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 AltmanSeptember 5, 2023

Justin Steele Has Actually Gotten Better Since Setting New Career High for Innings

Following a sporadic minor league tenure plagued by injuries, Justin Steele set professional career highs for starts (24) and innings…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 4, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/4/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Bellinger DH, Steele Facing Giants

The Cubs looked for a while like they were headed for a third straight loss in Cincy on Sunday, but…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 3, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/3/23): Taillon Starting, Canario Still Not Playing

I’m equal parts pissed and disappointed with what the Cubs are doing this weekend, and I don’t just mean getting…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 2, 2023

Brandon Hughes, Nick Burdi Join I-Cubs for Rehab Assignments

The Cubs have a full active roster at the moment, but they’ll continue to tweak things as needed down the…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 2, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/2/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Wisdom 1B, Assad Starting

The Cubs earned a split of yesterday’s doubleheader, though dropping the nightcap in a walk-off washed away the good vibes…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 1, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/1/23, Game 2): Tauchman Leads Off, Candelario at 3B, Cuas Serves as Opener

The Cubs cruised in Game 1 this afternoon after getting off to a slow start, which is pretty much just…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 1, 2023

Matt Shaw Moves into Pipeline’s Top 100, Should Continue to Move Quickly Through Cubs’ Pipeline as 3B

Matt Shaw said shortly after being drafted that he felt he could move quickly through the minor leagues and that…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 1, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/1/23, Game 1): Tauchman Leads Off, Morel DH, Wicks Working

After taking care of business with two wins against the Brewers, the Cubs now face the flagging Reds for four…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 1, 2023

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Over 75% Playoff Odds, More Than 12x Jump from July 17

A little less than seven weeks ago, FanGraphs had the Cubs sitting at a mere 6.0% chance to make the…
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Evan AltmanAugust 31, 2023

Cubs Add Alexander Canario, Shane Greene as Rosters Expand

Alexander Canario shattered his left ankle in three places and then dislocated his left shoulder in the ensuing tumble when…
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