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 AltmanJune 4, 2023

This Lefty-Heavy Cubs Lineup Business Should Probably Stop Now

I will continue to shout from the mountaintops that David Ross is far from the biggest anchor weighing the Cubs…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 3, 2023

Justin Steele to IL, Miguel Amaya Recalled

You can see the press release below for additional details, most of which you already know, but I just want…
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Evan AltmanJune 3, 2023

Miguel Amaya Not in I-Cubs Lineup Saturday, Could Be Promoted Again Soon

Miguel Amaya opened eyes during a brief stint with the Cubs, which was really just a reward promotion to hold…
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Evan AltmanJune 3, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/3/23): Mastrobuoni Leads Off, Ríos DH, Smyly Facing Darvish

The Cubs snuck out another one-run victory in their series opener against the Padres, and they did it behind Jameson…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJune 2, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/2/23): Tauchman in CF, Mancini at 1B, Taillon Starting

The Cubs took two of three from the Rays and could have swept the series had the bullpen not surrendered…
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Evan AltmanJune 2, 2023

Quantifying Hope: Not Even Beating Rays Can Pull Cubs from Odds Nosedive

The Cubs managed to take two out of three from the Rays, but their playoff hopes dimmed due to that…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 2, 2023

Justin Steele Likely to Miss Next Start Due to ‘Very Minor Issue’ in Left Forearm

Whew. Anecdotal evidence pointed toward Justin Steele‘s forearm tightness being minor, but those issues are always scary until proven otherwise.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 2, 2023

Cubs Trade RHP Vinny Nittoli to Mets

Righty reliever Vinny Nittoli exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Cubs on Thursday, giving the…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 1, 2023

Nick Madrigal Terrorizing AAA Pitching Since Being Demoted

Nick Madrigal was not having a good season for the Cubs and really hasn’t hit well since a hamstring injury…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJune 1, 2023

Season May Hinge on Justin Steele’s MRI Results, David Ross ‘Not Sounding Any Alarms’

Justin Steele was cruising through the first seven batters he faced and ended up doing the same through the next…
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