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 AltmanApril 28, 2023

Hosmer Not Looking Over Shoulder at Mervis, Vows to ‘Help Him Any Way I Can’

Matt Mervis has continued last year’s torrid hitting into the 2023 season and it sure looks like the writing is…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 27, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/27/23): Hosmer at 1B, Madrigal at 3B, Wesneski Going for Series Win

The Cubs couldn’t keep up with the Padres after a late surge, so Thursday afternoon’s contest will decide the series.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 26, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/26/23): Mancini at 1B, Hosmer DH, Smyly Starting

The Cubs won their fifth shutout of the season last night behind another stellar effort from Justin Steele, getting them…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 26, 2023

Watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong Finishes Epic 16-Pitch AB with Grand Slam

Folks, Pete Crow-Armstrong isn’t as good as you’ve been led to believe. He’s actually better. During Wednesday afternoon’s game against…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 26, 2023

Hype or Hope? Justin Steele’s Ace Turn, Cody Bellinger’s Hot Start, Kyle Hendricks’ Increased Velo

In the interest of full disclosure, this is one of those pieces you put together when you’re running on mental…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 25, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/25/23): Hosmer at DH, Velázquez in CF, Steele Facing Padres

The Cubs had a rough weekend against the Dodgers as they only managed to capture one win in four games,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 25, 2023

Cubs Place Cody Bellinger on Paternity List, Recall Nelson Velázquez

The Chicago Cubs today recalled outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Iowa and placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the paternity leave…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 25, 2023

Kyle Hendricks Heading to Iowa for Rehab Assignment, Brailyn Márquez Throwing from Mound, More Pitching Injury Updates

Kyle Hendricks threw three innings in a simulated game in Mesa this past Sunday and he’s schedule to throw a…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 24, 2023

Justin Steele’s Cut-Ride Fastball, Drew Smyly’s ‘Unicorn’ Churve Keying Success

Justin Steele is 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA while striking out nearly one batter per inning, and he’s doing it…
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Game Day

Evan AltmanApril 23, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/23): Stroman Starting for Split

This series has gone back and forth to this point and the Cubs need to win the fourth game in…
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