Evan Altman

Evan Altman is the EIC and co-founder of Cubs Insider and has proclaimed himself Central Indiana's foremost Cubs authority. He is a husband, father, homebrewer, and award-winning blogger with entirely too much pop culture knowledge. Evan's greatest accomplishments include scoring 400 points in Magic Johnson's Fast Break, naming all 10 members of the Wu-Tang Clan in under 3.5 seconds, and winning the Meese Literary Award at Hanover College.

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Evan AltmanSeptember 13, 2025

Watch: Cubs Honor Anthony Rizzo with Tribute Video

Anthony Rizzo officially retired Saturday as a Chicago Cub, which is as it should be. He and his family were…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/13/25): Busch Leads Off, Caissie RF, Rea Starting

There’s some inclement weather in the Chicago area, with thunderstorms possibly producing small hail through the morning and into the…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 13, 2025

Cubs Recall Owen Caissie, Option Kevin Alcántara

My dad often says, “Six one way, half a dozen the other,” and so it is with the Cubs’ revolving…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 12, 2025

Despite Delayed Decision, Minimal IL Stint for Kyle Tucker ‘Unlikely’

Craig Counsell told reporters prior to Friday’s game that Kyle Tucker is hitting and throwing, but he will not begin…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/12/25): Busch Leads Off, Ballesteros DH, Boyd Bump Day

Having the Rays at Wrigley for a weekend series late in the season reminds me of a game I attended…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 12, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 99.9% Following ATL Series Win

The Cubs are on the cusp of securing a postseason berth after first guaranteeing a winning record and then tying…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 11, 2025

Steals Indicative of Success with Cubs Swiping More Bags Than They Have in 40 Years

The Cubs are third in MLB with 149 stolen bases, more than they’ve had in any season since 1990. They’ll…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 10, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/10/25): Santana 1B, Turner DH, Taillon Starting

The Cubs evened things up last night behind another sterling performance by Cade Horton and a late rally the likes…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 10, 2025

Cade Horton Strengthens ROY Case with Another Sterling Performance

You know you’re having a good 10-game stretch when giving up one run over six-plus innings actually raises your ERA…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 9, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/9/25): Busch Leads Off, Tucker Still Not Ready, Horton Starting

The Cubs have now lost three straight and four of five, with a combined total of six runs in those…
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