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 3, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/3/24): Tauchman Leads Off, Busch at 1B, Hendricks Starting

This will be another really brief one because I’m out and about, but it’s not like there’s much to preview…
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Evan AltmanMarch 3, 2024

Shōta Imanaga’s Debut Offers Preview of Talent, Fastball Fix in Progress

The headline is admittedly a bit off base because Shōta Imanaga doesn’t really need to “fix” his fastball, per se.…
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Evan AltmanMarch 2, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/2/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Mervis at 1B, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs hung another loss on the White Sox Friday afternoon behind an offensive outburst that was once again keyed…
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Evan AltmanMarch 2, 2024

Ian Happ Suffers Mild Hamstring Strain, Not Expected to Hit IL

The Cubs announced Saturday that Ian Happ is dealing with a mild hamstring strain that will keep him out of…
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Evan AltmanMarch 2, 2024

Matt Chapman Joins Giants, Owen Caissie Making Loud Noise with Quieter Swing, Gerrit Cole Dislikes Large Adult Sons

The biggest news of the week came when Matt Chapman became the latest Scott Boras client to agree to a…
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Evan AltmanMarch 1, 2024

Counsell ‘Very Open and Uncommitted’ on DH, Could Be ‘Bunch of Guys’

The addition of Cody Bellinger means the Cubs have very few remaining question marks when it comes to everyday at-bats.…
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Evan AltmanMarch 1, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/24): Madrigal Leads Off, Shaw at 3B, Steele Makes First Spring Start

The Cubs are off to a 3-3 start in Cactus League play and now they’re beginning to work more of…
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Evan AltmanMarch 1, 2024

‘Stubborn’ Drew Smyly Feels Good About Outing Despite Results

Drew Smyly didn’t have the best outing of his career Thursday afternoon against a spotty Rockies lineup, giving up five…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 29, 2024

Brennen Davis in Concussion Protocol After Tuesday HBP

Brennen Davis has to be one of the most snakebit players in recent memory, and much of his poor fortune…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 29, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/29/24): Happ Leads Off, Mervis DH, Smyly Starting

This is a game that comes around just once every four years, as the Cubs suit up for a Leap…
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