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 Minor League & Prospect News

Michael CanterMay 31, 2022

Minor League IPA: Kilian’s Absence Mitigated by Baby Boomstick, Caissie Flexing Muscles, Hawkins Talks Farm System

Ed. note: This one is running a day later than initially planned due to the rush of a doubleheader. We…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 30, 2022

The Rundown: A Walk Down Memory Lane 1977, Cubs Promote Swarmer for Spot Start, League Will Observe ‘Moment of Remembrance’ Today

“We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it. We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit. We…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 26, 2022

The Rundown: Early Fireworks in Cincy, Hoerner Officially Named Starting Shortstop, Alcantara Has a Night, Maddon Awestruck by Trout

“Hey! Said my name is called disturbance!” – The Rolling Stones, Street Fighting Man It turns out the Cubs and…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 25, 2022

The Rundown: Schwindel Bombs Reds, Kilian Likely Coming Up Soon, Young Joc Goes Off, Men’s Cologne More Than Just Aphrodisiac

“If I could snap my fingers; if I could flip a switch…I’d make that last bullet first you son of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 24, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Drop Reds, Finding Fit for Contreras, MLB and KBO Discussing Series Swaps, Perfect Games Trending Downward

“Hold on to what you can waiting for the end, not knowing when.” – Son Volt, Windfall The Cubs beat…
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Cubs MiLB Team News

Michael CanterMay 23, 2022

Minor League IPA: Crow-Armstrong Breaks into Top 100, Caissie Heating Up at South Bend, Higgins Clutch in Cubs Win

Hello and welcome to my new column, which, like The Rundown, will be a daily wraparound post covering minor league…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 20, 2022

The Rundown: D-Backs Dump Light-Hitting Cubs, Heyward Drawing Interest, Contreras Trade Not Fait Accompli, Boras Says Soto Staying Put

“I don’t know where you heard it. Don’t know who’s spreadin’ it ’round. All I know is I’m clean as…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 19, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Surrender to Pirates, Stroman Returns Tonight, Scherzer Hurt, Blue Jays Match Up Well in Soto Trade

“Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes the blues just get a hold of you.” – Carole King, Sweet…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 18, 2022

The Rundown: Younger Players Driving Cubs’ Recent Success, Minor League Affiliates Rolling, MLB Trade Market Heating Up

“Oh when I close my eyes, I start to realize what once was mine. And when you close that door,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Michael CanterMay 17, 2022

The Rundown: Cubs Stars Increase Value in Shutout Win, Contreras Bracing for Trade, Conforto Could Sign After Draft

“Give her my autograph and tell her ‘It’s been nice knowin’ ya.'” – The Monkees, Star Collector Do you know…
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