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 8, 2019

The Rundown: Hamels Leads Ho-Hum W, Kimbrel Introduced, Tribune Writer Switches Cubs Allegiance to Sox

I may be in the minority but I love quick, unapologetically boring wins like yesterday’s triumph over the Cardinals. Cole…
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Michael CanterJune 7, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Looking For Sweep Revenge, Redbirds Snubbed Taylor Davis, Rivalry Hits London in 2020

Bring on the Redbirds! St. Louis is in town and the Cubs should have nothing on their minds but a…
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Michael CanterJune 6, 2019

The Rundown: Bote Goes Off, Kimbrel Signing a Bargain, Minor Leaguer Breaks Up No-No With Bunt Single

It was nice of the Cubs’ bullpen to openly demonstrate yesterday evening just how much they need Craig Kimbrel. If…
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Michael CanterJune 5, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Back in First, Báez Most Exciting Player in Baseball, Schwarber Goes Apollo, Third Rounder Michael McAvene Could Be Special

Back in first place, just like that. And how about Kyle Schwarber and his 50th anniversary tribute to Apollo 11?…
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Michael CanterJune 4, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Draft Could Be Decent, Lester Returns to Form, Báez and Contreras Go Yard, CarGo Flashes Leather

I suppose there’s a million reasons why Theo Epstein is president of baseball operations for the Cubs and neither Jonathan…
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Michael CanterJune 3, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Need Bullpen Help, Offense Slumping, Kimbrel Free of Draft Pick Compensation, MLB Draft Day Here

Eleven blown saves by Cubs’ relievers through 57 games. I cannot help but remain focused on that troubling stat. It’s…
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Michael CanterMay 26, 2019

The Rundown: Rizzo On Fire, Bryant Too, Chatwood Earns Save, Have a Safe Memorial Day Everyone

Leading Off My apologies that I have not been a daily contributor lately. I have been working with our overseas…
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Michael CanterMay 22, 2019

The Rundown: Báez Walks Off Despite Brusied Heel, Hamels Takes on Phils Today, Looking Back at PECOTA Projections

Last night’s 3-2 win over the Phillies seemed just as improbable as Monday’s 5-4 loss. Both games featured excellent performances…
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Michael CanterMay 20, 2019

The Rundown: Bullpen Bails Hendricks Out, Cubs Kicking Tires on Giles, Plenty of Relief Options Available, Arietta Returns to Wrigley Mound

It was nice to see the Cubs pick up the series win last night, but I didn’t like the way…
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Michael CanterMay 18, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Paste Nationals, Bryant, Baez Sizzling, Contreras Leads NL Catchers in Homers

It’s troubling for me to watch the Washington Nationals for a number of reasons: They’re far too good of a…
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