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 AltmanMay 17, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/17/24): Tauchman Leads Off, Happ Bats Second, Bellinger in RF, Hendricks Starting

The Cubs didn’t do much against fireballing righty Jared Jones last night and things don’t get any easier this afternoon…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 17, 2024

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 65.3% Playoff Odds, Fall Behind Brewers After Recent Stumbles

The last week hasn’t been particularly kind to the Cubs, with a 3-3 road trip followed by a series-opening loss…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 16, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/16/24): Tauchman Leads Off, Happ in LF, Steele Starting

When deployed properly, bullying works. Just look at the way I fixed the Cubs offense by threatening not to type…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 16, 2024

Looks Like Pete Crow-Armstrong Forcing His Way into Extended Stay

With zero due respect to those who believe 19 plate appearances constitute a legitimate sample size, Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t get…
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Evan AltmanMay 16, 2024

Mason Miller Would Make Nice Addition, Just Not at Insanely Steep Cost

Mason Miller throws the hardest four-seamer in MLB with an average of 100.9 mph and he’s struck out a staggering…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 16, 2024

Reverse Superman Javier Assad Building Solid Second-Place Cy Young Candidacy

With six more scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday night in Atlanta, Javier Assad pushed his record to 4-0…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 15, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/15/24): Tauchman Leads Off, M&M Middle Infield, Assad Starting

I typically enjoy writing these posts, but I’m boycotting detailed breakdowns until the Cubs score some flippin’ runs. Do you…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 15, 2024

Keegan Thompson to IL with Viral Illness, Luke Little Recalled

Stop me if you’ve heard this, but the Cubs have placed yet another pitcher on the IL. At least it’s…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 15, 2024

Cubs Starting to Sound a Little Desperate When Talking Bullpen Upgrades

I don’t know that anyone expected to go into Atlanta and sweep the Braves or even take two of three,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 14, 2024

Adbert Alzolay Has Right Flexor Strain, No Return Timeline Yet

Imaging on Adbert Alzolay‘s right forearm revealed a right flexor tendon strain, but the team has not yet said anything…
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