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 16, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs Nip Padres, Bullpen Excels, Shaw Demoted, Soto Misses Judge

“Believe in me as I believe in you.” – Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins The Cubs handed the Padres…
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Michael CanterApril 15, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs Loss Frighteningly 2024-ish, Morgan Down With Bad Elbow, More Tucker Extension Buzz, Happy Jackie Robinson Day

“And my time is a piece of wax falling on a termite that’s choking on the splinters.” – Loser by…
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Michael CanterApril 14, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs Take 2 from Star-Studded Dodgers, Padres Next, PCA Tables Extension Talks

“You should never argue with a crazy mind (mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-), you oughta know by now (you oughta know by now)…” –…
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Michael CanterApril 10, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs Miss Chance to Sweep Rangers, Steele to IL, MLB Considering Salary Cap Ahead of 2026 CBA Talks

“You look at me, you’ve got nothing left to say. I moan and pout at you until I get my…
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Michael CanterApril 4, 2025

The Rundown: Home Opener Finally Arrives, Tucker & Suzuki Swing Hot Bats, MLB Players Offer Money-Saving Life Hacks

“Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial. For what it’s worth, it was worth all the while.” – Good…
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Michael CanterApril 2, 2025

The Rundown: Trends Emerging as Cubs Hit .500, Tucker Continues to Mash, Padres Extend Merrill

“I felt so good, wanna do the same.” – Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker The Cubs beat the A’s…
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Michael CanterApril 1, 2025

Brewers Off to Ugly Start, Look Nothing Like Projected Division Winner

I was able to sneak behind enemy lines yesterday to watch the Brewers’ season opener, and though I’m no Henry…
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Michael CanterApril 1, 2025

The Rundown: Kelly Leads West Coast Onslaught, Brown Wins First Start, Lynn Retires, Profar Gets 80-Game Suspension

“Gotta find a way, find a way when I’m there. Gotta find a way, a better way. I’d better wait.”…
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Michael CanterMarch 31, 2025

The Rundown: Repugnant Bullpen Costs Cubs Another Win, Boyd Impressive in First Start, Yanks Blast 15 Dingers in Weekend Onslaught

“Plop, plop, fizz, fizz…” – Alka-Seltzer commercial, 1976 If I started with an actual song based on yesterday’s bullpen implosion,…
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Michael CanterMarch 29, 2025

The Rundown: Baseball is Back, Cubs Grab First Win, Hoyer & Counsell Have Much to Prove, ChiSox Win Opener

“If I go, there will be trouble. If I stay it will be double.” – Shoud I Stay or Should…
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