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 15, 2021

The Rundown: Mid-Camp Storylines, Williams Filthy, Kimbrel Struggles, Hoerner Hurting, Kershaw Gets Opening Day Nod

With the first half of spring training in the books, some of the Cubs’ storylines are starting to get a…
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Michael CanterMarch 12, 2021

The Rundown: Cubs Rotation Depth Paying Spring Dividends, Pederson Stays Hot, MLB to Implement Several Rules Changes in Minors

Jed Hoyer shocked the world when he traded Yu Darvish to the Padres for Zach Davies and four prospects with…
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Michael CanterMarch 11, 2021

The Rundown: Ricketts Resurfaces, Pederson Mashing, No Bryant Extension Talks Yet, Rangers Announce Full Capacity for Opening Day

I don’t want to say anything disparaging about Cubs CEO and Chairman Tom Ricketts this morning because he usually generates…
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Michael CanterMarch 10, 2021

The Rundown: Cinderella Stories Surface Every Spring, Pederson Digging New Digs, Fans Go Crazy in Phoenix

This week marks one full year since Major League Baseball shut down spring training camps in Arizona and Florida and…
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Michael CanterMarch 9, 2021

The Rundown: Fans to Return to Wrigley Field, Davies Has Efficient Outing, Rizzo Hot, Strumpf Strong

What’s it going to sound like when 8,274 Cubs fans sing “Go Cubs Go” after their hometown heroes win their…
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Michael CanterMarch 8, 2021

The Rundown: Strop Violates COVID-19 Rules, Arrieta Debuts, Bryant Has Peace of Mind, Mets Hope to Extend Lindor This Week

If you are unaware of the heightened stress regarding COVID-19 as the country slowly starts to reopen, you need look…
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Michael CanterMarch 5, 2021

The Rundown: Hoerner’s Hot Start, Solid Debut by Williams, Stadiums Across Baseball Continue to Open for Fans

I love seeing Nico Hoerner prove me wrong and Michael Hermosillo prove me right. Hoerner had a big game in…
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Michael CanterMarch 4, 2021

The Rundown: New Rules Not Very Fan-Friendly, Pederson and Davies Impressive Yesterday, Universal DH ‘Dead Issue’

I’m having some trouble digesting the new rules implemented specifically for this year’s Cactus and Grapefruit League games. I know they…
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Michael CanterMarch 3, 2021

The Rundown: Mayor Pauses City’s Attendance Announcement, Cubs Counting on Nico, Team Will Look at Cespedes

Wait, MLB has a “Mercy Rule?” You sure miss a lot when you are called away from the game you…
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Michael CanterFebruary 26, 2021

The Rundown: Hope Springs Eternal, Bryant Looks Healthy & Happy, Stadiums Start Capacity Planning

“New year, new me.” – Almost everybody in the week leading up to New Year’s Day. The Cubs won the…
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