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 CanterAugust 20, 2024

The Rundown: Early Season Bullpen Struggles Hurting Cubs’ Playoff Chances, Hoyer Cuts Neris, El Mago Finally Returns

“Go it alone, honey. Rome wasn’t built in a day. But now it’s a ruin, the joke has worn thin…
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Michael CanterAugust 8, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs Clicking Ahead of Crosstown Classic, PCA Finds Offensive Groove, White Sox Fire Pedro Grifol

“And there ain’t no road just like it anywhere I found. Running south on Lake Shore Drive, heading into town.…
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Michael CanterAugust 5, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs Squander Chance to Sweep Cardinals, Amaya & PCA Heating Up, White Sox Nearly Fired Grifol

“Last Sunday morning the sunshine felt like rain. The week before they all seemed the same.” – Allman Brothers Band,…
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Michael CanterAugust 1, 2024

The Rundown: Offensive Outburst Boosts Cubs, Counsell Pushing for Playoffs, Hoyer Admits Opposition to Long-Term Deals, White Sox Lose Again

“Well, I know what’s right. I’ve got just one life in a world that keeps on pushing me around.” –…
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Michael CanterJuly 31, 2024

The Rundown: Hoyer Attempts to Thread Deadline Needle, Morel Slaps in Rays Debut, Trade Deadline Winners & Losers

“Come to me now, and rest your head for just five minutes. Everything is done.” – Crosby, Still, and Nash,…
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Michael CanterJuly 30, 2024

The Rundown: Morel Example of Consistent Organizational Failure, Counsell Expects Taillon to Stay, Happy Deadline Day

“All my bags are packed and I’m ready to go. I’m standin’ here outside your door. I hate to wake…
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Michael CanterJuly 29, 2024

The Rundown: Morel Trade Could Signal Additional Moves, Front Office Believes in Pearson’s Potential, Trade Rumors Running Rampant

“Where have all the people gone my honey? Where have all the people gone today?” – Widespread Panic, Walk Me…
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Michael CanterJuly 23, 2024

The Rundown: Hoyer Shifts Focus to 2025 and Beyond, Taillon Likeliest Cub to Be Traded, Pirates Shifting to Buy Mode

“Surrender, surrender, but don’t give yourself away.” – Cheap Trick, Surrender The Cubs raised the white flag yesterday, and it…
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Michael CanterJuly 22, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs Missing ‘Buzz Factor,’ Taillon, Steele, Bellinger Are Potential Trade Candidates, Dodgers/White Sox Discussing Blockbuster Deal

“Everybody needs a change; a chance to check out the new.” – Stevie Wonder, Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing…
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Michael CanterJuly 3, 2024

The Rundown: Cubs’ Options Limited During Trade Season, Bellinger Wants to Start Slugging, All-Star Starters Announced Tonight

“It’s time to move on. It’s time to get going. What lies ahead, I have no way of knowing.” Tom…
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