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 6, 2023

Cubs Recall Caleb Kilian, Option Anthony Kay

The Cubs announced Sunday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian from Triple-A Iowa and optioned left-handed pitcher Anthony…
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Evan AltmanAugust 6, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/6/23): Tauchman Leads Off, Candelario at 1B, Steele Going for Series Win

The Cubs were dropped unceremoniously in Friday’s series opener, but, unlike Tim Anderson, they were able to get up and…
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Evan AltmanAugust 5, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/5/23): Tauchman in RF, Candelario 1B, Assad Makes Spot Start

This must be what the Reds felt like during the week. The Cubs were absolutely boat-raced Friday afternoon in an…
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Evan AltmanAugust 4, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/4/23): Madrigal Hitting Leadoff at 2B, Amaya Catching, Hendricks on Hill

This weekend could serve as a litmus test for the Cubs, who’ve been beating up on lesser teams over the…
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Evan AltmanAugust 4, 2023

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at Nearly 40% Playoff Odds After Beating Reds

After winning eight of 10 games against last-place teams, the Cubs faced a tougher task against the first-place Reds at…
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Evan AltmanAugust 3, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/3/23): Tauchman in RF, Candelario at 1B, Taillon Starting

The Cubs have scored 36 runs over the last two games, giving them nine more than the entire AL Central…
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Evan AltmanAugust 2, 2023

Marcus Stroman to IL with Right Hip Inflammation, José Cuas Added to Roster

The Cubs have placed Marcus Stroman on the 15-day IL with right hip inflammation, an issue that could help to…
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Evan AltmanAugust 2, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/2/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Candelario at 3B, Smyly Starting

The Cubs evened the series last night with a monster offensive output that saw them put up 20 runs with…
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Evan AltmanAugust 2, 2023

Jed Hoyer Can Barely Contain Himself While Discussing Cody Bellinger

Have you ever gone through a really tough week — or maybe longer — at work or home and when…
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Evan AltmanAugust 2, 2023

Jed Hoyer Says Cubs’ Play Made Deadline Strategy ‘Pretty Easy Decision’

Jed Hoyer appeared to be in need of a shave and a good night’s sleep when he addressed the media…
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