leagues Face Serious Debt Issues

The Cubs were off yesterday and sit at 7-5 on the Cactus League season heading into their game with the…
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Michael CanterMarch 16, 2021

The Rundown: Debunking ‘The Babe,’ Cubs Tie Sox, Wisdom Silences Heckler, Soto Set to Cash in Big

Back in 1974, there was an episode of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” starring Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison and…
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