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 AltmanJuly 26, 2026

Daniel Palencia, Hunter Harvey Tracking Toward Early August Rehab Assignments

The Cubs are very active in the search for pitching help on the trade market, but the deadline could coincide…
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Evan AltmanJuly 26, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/26/26): Taillon Going for Sweep

It’s always good to have two wins banked heading into a series finale, and that’s where the Cubs sit after…
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Evan AltmanJuly 25, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/25/26): PCA Continues Assault on NL, Imanaga Faces Skenes

The Cubs snuck one out last night in the series opener, which was even bigger because the Brewers, Cardinals, and…
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Evan AltmanJuly 25, 2026

Matt Shaw Could Resume Swinging Soon, James Triantos Staying Present as Deadline Looms

We know the Cubs are in the market for pitching help, both in the rotation and the bullpen, as the…
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Evan AltmanJuly 25, 2026

MVPete Crow-Armstrong Strengthens Case as MLB’s Best Player

Even if Shohei Ohtani wasn’t being indefinitely shut down from pitching due to lingering left knee inflammation, Pete Crow-Armstrong would…
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Evan AltmanJuly 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/24/26): Boyd Bump Day Against Bucs

The Savannah Bananas have invaded Wrigley Field this weekend, so it’s fitting that the Cubs are in Pittsburgh to play…
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Evan AltmanJuly 24, 2026

Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara

After a fair bit of guessing as to how the Cubs would accommodate James Triantos, the club officially announced his…
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Evan AltmanJuly 24, 2026

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds

Just like my 401(k), the Cubs’ postseason odds have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite taking their share of bumps…
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Evan AltmanJuly 23, 2026

Cubs Agree to Terms with 12 Players from 2026 Draft

The Chicago Cubs today announced they have agreed to terms with 12 more players from the 2026 MLB Draft, including…
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Evan AltmanJuly 23, 2026

Cubs Reportedly Promoting James Triantos for MLB Debut

According to Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes, the Cubs will be promoting James Triantos to make his MLB debut…
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