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 AltmanJune 30, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/30/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Busch at 1B, Hendricks Starting

I skipped the lineup altogether yesterday and will keep this one very brief, but more thorough previews should return next…
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Evan AltmanJune 30, 2024

Justin Steele Provides Emotional Wakeup Call from ‘Place of Love’ During Rare Cubs Win

Even though they were up 2-0 just two pitches into Saturday’s game in Milwaukee, no one believed the Cubs were…
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Evan AltmanJune 28, 2024

Keegan Thompson to IL, Vinny Nittoli DFA, Ethan Roberts Recalled

Keegan Thompson has been placed on the IL due to a rib fracture, making him the 15th Cubs pitcher to…
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Evan AltmanJune 28, 2024

Quantifying Hope: Avoiding Sweep Vaults Cubs to 12.1% Playoff Odds

The Cubs rode a one-game winning streak into Milwaukee and now have a chance to win consecutive contests for just…
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Evan AltmanJune 28, 2024

Marquee Sports Network Announces First All-Female Broadcast in Cubs History

I almost opted against sharing this press release because a certain segment of fandom on a particular social media platform…
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Evan AltmanJune 27, 2024

Cubs Place Javier Assad on IL with Forearm Extensor Strain

Things have gone from bad to worse as the Cubs just can’t seem to keep their pitchers healthy, with Javier…
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Evan AltmanJune 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/27/24): Whatever, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs really aren’t worth watching right now and I’ve already written enough about them today, so they’re getting nothing…
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Evan AltmanJune 27, 2024

Cubs Sign RHP Vinny Nittoli to MLB Deal, Will Be Active Thursday

Break out those finger purses. Seeking help for a beleaguered bullpen, the Cubs have signed right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli to…
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Evan AltmanJune 27, 2024

Cubs Skid Through Halfway Point Looking Like Anything But Contenders

The Cubs reached the halfway point of the season Wednesday night in San Francisco by putting up another forgettable effort…
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Evan AltmanJune 26, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/26/24): Same Lineup, Different Day, Battle of Haydens on Mound

The only thing I’m looking forward to in this one, and I’m talking about the mildest level of anticipation at…
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