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 CanterJune 25, 2019

The Rundown: Contreras Ignites Both Teams & Braves Announcer, Epstein Admits Team Has Been a Little Flat, Bullpens Being Overused League-Wide

Willson Contreras was just a little fired up last night, wasn’t he? I don’t think Tyler Flowers is going to…
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Michael CanterJune 24, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Conjure Split, El Mago Plays El Héroe, Kimbrel Nearly Ready, Mets Get into Altercation with Reporter After Loss

Leave it to the Cubs to take a series in which they rightfully should have won at least three of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterJune 20, 2019

The Rundown: Contreras Stymies Sox, Mets Bring Chili Davis Back to Wrigley, Watch Out for Reds

With his team struggling through a week or so of offensive ineptitude, Willson Contreras decided to take matters into his…
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Michael CanterJune 19, 2019

The Rundown: ChiSox Win First Battle, Enough of Eloy Already, Hamels Joins Elite Club

Last night turned out to be everything I hoped would not happen: Another wasted pitching performance due to a lack…
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Michael CanterJune 18, 2019

The Rundown: Of Near-Beers & Gambling, Crosstown Classic Comes to Friendly Confines, Báez, Contreras & La Stella Lead All-Star Voting

The Cubs had a day off yesterday so I actually decided to quarantine myself from all things baseball. I get…
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Michael CanterJune 17, 2019

The Rundown: Road Trip Mercifully Ends, Darvish Flashes Ace Stuff, Kimbrel to Pitch in Iowa Tuesday

I’m not one for moral victories and I did expect the Cubs to win more than one game in Los…
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Michael CanterJune 13, 2019

The Rundown: Rox Finale Gets a Little ‘Spicy,’ Hamels and Schwarber Rolling, Big Papi Was Targeted, Cishek Not So Much

The Cubs vented yesterday and put the Rockies through a little shock and awe with a 10-1 victory in Colorado…
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Michael CanterJune 12, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Struggling Away From Home, Brach Bombs in Colorado, Báez and Contreras Lead All-Star Voting

Brad Brach is just not easy on the eyes. As soon as I saw the reliever warming up in Colorado…
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Michael CanterJune 11, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Give One Away, Hottovy High on Kimbrel, Big Papi Expected to Make Full Recovery

Are you ready for this Central Division ride? It’s going to be a bit bumpy again. After losing 6-5 to…
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Michael CanterJune 10, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Cardinals, Big Papi Stable After Shooting, Rizzo Goes Full Lester on Themed Road Trip

It was a great week for Cubs fans. The team has won six of its last seven games, signed one…
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