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 AltmanMay 25, 2023

Kyle Hendricks Activated, Nick Madrigal Optioned to Iowa

Kyle Hendricks was officially activated from the IL on Thursday afternoon ahead of his first start since last July. Rather…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 25, 2023

Codi Heuer Appears Ready to Rejoin Cubs Bullpen, Just Waiting for Activation Date

Codi Heuer came over to the Cubs with Nick Madrigal as part of the Craig Kimbrel trade in 2021 and…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 24, 2023

Cubs Prospect Josefrailin Alcántara Sought by Dominican Police After Reportedly Killing Friend

Well, this is pretty awful news. According to MLB Insider Héctor Gómez, Dominican National Police are searching for Cubs prospect…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 24, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/24/23): Mastrobuoni Bats Second, Morel DH, Stroman Starting

David Ross is going with an interesting lineup tonight, spurred by what I can only assume is some data drummed…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 24, 2023

Cubs Place Nick Burdi on IL, Recall Javier Assad

I’m 36,000 feet over the Caribbean, so a press release will have to suffice. The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 23, 2023

Kyle Hendricks in Chicago, Daniel Palencia Promoted to Iowa After Brief Stay on Dev List

As expected, Kyle Hendricks will be activated soon to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation. He’s actually in Chicago now and could…
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Game Day

Evan AltmanMay 23, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/23/23): Morel DH, Mervis 9th, Smyly Starting Against Mets

The Cubs haven’t been playing great baseball so far in May, but at least now they’re back in Chicago following…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMay 22, 2023

Not Every Move Must Be Dissected Critically, Though Sunday Scaries Raise Questions

Let’s be clear about one thing right off the top: David Ross has absolutely earned a fair bit of criticism…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 21, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/21/23): Tauchman in CF, Mastrobuoni at 3B, Steele Starting

I’m not going to check the facts on this, but I’m willing to bet the Cubs have been involved in…
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Game Day

Evan AltmanMay 20, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/20/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Morel Bats Ninth, Taillon Takes Mound

Wow, it felt good for the Cubs to get a win last night. That said, they still need to show…
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