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 12, 2019

The Rundown: Bryant & Wick Outstanding in Cubs Win, Maddon Expects to Return, Home Whites Head to Philly

Everything was working against the Cubs yesterday as they found themselves trailing in the late innings of another road game.…
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Michael CanterAugust 11, 2019

The Rundown: Aquino Terrorizes Cubs, Road Splits May Cost Maddon, Sunday Baseball Notes

The Reds have their own Pasha of Bash, and his name is Aristides Aquino. What a display last night. It…
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Michael CanterAugust 9, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Scorch Reds, Castellanos Stays Hot, Lucroy Has Fantastic Debut

Maybe all the Cubs needed to cure their allergies to road victories was Ian Happ, Nick Castellanos, and Jonathan Lucroy.…
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Michael CanterAugust 8, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs and Happ Slam A’s, Critical 10-Game Road Trip Starts Tonight, Lucroy a Cub

Here’s hoping the Cubs can carry the momentum of yesterday’s 10-1 victory over the Athletics with them on their 10-game…
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Michael CanterAugust 6, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Roll Continues, El Mago Celebrates Anniversary With Big Night, Injuries Mounting

That was a thriller at Wrigley last night, yes? Still, the Cubs remain undefeated on this homestand with a 6-5…
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Michael CanterAugust 5, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Continue Wrigley Domination, Castellanos and Kemp Loving Wrigley, Starters Continue Walkless Streak

I don’t have an answer as to why the Cubs play so much better at home than they do on…
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Michael CanterAugust 4, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Romp at Wrigley, Sunday Baseball Notes, A Review of Katy Day and The Bleacher Bum Band

Hey Hey! Holy Mackerel! No Doubt About It! Just thinking out loud, but I wish baseball could implement some type…
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Michael CanterAugust 3, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Down Brewers, El Mago En Fuego, Road Woes May Bring Change, John Baker Day!

In keeping with a season-long plot that is as predictable as an episode of Batman, the Cubs returned to Wrigley…
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Michael CanterAugust 2, 2019

The Rundown: Flaherty Shuts Down Cubs, Lester Vents, Maddon Demands Urgency Then Backtracks

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but it’s a good thing the Cubs acquired Nicholas Castellanos or Cardinals starter…
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Michael CanterAugust 1, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Regain Share of First Place, Wild & Frenzied Deadline Deals, Castellanos Trout-Like Against Lefties, Epstein Set up Offseason Retool

The Cubs won a road game yesterday, though the Astros and Braves won the trade deadline. What a wild and…
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