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 AltmanMarch 28, 2023

Cubs Officially Add C Luis Torrens to Roster

This news has previously been reported, but the Cubs announced Tuesday that they have selected catcher Luis Torrens from Triple-A…
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Evan AltmanMarch 28, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/28/23): PCA in CF, Alcántara in RF, Caissie in LF for Final Spring Game

The Cubs wrap up Cactus League play with a rematch against the White Sox at Sloan Park, and they’re offering…
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Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree to $35M Extension

It’s nowhere near the length or value anyone predicted, but the Cubs and Nico Hoerner have agreed to a three-year,…
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Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs Option Christopher Morel, Outright Rowan Wick to AAA

David Ross has been hinting for some time now that Christopher Morel might not have a spot on the big…
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Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs Trade Zach McKinstry to Tigers for RHP Carlos Guzman

The Cubs announced Monday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Carlos Guzman from Detroit for infielder Zach McKinstry. There had…
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Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/27/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Mastrobuoni in RF, Taillon Starting

The Cubs have what looks like a regular-season lineup for their penultimate spring game, perhaps with a hint as to…
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Evan AltmanMarch 26, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/26/23): Hoerner Back (Fingers Crossed), Steele Starting

I’m still on spring break, so these will continue to be sparse for the next few days. The one big…
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Evan AltmanMarch 25, 2023

Adrian Sampson Optioned to AAA, Hayden Wesneski Named to Rotation as Cubs Trim Spring Roster to 39

The Cubs have reduced the spring roster from 41 to 39 players, with the most prominent cut coming as right-handed…
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Evan AltmanMarch 25, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/25/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Ríos at 1B, Elias Starting

Update: New tires being installed now, let’s just hope Hoerner’s arm gets better quickly. He has been scratched again due…
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Evan AltmanMarch 24, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/24/23, Late SS Game): Morel Leads Off, Barnhart Bats Second, Sampson Starting

The Cubs kicked off their Friday split-squad action with their Opening Day starter and they’ll conclude it with a pitcher…
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