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 4, 2023

Finally! Matt Mervis Reportedly Being Promoted

As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Matt Mervis will finally be promoted when the Cubs return to Chicago to…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 4, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/4/23): Amaya Makes MLB Debut, Taillon Activated to Salvage Split

I started this out with a diatribe about how the Cubs still aren’t willing to improve the roster via obvious…
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Evan AltmanMay 4, 2023

Cubs’ Explanations for Not Promoting Players Look Weaker Each Day

The Cubs won the first game of their series in DC and have now dropped two straight in which they…
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Evan AltmanMay 3, 2023

Cubs Place Yan Gomes on 7-Day IL, Recall Javier Assad

Per the team’s press release… The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa and placed catcher…
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Evan AltmanMay 3, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/3/23): Mancini at 1B, Hosmer DH, Stroman Starting

The Cubs dropped last night’s game to even the series, but they can take heart in knowing Hayden Wesneski had…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 3, 2023

Hayden Wesneski Used Sinker/Change Combo More Than Ever Against Nats

Hayden Wesneski hasn’t been as dominant in the regular season as he showed out in Mesa, but he’s had flashes…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/2/23): Ríos DH, Hosmer 1B, WEZNASTY pitching

The Cubs wiped away some of their funk from the weekend with a win over Washington Monday night as Dansby…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Cubs Promote Miguel Amaya, DFA Ryan Borucki

As expected, the Cubs have recalled catcher Miguel Amaya from Double-A Tennessee to bolster their depth as Yan Gomes continues…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Hayden Wesneski Files Trademark for WEZNASTY

As first shared by trademark attorney Josh Gerben, Cubs righty Hayden Wesneski filed a trademark application for “WEZNASTY” on April…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Carter Hawkins Explains ‘Multivariable Conversation’ Involving Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis

The Cubs are playing mostly good baseball behind the combination of pitching, defense, contact hitting, and a little more power…
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