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.

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Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/15/25): Turner Still Batting Third, Workman at 3B, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs have shown the ability to bounce back from bad games in the past, but it’s typically been on…
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Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Matt Shaw Optioned to AAA Iowa, Vidal Bruján Reinstated from IL

Matt Shaw entered spring training as the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect and favorite to win the starting third base job…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Reliever Eli Morgan Expected to Hit IL After Pitching Through Elbow Issues

Another day, another Cubs pitcher down after pitching through elbow issues. Righty changeup specialist Eli Morgan was acquired from the…
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Evan AltmanApril 14, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/25): Turner DH, Amaya Catching, Taillon Against Cease

We caught a break with Sunday Night Baseball, but the Cubs are back to these godforsaken West Coast start times…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 14, 2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong Appreciates Cubs’ Extension Offer, Timing Not Right Yet

A day after the report about the Cubs approaching Pete Crow-Armstrong with a multiyear extension that could have maxed out…
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Evan AltmanApril 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/13/25): Happ Leads Off, Turner DH, Rea of Sunshine Pitching

My kingdom for an afternoon game. At least this Sunday Night Baseball Affair gets an earlier start than either of…
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Evan AltmanApril 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/25): Turner at 3B, Kelly Catching, Brown Bump Day

It’s like deja vu all over again as the Cubs face the same pair of Dodgers starters in LA as…
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Evan AltmanApril 12, 2025

Cubs Have Next-Man-Up Mentality Facing Justin Steele’s Potential Extended Absence

The Cubs were facing a very challenging stretch of the season regardless, but their path to May and beyond may…
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Evan AltmanApril 11, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/11/25): Happ Leads Off, Tucker Second, Boyd on Bump

Oh, how I’ve missed these late West Coast starts. And by that I mean it’d be preferable to undergo another…
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Evan AltmanApril 11, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Head to LA with Nearly 60% Postseason Odds

For those who haven’t been around for this column in the past, yes, I know it’s early. The purpose of…
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