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 CanterApril 3, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Get Much-Needed Break, Phillies Having Phun, Joe Maddon Too, Zack Greinke Has Monster Night

With no Cubs baseball yesterday, and coming off three consecutive losses that were not very pleasing to the eye, Tuesday…
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Michael CanterApril 2, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Show Lack of Urgency, Maddon Keeping Faith in Darvish and Edwards, Harper Returns to D.C.

I admired the way the Cubs played their fans for April Fool’s Day yesterday afternoon. Their Scents of Wrigley Field…
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Michael CanterApril 1, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Pitchers Struggling, Maddon Blames Monty, Offense Clicking, Another Bad Look for Commish

When you score 28 runs in a three-game series and you do not sweep the opposition, it should be considered…
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Michael CanterMarch 30, 2019

The Rundown: Off Day Musings, Pitch to Goldschmidt at Own Risk, Reflecting on ‘Kid K’

Yesterday’s obligatory off day and an extra glass of birthday wine has left me in a wandering state of mind…
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Michael CanterMarch 29, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Offense Clicks in Season Opener, Harper Booed in Phillies Debut, Fallout from Haunted 2011 GM Meetings

On a day where the ghosts of baseball past are often referenced, the Cubs exorcized all of the demons they…
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Michael CanterMarch 28, 2019

The Rundown: Opening Day Arrives, Jumping on Prediction Train, Officially Adopting Wally Dogger to Start Season

Holy Crap – it’s Opening day. Where did the time go? Is winter really over? Wasn’t I just shoveling my…
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Michael CanterMarch 27, 2019

The Rundown: Cubs Focus on Opportunity Hitting, Need Strong Offense to Eliminate Bullpen Concerns, Epstein Says Team in Win-Now Mode

They count now, and let’s hope the Cubs’ offensive onslaught continues into the regular season. If anything can restore my…
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Michael CanterMarch 26, 2019

The Rundown: Spring Training Ends Today, Hamels and Bote Go Yard vs. BoSox, Bryant Primed For Big Season

Just one more day of spring training. One last game this afternoon and then it’s time to leave camp behind…
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Michael CanterMarch 25, 2019

The Rundown: Spring Training Winds Down, Cubs Roster Basically Set, Strop Set to Close, Javy Heating Up

Good morning, and let me start your week with a few column notes: Starting today I will be changing to…
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Michael CanterMarch 23, 2019

The Rundown: Ernest Hemingway and Baseball, Yu Darvish Looking for Love, This Week’s Book and Flick

I spent three hours last night buried in the book The Old Man & The Sea so let’s see if…
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