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.

Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 8, 2023

Cubs Having Christopher Morel Work at 1B to ‘See How He Reacts’

Jed Hoyer has spoken more than once about finding a more regular spot in the field for Christopher Morel, with…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 8, 2023

Scott Boras Says Cubs Will Need to Loosen Belts to Keep Full Belli, Also Talks Soto & Alonso

No one loves a crowd more than Scott Boras, and he got yet another opportunity to regale the assembled media…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanNovember 8, 2023

Craig Counsell Explains ‘Scary’ Decision to Accept New Challenge with Cubs

The Cubs won’t officially introduce Craig Counsell as their new manager until Monday, but that doesn’t mean all the parties…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 8, 2023

Jed Hoyer Downplays ‘Crazy Aggressive’ Winter While Leaving Door Open to Big Moves

Jed Hoyer is in Phoenix for the GM Meetings and he spoke with media members publicly for the first time…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 7, 2023

Cody Bellinger, Six Others Receive $20.325M Qualifying Offer

The 2024 qualifying offer, the average of the top 125 MLB salaries, is up to $20.325 million after being set…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 7, 2023

More Details on Cubs’ Counsell Courtship, Coaching Carousel

It’s almost a full day later and I still can’t get over how Jed Hoyer went full Mission: Impossible to…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 6, 2023

Cubs Select Luis Vázquez from AAA After Breakout Offensive Campaign

The Chicago Cubs today selected infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa. Vázquez, 24, hit .271 (123-for-454) with 24 doubles, 20…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 6, 2023

Cubs Officially Announce Managerial Change from David Ross to Craig Counsell

The Chicago Cubs today announced that the club has relieved David Ross of his managerial duties. Ross, the 55th manager…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 6, 2023

Bombshell: Cubs Hiring Craig Counsell as Manager

In a shocking turn of events, Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have hired Craig Counsell as their manager. Despite…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 5, 2023

Ian Happ Earns Second Straight Gold Glove in LF

I’m not sure how in the hell this happened, but Ian Happ has been named the NL Gold Glove winner…
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