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.

Game Day

Evan AltmanApril 12, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/24): Morel at 3B, Tauchman DH, Wicks Starting

The good thing about tonight’s game is that the picture will be crystal-clear to the point of seeming fake. The…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 12, 2024

Cubs Promoting Keegan Thompson to Fill Bullpen Void

The Cubs optioned beleaguered sidearmer José Cuas to Triple-A on Thursday but did not announce a corresponding move to help…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 12, 2024

Brennen Davis Beginning Rehab in South Bend, Joe Hudson Traded to Mets

Outfielder Brennen Davis was once the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect, but a series of injuries have kept him from fulfilling that…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 10, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/10/24): Happ DH, Mastrobuoni 2B, Hendricks Starting

Now that’s how you bounce back from a stinker of a collapse on Monday. The Cubs got out to another…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 9, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/9/24): Brown Gets First MLB Start, Morel at Third, Gomes Catching

Let’s just forget last night happened and move on with faith that scoring eight runs will be enough to win…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 8, 2024

Julian Merryweather Has Rib Stress Fracture in Back, Shut Down 4 Weeks

Julian Merryweather was placed on the 15-day IL over the weekend due to what was initially believed to be just…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 8, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/8/24): Suzuki DH, Morel 3B, Assad Starting

The Cubs are in for better weather over the next few days, but they still have to face some pretty…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 8, 2024

Shōta Imanaga Dominates Again After Making Fastball Location Adjustment

This is something we talked about more than once during spring training and then again after his debut, but it…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 7, 2024

Cubs Place Julian Merryweather on IL, Recall Daniel Palencia

The Cubs have placed right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather on the 15-day injury list retroactive to April 6 with a right…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 7, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/7/24): Happ DH, Morel at 3B, Tauchman in LF, Imanaga Pitching

Yesterday marked the first time two Japanese-born players had faced each other at Wrigley Field as Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched against…
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