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 AltmanAugust 20, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/20/25): Same Order as Last Night, Rea Starting

The Cubs followed up a poor effort on Monday that looked way too much like the norm of late with…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 20, 2025

Javier Assad Back at Wrigley as Possible Injury Replacement

Javier Assad was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, which made sense due to the team’s need for fresh arms…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 20, 2025

Kyle Tucker’s Downturn May Stem from Foul Ball to Knee

Ed. note: It was revealed late Wednesday that Tucker was apparently diagnosed with a slight fracture in his hand back…
Read More »
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 20, 2025

Pinch-Hitting Justin Turner for Owen Caissie Was Right Move

Look, I didn’t like the move when it happened and was quick to share as much with a similarly frustrated…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/25, Game 2): Busch Leads Off, Caissie in RF, Taillon Returns

Ed. note: I had my eyes dilated earlier, so there might be some goofs in here. The Cubs evened the…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2025

Cubs Recall LHP Tom Cosgrove, Option Luke Little, Return Gavin Hollowell

Ah, it’s that time of year when big league teams have to stream relievers like a fantasy owner with no…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 19, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/19/25, Game 1): Counsell Finally Comes to His Senses, Boyd Starting

The Cubs soiled the bed yet again in the early game, collecting just two hits in a shutout loss. One…
Read More »
Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 18, 2025

Is Craig Counsell’s Seat Getting Warm as Mediocre Play Continues?

This is more of a thought exercise than anything, a way for me to work through an idea that wormed…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 18, 2025

Cubs Recall Luke Little, Add Gavin Hollowell as 27th Man, Option Javier Assad

See below for details on Monday’s roster moves. I know a lot of folks will probably wonder why Javier Assad…
Read More »
Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 18, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/18/25, Game 1): Caissie in LF, Castro at 2B, Horton Starting

Sorry I’m late to the party and rushing on this one, but I had to get my daughter moved into…
Read More »