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 CanterAugust 25, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Wayward in All-Whites, Franchise Honors LGBTQ+ Fans Today, Sunday Baseball Notes

At first I thought I would dig the Cubs home whites for Players’ Weekend. Turns out I can’t stand them,…
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Michael CanterAugust 22, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Streaking, Bryant Provides Big Blow, Big Stick Nick Big Again

Yu Darvish had a little trouble keeping the ball in the ballpark last night, but the Cubs offense did their…
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Michael CanterAugust 21, 2019

The Rundown: Castellanos & Rizzo Spark Cubs, Hamels Has Decent Outing, Everyone Enjoying Nick at Night

Wrigleyville denizens and Cubs fans across the globe are most certainly enjoying Chicago’s reboot of Nick at Night. Nicholas Castellanos…
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Michael CanterAugust 20, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Face Giants as Schedule Tightens, Fox Analyst Says Cubs Will Miss Playoffs, Down Goes Bote

Are you still basking in the glory of Sunday’s wonderfulness? Let’s hope it carries over to today’s game against the…
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Michael CanterAugust 19, 2019

The Rundown: MLB Embraces Little Leaguers, Cubs Playfully Pound Pirates, Quintana Continues Strong String of Starts

Who knew that all the Cubs needed to turn those frowns upside down was a little playtime in Williamsport, PA?…
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Michael CanterAugust 18, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Escape With Boring Win, Lester Rights Ship, Sunday Baseball Notes

When does a win not feel like a win? I’m sorry to go all Cesar Romero-as-the-Joker on you, but Holy…
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Michael CanterAugust 16, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Hit Rock Bottom, Bullpen Implodes, Holland & Darvish Defend Maddon, Bellinger First to 40 HR

If you were on that elevator waiting for the Cubs to hit rock bottom, you’ve reached your floor. I don’t…
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Michael CanterAugust 15, 2019

The Rundown: Phils Drub Cubs, Rude Homecoming for Hamels, Cardinals Grab Share of First

I really want to believe that a loss is just a loss no matter the score, but last night’s 11-1…
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Michael CanterAugust 14, 2019

The Rundown: Road Woes Played Out, Maddon’s Message May Be Too, Quintana’s Effort Wasted

I’m still steamed about the rally-hindering called third strike on Tony Kemp last night. The pitch by Hector Neris wasn’t…
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Michael CanterAugust 13, 2019

The Rundown: Castellanos Doesn’t Mind Nick Name, Wick Sick, Bryant Clutch, Here Come Cards

I have been struggling with this since the Cubs made their big splash at the trade deadline and Bruce Miles…
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