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 AltmanMay 15, 2023

Marcus Stroman’s Struggles to Adjust During Game Seem to Contradict Initial Pitch Clock Strategy

Marcus Stroman said during spring training that he had plans to use the pitch clock to his advantage, though he…
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Evan AltmanMay 15, 2023

Pete Crow-Armstrong Moves to No. 15 Overall, Cade Horton Among Biggest Risers in Updated Top 100 Rankings

MLB Pipeline has updated its top 100 prospect rankings and the Cubs have three representatives rising up the charts. The…
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Evan AltmanMay 14, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/14/23): Morel Bats Leadoff in CF, Madrigal at 2B, Stroman Starting Rubber Match

Saturday’s blowout looms large, but the Cubs won the opener on Friday and can still leave Minneapolis with a series…
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Evan AltmanMay 13, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/13/23): Madrigal Leads Off, Morel at 2B, Wesneski Starting

The Cubs got back to their winning ways by executing a similar formula to the one we saw work so…
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Evan AltmanMay 12, 2023

Nico Hoerner Placed on 10-Day IL, Brandon Hughes Activated, Miles Mastrobuoni Recalled, Javier Assad Optioned

The Cubs made a series of roster moves Friday afternoon, headlined by Nico Hoerner‘s placement on the IL with a…
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Evan AltmanMay 12, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/12/23): Morel Leads Off, Mervis at 1B, Smyly Starting

The Cubs limped through that last series with the Cardinals looking like the same team that couldn’t win a close…
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Evan AltmanMay 10, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/10/23): Madrigal Leads Off, Gomes Catching, Steele Seeking to Salvage Series

I had a dream last night that I’d stepped in two fresh, steaming dog turds and tracked the mess all…
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Evan AltmanMay 10, 2023

Cubs Reinstate Yan Gomes from Concussion IL, Option Miguel Amaya

This may upset the folks who were saying the Cubs should have kept Miguel Amaya and ditched Tucker Barnhart, but…
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Evan AltmanMay 9, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/9/23): Madrigal Leads Off, Morel at 2B, Taillon Seeking First W

Neither offense looked particularly sharp last night, but the Cubs were downright flat and became even more so when Nico…
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Evan AltmanMay 8, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/8/23): Mancini DH, Mervis 1B, Stroman Starting

The Cubs dropped a tough one Sunday afternoon, but at least they took two of three from the Marlins to…
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