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 AltmanNovember 12, 2023

Cubs Indeed See Former Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins as Good Fit

There’s been a fair amount of online speculation about the Cubs’ potential interest in former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins,…
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Evan AltmanNovember 12, 2023

Cubs Could Define MLB Offseason, Growing Expectation They Will Make at Least One Big Trade

The Cubs are listed prominently among a group of 13 teams that could define the offseason, though the same things…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 11, 2023

Rambling Notes: Craig Counsell Spoke with David Ross, AJ Preller Hasn’t Heard from Jed Hoyer, Matt Mervis in Limbo

It’s a fairly slow day as far as news and rumors go, so I figured I’d slap together a few…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanNovember 11, 2023

As Expected, Cubs Unlikely to Engage Marcus Stroman in Reunion Talks

The Cubs weren’t willing to engage Marcus Stroman and agent Brodie Van Wagenen in extension talks during the season, and…
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Evan AltmanNovember 10, 2023

Cubs ‘Plan to Be Involved’ in Shohei Ohtani Process After Coming Close in 2017

We’ve previously discussed the idea that multiple opposing executives believe the Cubs are a “sleeper pick” to land Shohei Ohtani,…
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Evan AltmanNovember 9, 2023

David Ross Expresses Bittersweet Gratitude in First Public Comments Since Cubs Dismissal

Given the nature of the situation, I’m surprised David Ross was willing to offer any public comments so soon after…
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Evan AltmanNovember 9, 2023

Fans Rank Cubs First in Overall Guest Experience

See below for the Cubs’ press release… The Chicago Cubs were rated first in Overall Guest Experience and Staff Experience…
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Evan AltmanNovember 9, 2023

Cubs 2024 Spring Training Tickets on Sale December 8

Here’s the press release… Chicago Cubs fans can purchase single game tickets to 2024 Spring Training games at Sloan Park…
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Evan AltmanNovember 9, 2023

Keep an Eye on Rhys Hoskins as Cubs Seek to Solidify First Base

The Cubs will attempt to address both corner infield spots in some form or fashion over the next few months,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 9, 2023

GM Meetings End Early Due to Rampant Stomach Bug

Sounds like Scott Boras’s verbal diarrhea is contagious. Rumblings at the GM BM Meetings in Phoenix came from more than…
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