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 AltmanJune 23, 2026

Edward Cabrera Carted Away After Suffering Left Leg Injury

Edward Cabrera weathered an early rough patch to make it through five innings, but the last play might have been…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/23/26): Finally Some Decent Weather, Cabrera Starting

Today is the 42nd anniversary of the Sandberg Game, so it sure would be nice if the Cubs actually get…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Cubs Add RHP Jayden Murray to Active Roster, Option Gavin Hollowell

After acquiring righty Jayden Murray from the Astros a few days ago, the Cubs have added him to the roster…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Justin Steele Throws Again for First Time Since Latest Setback

Justin Steele hasn’t pitched in a game since April 7, 2025, just his fourth start of the season, and he…
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Evan AltmanJune 22, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/22/26): Same Lineup as Yesterday, Imanaga Pitching, Storms in Forecast

Update: The game has been postponed and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. The forecast for Queens…
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Evan AltmanJune 22, 2026

Looking at Mechanical Changes Behind Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Unprecedented Tear

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been MLB’s best player in June, and it’s not even close. His 2.4 fWAR is 0.7 higher…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJune 22, 2026

Cubs Release ‘Champions Gate’ Rendering Ahead of July 18 Dedication

It was announced during Cubs Convention that the team would be adding a new monument to celebrate the 10th anniversary…
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Evan AltmanJune 21, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/21/26): PCA Batting Leadoff, Bregman Second, Imanaga Facing Cease (PPD)

This one has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be played on Thursday, August 6 at 1:20pm CT.…
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Evan AltmanJune 20, 2026

Cubs Reportedly Acquire RHP Jayden Murray from Astros

As first reported by Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston, the Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the…
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Evan AltmanJune 20, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/20/26): PCA Leads Off, Hoerner Second, Rea Starting

Baseball sure is a lot more fun when you’re winning, and it’s a lot less stressful when the outcome is…
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