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 AltmanMarch 13, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/13/24): Mastrobuoni at SS, Shaw at 2B, Hendricks Starting

The Cubs come into this one riding high on the momentum of a walk-off win, which felt good even though…
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Evan AltmanMarch 13, 2024

Jameson Taillon ‘Unlikely’ to Make First Turn, IL Stint Possible

Jameson Taillon got off to a slow start this spring as the Cubs eased him through some calf cramping and…
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Evan AltmanMarch 12, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/12/24): Tauchman in RF, Suzuki in LF, Peralta DH, Steele on Mound

The Cubs are facing the Brewers again in spring training action, this time in the evening with their ace going…
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Evan AltmanMarch 12, 2024

Now We’ve Got Mark McGwire in Cubs Gear

The Cubs have embraced one member of the 1998 home run race, just not the one who competed for them.…
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Evan AltmanMarch 11, 2024

Budget-Conscious Cubs ‘Don’t Appear to Be Real Contender’ for Jordan Montgomery

The Cubs are nudging right up against the first luxury tax penalty threshold and are almost certain to go over…
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Evan AltmanMarch 10, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/10/24): Tauchman Leads Off, Bote in LF, Smyly Starting

The Cubs are going with a somewhat unconventional lineup on Sunday, but not in the same way David Ross tended…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMarch 9, 2024

Giants Place J.D. Davis on Waivers, Cubs Still Profile as Fit

Update: Davis has reportedly signed with the Athletics, which appears to about getting the chance to play every day before…
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Evan AltmanMarch 9, 2024

Jameson Taillon Scratched from First Spring Start Following Apparent Injury in Warmup

Jameson Taillon was scratched from what was supposed to be his first spring start of the spring with an apparent…
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Evan AltmanMarch 9, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/9/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Wisdom at 3B, Taillon Makes First Spring Start

The Cubs have named Justin Steele their Opening Day starter, but the rest of the rotation has yet to come…
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Evan AltmanMarch 9, 2024

Justin Steele Named Opening Day Starter, Cubs Trim Spring Roster to 47

These are two of the most obvious news items you’ll find today, which is really saying something for the middle…
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