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 AltmanJune 25, 2024

Matt Shaw Named Southern League Player of the Week

Remember back in 2012-14 when the only joy we could find related to the Cubs was in their collection of…
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Evan AltmanJune 25, 2024

Yency Almonte ‘Not Progressing’ in Shoulder Rehab

Maybe the answers won’t be internal after all. Yency Almonte has been on the IL for about seven weeks with…
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Evan AltmanJune 25, 2024

Dr. Dansby Swanson May Need to Check Team’s Heartbeat Again Because Cubs Are Flatlining

Even if it’s way too early to issue them a death certificate, the 2024 Cubs are showing little sign of…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Nido Catching, Steele Starting

The Cubs are not a very good baseball team, but playing even worse teams helps them look better. They’ve only…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2024

Ryne Sandberg Statue Celebration Provided Brief Respite from Cubs’ Woes

It’s fitting that Dave Matthews was at Wrigley Field Sunday night since both he and the Cubs have been responsible…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/23/24): Ryno Gets Statue on 40th Ann’y of Sandberg Game

I have found myself apologizing far too often for being overly dismissive with the lineup posts this season, but I…
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Evan AltmanJune 22, 2024

Cubs Activate Keegan Thompson, Option Luke Little

Media release below… The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson from the paternity list and optioned LHP Luke…
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Evan AltmanJune 22, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/22/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Nido Debuts, Taillon Starting

The Cubs got absolutely dog-walked in the series opener against the Mets and the result was made even worse by…
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Evan AltmanJune 21, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/21/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Bote at 3B, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs are coming off of just their second series win in well over a month, but they’re facing a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJune 20, 2024

‘Savage’ Kyle Hendricks Has Best Game of Season, Shōta Imanage Rises to No. 5 in Power Rankings

This one is going to lean more than a little to the lazy side of things, but I don’t really…
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