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 AltmanMay 5, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/5/26): Bregman DH, Shaw at 3B, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs come into tonight’s game winners of 12 straight, with four of those wins coming via walk-off. That was…
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Evan AltmanMay 5, 2026

Pedro Ramírez Named International League Player of the Month, Kevin Alcántara Leads Minors with 12 HRs

Cubs infield prospect Pedro Ramírez, who ranks ninth in MLB Pipeline’s organizational rankings, has been named International League Player of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 5, 2026

Cubs Again Make Their Own Luck, Win Fourth Walk-Off During 12-Game Streak

There was a lot of discussion during Monday’s Marquee broadcast about the influence of skill and luck on the results…
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Evan AltmanMay 4, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/4/26): Familiar Batting Order, Cabrera Starting

The Cubs have been a force to be reckoned with at home, and they come into this series winners of…
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Evan AltmanMay 4, 2026

Cubs Leveraging Friendly Confines’ Unique Environment During Win Streak

Wrigley Field has played host to its fair share of legendary players and games over the last century-plus, and all…
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Evan AltmanMay 3, 2026

Cubs Claim LHP Luis Peralta off Waivers from Cardinals

In their unending quest for emergency pitching depth, the Cubs have claimed left-handed reliever Luis Peralta — the younger brother…
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Evan AltmanMay 3, 2026

Cubs Activate Daniel Palencia, DFA Yacksel Ríos

I guess throwing 98 mph really doesn’t guarantee you a job… The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Daniel Palencia…
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Evan AltmanMay 3, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/3/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Mo Baller DH, Boyd Bump Day

The Cubs have won 10 straight games at Wrigley and can earn their third sweep in a row there with…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 2, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/2/26): Busch Leads Off, Shaw at 2B, Imanaga Facing Dude Named Ryne

The Cubs got their homestand off to a nice start on Friday, though they made it a little close for…
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Evan AltmanMay 1, 2026

Nico Hoerner Exits Early with Neck Stiffness

Nico Hoerner started Friday afternoon’s game and doubled to lead off the bottom of the 1st, but he was lifted…
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