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.

Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJuly 2, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/2/25): Same Batting Order, Imanaga Pitching

The Cubs won the first game of this series in relatively forgettable fashion, other than the wild 2nd inning that…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJuly 2, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Palencia Seizing Closer Role, Woodford Gone, Kershaw Nearing 3K, Strong Beard Game

It’s Wednesday and the Cubs are riding the wave of a series-opening win that saw them mix small-ball with power.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJuly 2, 2025

Notes from Iowa: Wicks Pitching Well, Little Looks Good, Caissie Feeling Better

Most of the talk lately has been about the Cubs acquiring a starting pitcher or two, with several top prospects…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJuly 1, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/1/25): Kelly Catching, Shaw at 3B, Boyd Starting

The Cubs finished June with a disappointing 13-13 record, which should tell you just about everything you need to know…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJuly 1, 2025

Carter Hawkins Provides Quick Injury Updates on Javier Assad, Miguel Amaya

With all the talk about who the Cubs will add via trade, they will also be getting reinforcements from the…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJuly 1, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Suzuki’s Power Surge, List of SP Targets Just Got Shorter, Barnhart Retires, Running Man Trailer

Have you ever felt like you’re trying to walk up an escalator that is moving just fast enough that you’re…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJune 30, 2025

Why Does Craig Counsell Keep Batting Dansby Swanson at Run-Producing Spots in Order?

Dansby Swanson began the season batting primarily in the five-hole, getting 119 consecutive plate appearances there once the Cubs began…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJune 30, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Cubs’ Need for Offensive Upgrade Becoming More Obvious, Caissie & Wiggins in Futures Game

The Cubs are off today, a situation made far more bearable by the fact that the Brewers lost to the…
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Game Day

Evan AltmanJune 29, 2025

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (6/29/25): Astros 2, Cubs 0: Tough Luck Loss Ends .500 June

The Cubs went into the last day of June just a game over .500 on the month and clinging to…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 29, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/29/25): Swanson Batting Cleanup, Turner at 1B, Berti at 3B, Taillon on Bump

Their win last night meant the Cubs will go into July with a lead in the NL Central, it’s just…
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