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 CanterJanuary 17, 2025

The Rundown: Sammy Sosa Returns, Kyle Tucker Signs Pre-Arb Deal, Cubs Unveil Slick Alternate Jerseys, Bob Uecker Passes Away

Happy CubsCon Day to all who celebrate. I will not be attending, nor I will not be able to watch…
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Michael CanterJanuary 15, 2025

The Rundown: BP Less Bullish on Cubs Top Prospects, Bregman Could Pivot Toward Short-Term Deal, IFA Signings Slow

Baseball Prospectus dropped its subscription-based Top 101 Prospects for 2025, and there are two things I wanted to point out…
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Michael CanterJanuary 14, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs’ Pursuit of Sasaki Fails, PCA Named 2025 Breakout Star, Overdose May Have Killed Matusz

The Cubs had a seat at the table in their attempt to lure Japanese superstar Rōki Sasaki to Chicago, but…
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Michael CanterJanuary 2, 2025

The Rundown: Cubs Marginally Improved Entering 2025, Sasaki Decision Still Weeks Away, Kris Bryant Primed for Comeback

Call me crazy, but the acquisition of Kyle Tucker has lost much of its luster as we roll through the…
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Michael CanterDecember 24, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs May Be Done Spending, Dodgers Like Suzuki, Tigers Aggressively Pursuing Bregman

I don’t suppose we’ll be hearing much, if any, baseball news today. With that in mind, I would like to…
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Michael CanterDecember 24, 2024

Finding 7 Wins with Cubs Christmas Wishlist

I finished my Christmas shopping weeks ago, making today a Festivus miracle of sorts. Countless sufferers at this hour are…
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Michael CanterDecember 23, 2024

The Rundown: Sosa and Ricketts Make Nice, Cubs Still Seeking Pitchers, Rickey Henderson Passes Away

I was off last week and planned to provide more content than usual, but I fell sick, so I intend…
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Michael CanterDecember 18, 2024

The Rundown: Trader Jed Not Done Making Moves, Bellinger Joins Yankees, MLB Releases Arm Injury Study

I applaud Jed Hoyer for his old-school approach to this offseason. Chicago’s president of baseball operations continues to navigate the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 13, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs Finally Acquire Tucker, Bellinger Trade Expected Soon, Pitching Costs Escalating

I’ve been holding this piece up while the Astros and Cubs finalize the deal for Kyle Tucker, and now it’s…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterDecember 13, 2024

Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso Rumors Add Excitement to Slow Offseason

The national pundits are as frustrated with the Cubs’ slow offseason as the rest of us, none more than Ken…
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