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 AltmanDecember 6, 2024

Cubs’ Reported Interest in Luis Castillo Could Indicate Cody Bellinger Trade Not Just Salary Dump

As is the case every year around the Winter Meetings, this is another case of fitting together hypothetical puzzle pieces…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2024

Yankees, Astros, Mariners Have All Checked on Cody Bellinger

It’s gotten to the point where a Cody Bellinger trade seems more likely than not. I’ve been of that opinion…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2024

Garrett Crochet’s Super High Price, A’s Reportedly Interested in Nico Hoerner

Ever since Jon Morosi’s report about the Cubs being “viable suitors” for Garrett Crochet gained traction, Chicago baseball social media…
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Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2024

Ian Happ, Two Other Players Not Returning to MLBPA’s Executive Subcommittee Following Spring Mutiny

I have a feeling this is only mildly interesting to a small subset of readers, and most of that is…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2024

Cubs Have Reportedly Had ‘Preliminary Talks’ with Mariners on Nico Hoerner Trade

Very interesting and not entirely unsurprising news on the trade front as Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports that…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2024

Cubs Officially Extend 670 The Score Radio Broadcasters Pat Hughes, Ron Coomer

This had previously been reported and is now being made official, so I’ll spare you more puns and just share…
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Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2024

Juan Soto Decision Could Come Soon, Cubs Among ‘Viable Candidates’ to Acquire Garrett Crochet

We can argue all day about how the Cubs should be going about their business this winter, but the fact…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 3, 2024

Cubs Being Aggressive in No Particular Direction, ‘Looking to Improve in Any Fashion’

The Cubs have steadfastly refused to pick a lane when it comes to building a sustainable winner, opting to avoid…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 3, 2024

Rob Manfred Floats Lead Trial Balloon with ‘Golden At-Bat’ Farce

Long envious of the headline-grabbing nature of other major sports’ accelerated free agency periods, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred recently sought…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 3, 2024

Catching Options Dwindling as Potential Cubs Target Kyle Higashioka Joins Rangers

Just a few days ago, we looked at a Cubs offseason that saw the additions of two non-tendered closers, an…
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