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 9, 2025

Shōta Imanaga Honors Ryne Sandberg on Unique Topps Trading Card

Shōta Imanaga endeared himself to Cubs fans right from the jump, singing “Go Cubs Go” to open his introductory press…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 9, 2025

Cubs, Bears Create Shitstorm Tornado of Frustration

Fire everyone. Literally. Just burn it all to the ground, bulldoze the ashes under, and rebuild it. Monday saw a…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (9/8/25): Cubs 1, Braves 4 – Offense Sputters Again as Tucker Remains Out

A day after pissing the game away in the 9th inning, the Cubs did everyone a favor and ended this…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/25): Busch Leads Off, PCA at DH, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs just dropped two of three to the Nationals, thanks in large part to their anemic offense and an…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Moisés Ballesteros Apparently in Atlanta as Cubs’ Health Questions Persist

Craig Counsell told reporters after Sunday’s loss that he didn’t expect to have Kyle Tucker in Monday’s lineup, and that…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Daniel Palencia May Need Reset Even if Shoulder Issue Clears Quickly

I was going to go all Michael Canter and use a Nine Inch Nails “Closer” epigram due to the heteronymous…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 7, 2025

Cubs Plan to Keep Playing Shorthanded in Atlanta

Kyle Tucker has missed the last four games after leaving this past Tuesday’s contest with calf tightness, and he’s not…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 7, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/7/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Santana at 1B, Alcántara in CF, Bullpen Game

What’s better than a bullpen game? Well, a lot of things, but Craig Counsell is opting to use Drew Pomeranz…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 6, 2025

PCA Exits Early After Fouling Ball off Knee

Pete Crow-Armstrong had one of the Cubs’ three hits Saturday afternoon, but another ball off his bat may have been…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 6, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/6/25): Busch Leads Off, Castro in RF, Boyd Bump Day

Before we get to the game at hand, I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of…
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