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 2, 2021

The Rundown: Hoyer Throws Star Trio Under the Bus, Ricketts Talks Reset, Dodgers Among Deadline Winners, Cubs Fans Among Week’s Biggest Losers

“Will you stand above me? Look my way, never love me, the rain keeps falling, rain keeps falling down.” –…
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Michael CanterJuly 30, 2021

The Rundown: Rizzo Trade Signals End of Era, Bryant & Kimbrel Should Be Next to Go, Frenzied Deadline Kicks into High Gear

“And don’t speak too soon, for the wheel’s still in spin, and there’s no tellin’ who that it’s namin’. For…
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Michael CanterJuly 29, 2021

The Rundown: Lots of Deadline Questions Without Concrete Answers, Expectations High Bryant Will Be Traded, Brewers Land Shortstop, AL Contenders Improve Via Big Trades

“Sundown, you better take care if I find you been creeping round my back stairs.” – Gordon Lightfoot, Sundown Instant…
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Michael CanterJuly 28, 2021

The Rundown: Reds Drub Cubs, Bryant Rumors Running Rampant, White Sox Kicking Tires on Cubs Relievers, Mariners Lash Out at DiPoto Over Astros Trade

“While I pondered on this dangerous but irresistible pastime, I took a heavenly ride through our silence. I knew the…
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Michael CanterJuly 27, 2021

Watch: Kris Bryant Unloads On Edgar García

With the Cubs trailing 7-3, Kris Bryant hits a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to…
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Michael CanterJuly 27, 2021

Watch: Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard For Third Straight Game

First baseman Anthony Rizzo blasted a two-run homer in the first inning, the third consecutive game in which he’s gone…
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Michael CanterJuly 27, 2021

The Rundown: Cubs Drop Reds With 9th-Inning KO, Báez Scolds Garrett, Chafin Traded to A’s, Nationals Shopping Almost Everybody

“Toes in the grass with our hands up high, dream as big as the midnight sky, so untamed and we’re…
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Michael CanterJuly 26, 2021

Watch: Javier Báez Gives Cubs 6-5 Walk-Off Win Over Reds

Pinch hitter Javier Báez puts Chicago in the win column with a first-pitch walk-off base hit off of archnemesis Amir…
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Michael CanterJuly 26, 2021

Watch: Clutch Contreras Homer Ties Game 5-5

After jumping to an early lead, the Cubs fell behind the Reds and climbed their way back. Willson Contreras just…
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Michael CanterJuly 26, 2021

Cubs Reportedly Trade Andrew Chafin to A’s Pending Medicals (Update: It’s Official)

Earlier this month Jed Hoyer ignited the summer stove by trading outfielder Joc Pederson to the Braves for minor league…
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