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.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJuly 15, 2025

The Rundown Lite: PCA for Team USA, MLB Players Could Be Olympians, Caught Stealing Trailer

I’m currently prepping for my second gum graft procedure and will likely have to finish this afterwards, so pardon me…
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Evan AltmanJuly 14, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Draft Implications, Palencia’s Elite Velo, Brown Shoving at AAA, Red Sonja Reboot

Congratulations, you survived the first half of the MLB season. Actually more like 60% of the season, but you know…
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Evan AltmanJuly 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/13/25): Busch Leads Off, Bruján at 3B, Imanaga Closing First Half

The end of the first half is upon us, and the Cubs need a win to guarantee sole possession of…
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Evan AltmanJuly 13, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Rea May Have Tweaked His Offspeed, Second Half Closing

We’ve got a rare Sunday off as my son’s most recent tournament concluded on Saturday, so I’ve got an opportunity…
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Evan AltmanJuly 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Happ Bats 7, Boyd Starting

The Cubs played their second 11-0 game in the last five contests, but they were on the wrong side of…
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Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Turner DH, Flexen Starting

We’re heading into the final weekend of the season, and the Cubs are opting for a bullpen game in the…
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Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Maintain 92% Odds Despite Stumble in Minnesota

The Cubs peaked at 94.6% postseason odds with their drubbing of the Cardinals on July 4, but they’ve lost two…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

The Rundown Lite: PCA Posting Unprecedented Numbers, RIP Lee Elia, ABS in ASG, Frankenstein Trailer

Is it just me, or was that series at Wrigley against the Cardinals over a month ago? After scoring 28…
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Evan AltmanJuly 10, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/25): Tucker DH, Shaw at 3B, Rea Pitching to Avoid Sweep

Things are looking a little rough for the Cubs, who have dropped two straight while the Brewers keep beating up…
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Evan AltmanJuly 10, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Shaw’s Slump, DJLM DFA’d, Now You See Me 3

Whew, it’s been a busy week. I spent last night at my fifth Teddy Swims show, which was the best…
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