Michael Canter is the Lead Writer at Cubs Insider. A Chicago-born Cubs fan, he passionately covers competitive sports, focusing on team and individual sports disciplines. Michael has been a part of the Cubs Insider team since 2014, contributing regularly to the daily Rundown series and sharing his insights on the world of sports.
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Michael Canter's coverage primarily revolves around baseball, particularly the Chicago Cubs and MLB offseason activities. He seems to be interested in trade rumors, investment analysis related to baseball, and event coverage.
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By: Michael Canter
“They’re selling postcards of the hanging.” — Desolation Row by Bob Dylan and performed by The Grateful Dead Thanks to a rousing 10-4 win over the Pirates, the Cubs are no longer riding a double-digit losing streak. Craig Counsell, who has mostly remained immune to big media tough love, looked relieved in his postgame interview, …
By: Michael Canter
“And so it was later as the miller told his tale. That her face at first just ghostly turned a whiter shade of pale.” – A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum Yesterday was an emotional day here at Cubs Insider and it made me proud to see our readers rally in the comments …
By: Michael Canter
“It’s an allemande left and an allemande right, c’mon you f**kin’ dummy get your right step right. Get off the stage you goddamn goof get off.” — The Rodeo Song by Garry Lee & the Showdown At some point I knew I had to wake up, start my day, and then had to try to …
By: Michael Canter
“You say, ‘yes.’ I say, ‘no.’ You say, ‘stop’ and I say, ‘go, go, go.’ — Hello, Goodbye by The Beatles All three games in the Cubs-A’s series came down to the last at-bat, and finally, Chicago emerged victorious by showing some seemingly absent fire in a fast-paced 9th inning to earn the walk-off. Will it …
By: Michael Canter
“Born under a bad sign. Been down since I began to crawl. If it wasn’t for bad luck, you know, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — Born Under a Bad Sign by Albert King Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was interviewed by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers and said the trade deadline “was …
By: Michael Canter
“I’m in the high-fidelity first class traveling set and I think I need a Learjet.” – Money by Pink Floyd I spent the last two days testing for and renewing my financial regulatory licenses, and after all that I’m actually happy to be back to writing about baseball. I’m just not very happy to be …
By: Michael Canter
“The traffic’s stuck and you’re not moving anywhere. You thought you’d find a friend to take you out of this place, someone who could lend a hand.” – Beautiful Day by U2 I’m sure the Cubs have all y’all down today, just like me, but if you need something to make that chopped liver a little …
By: Michael Canter
“What seems to be is always better than nothing.” — What a Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers. If Jed Hoyer found an Aladdin’s lamp you can bet your ass he’d have three wishes ready to go: His offense rediscovering its long-missing mojo. An injury-free quality start from anybody in his rotation not named Ben …
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“A pie in the face for being a sleepy bull-toad.” – Daydream by The Lovin’ Spoonful I’m not sure what to make of the 2026 Cubs, but I do think Jed Hoyer should simply sit on his hands at this year’s trade deadline. I’ll break it down in train-of-thought style, if you don’t mind. The …
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“We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Message of Love by Pretenders Summerfest is happening up here in Milwaukee, and its a helluva break from Cubs baseball. I saw Garth Brooks the other night, and tonight I’m going to see Aldo Nova, Styx minus …
