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 AltmanAugust 30, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Candelario DH, Hendricks Going for Series W

I said after Monday’s game that two runs weren’t enough to win, so I guess the Cubs were just out…
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Evan AltmanAugust 30, 2023

Justin Steele, Adbert Alzolay Highlight Homegrown Pitching Leading Way for Cubs

Among myriad individual decisions and outcomes we could all point out, the broader failure to develop homegrown pitching was a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 29, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Morel DH, Steele Starting

The Cubs put up a lackluster effort last night in the series opener against the Brewers, lowlighted by the four…
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Evan AltmanAugust 29, 2023

Cubs Recall Anthony Kay, Place José Cuas on Bereavement List

The Cubs have placed right-handed pitcher José Cuas on the bereavement list and recalled left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay from Triple-A…
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Evan AltmanAugust 28, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/28/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Bellinger in CF, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs come into the final series of August on a nice little run, having won eight of their last…
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Evan AltmanAugust 27, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/27/23): Hoerner Leading Off, Bellinger DH, Assad Starting

The Cubs picked up another win last night behind a stellar debut from Jordan Wicks and enough offense to overcome…
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Evan AltmanAugust 26, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/26/23): Morel DH, Madrigal at 2B, Wicks Making MLB Debut

The Cubs put up a lackluster effort in Pittsburgh last night, flailing helplessly as Pirates starter Mitch Keller carved them…
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Cubs Injury News

Evan AltmanAugust 26, 2023

Cubs Officially Promote Jordan Wicks, Place Michael Fulmer on 15-Day IL

As expected, lefty Jordan Wicks has been promoted and he’ll take the bump Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, his spot…
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Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/25/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Candelario DH, Hendricks on Hill

The Cubs took the first game of the series in close fashion, a practice that’s become a bit too commonplace…
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Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2023

Cubs Clear Another 40-Man Spot After Waiving, Outrighting Edwin Uceta

The Cubs made an under-the-radar procedural move Friday that should factor in a more significant way within the next week…
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