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 26, 2025

Cubs RHP Prospect Brandon Birdsell to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell was named the organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2024 and looked like…
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Evan AltmanAugust 26, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/26/25): Busch Leads Off, Suzuki DH, Boyd Bump Day

It’s August 26, which is a special day for me because both my daughter and my primary tattoo artist share…
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Evan AltmanAugust 26, 2025

2026 CubsCon Scheduled for January 16-18, Hotel Packages on Sale Wednesday

For those with interest… Calling all Cubs fans! Cubs Convention will return to the Sheraton Grand Chicago for an action-packed…
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Evan AltmanAugust 26, 2025

Cubs Announce 2026 Schedule, Home Opener March 26

We may find some time later to dig into next season’s schedule more thoroughly, but the media release will have…
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Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2025

Cade Horton New Betting Favorite for NL ROY, Which Cubs Probably Don’t Like

The Cubs would have preferred to keep Cade Horton in the minors as a way to preserve both his workload…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 25, 2025

Seiya Suzuki Looks Like He Could Use a Break, Too Bad Cubs Lack Capable Backup

The marathon slog of a 162-game season can be difficult on even the best players, whether mentally or physically, and…
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Evan AltmanAugust 24, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/24/25): Busch Leading Off, Kelly Catching, Hendricks Starting

The Cubs obliterated the Angels last night behind their biggest scoring outburst in weeks, nearly overshadowing the superb effort from…
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Evan AltmanAugust 23, 2025

Cubs Recall Jordan Wicks, Option Javier Assad

Fresh arms are the priority at this point. See press release below… The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan…
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Evan AltmanAugust 23, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/23/25): Busch Leads Off, Castro at 3B, Horton Starting

The Cubs jumped out to a series lead thanks to just enough offense, including solo homers from two players who…
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Evan AltmanAugust 22, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/22/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Turner 1B, No Caissie, Assad Starting

I’m really worn out and hangry, so forgive me for openly bitching about Owen Caissie‘s absence right in the headline.…
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