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.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/22/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Morel Bats 8th, Smyly Starting

The Cubs eeked out a win in the first game of the series last night as the thinly-stretched pitching staff…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2023

Maybe Drew Smyly’s Getting a Real Start After All

Drew Smyly was removed from the rotation following a disastrous start against the Mets earlier in the month, his fourth…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 21, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/21/23): Tauchman in LF, Happ DH, Madrigal 3B, Assad on Bump

The Cubs continue their AL Central gantlet with a tilt against the Tigers in Detroit that could be their toughest…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 20, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/20/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Amaya Catching, Hendricks Starting for Series W

The Cubs bounced back with a win Saturday afternoon and are now even on this homestand with one game remaining…
Read More »
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 20, 2023

Cubs Reportedly ‘Have No Intention’ to Extend Marcus Stroman, Who May Not Return This Season

You may choose to file this under “No Shit” or “Consider the Source,” but a report (scroll down past the…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2023

Cubs DFA Tucker Barnhart, Recall Miles Mastrobuoni

The Cubs made a roster move Saturday morning, designating catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment and recalling Miles Mastrobuoni to Chicago.…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Candelario at 3B, Steele Starting

The Cubs have dropped two of their first three games on this brief homestand and they could really use a…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2023

Marcus Stroman Visited Wrigley Field Press Box Mid-Game to Discuss Rib Injury

Marcus Stroman has always marched to the beat of his own drummer, but the events of Friday afternoon were strange…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 18, 2023

Cubs Claim RHP Edwin Uceta off Waivers from Mets

The Cubs have claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the New York Mets and optioned him to Triple-A…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 18, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/23): Morel Leads Off, Wisdom at 1B, Taillon Starting

The Cubs survived against the White Sox thanks to a huge homer from Christopher Morel, so maybe they’ll be awake…
Read More »