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.

Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2025

Cade Horton New Betting Favorite for NL ROY, Which Cubs Probably Don’t Like

The Cubs would have preferred to keep Cade Horton in the minors as a way to preserve both his workload…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2025

Seiya Suzuki Looks Like He Could Use a Break, Too Bad Cubs Lack Capable Backup

The marathon slog of a 162-game season can be difficult on even the best players, whether mentally or physically, and…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 24, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/24/25): Busch Leading Off, Kelly Catching, Hendricks Starting

The Cubs obliterated the Angels last night behind their biggest scoring outburst in weeks, nearly overshadowing the superb effort from…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 23, 2025

Cubs Recall Jordan Wicks, Option Javier Assad

Fresh arms are the priority at this point. See press release below… The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 23, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/25): Busch Leads Off, Castro at 3B, Horton Starting

The Cubs jumped out to a series lead thanks to just enough offense, including solo homers from two players who…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/22/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Turner 1B, No Caissie, Assad Starting

I’m really worn out and hangry, so forgive me for openly bitching about Owen Caissie‘s absence right in the headline.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2025

Cubs Recall Javier Assad, Place Ryan Brasier on IL

Hey, looks like Javier Assad was hanging around as an injury replacement after all. The good news is that it’s…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2025

Watch: Ryne Sandberg Funeral Mass, Tribute

In case you weren’t able to watch on Friday morning or maybe only caught snippets, below is the entirety of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Jump to Nearly 99% Playoff Odds

I have been in the car for about seven hours today after commuting to and from Wrigley to view Ryne…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 21, 2025

Kyle Tucker Addresses Hand Injury Before Returning to Lineup

Kyle Tucker is back in the lineup for Thursday’s finale with the Brewers after sitting out the Cubs’ three wins…
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