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 AltmanMay 12, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/12/23): Morel Leads Off, Mervis at 1B, Smyly Starting

The Cubs limped through that last series with the Cardinals looking like the same team that couldn’t win a close…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 10, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/10/23): Madrigal Leads Off, Gomes Catching, Steele Seeking to Salvage Series

I had a dream last night that I’d stepped in two fresh, steaming dog turds and tracked the mess all…
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Evan AltmanMay 10, 2023

Cubs Reinstate Yan Gomes from Concussion IL, Option Miguel Amaya

This may upset the folks who were saying the Cubs should have kept Miguel Amaya and ditched Tucker Barnhart, but…
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Evan AltmanMay 9, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/9/23): Madrigal Leads Off, Morel at 2B, Taillon Seeking First W

Neither offense looked particularly sharp last night, but the Cubs were downright flat and became even more so when Nico…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 8, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/8/23): Mancini DH, Mervis 1B, Stroman Starting

The Cubs dropped a tough one Sunday afternoon, but at least they took two of three from the Marlins to…
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Evan AltmanMay 8, 2023

Cubs Recall Christopher Morel, Option Nelson Velázquez

In the interest of time, I’ll just share the press release on this one: The Chicago Cubs today recalled infielder/outfielder…
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Evan AltmanMay 8, 2023

Miguel Amaya’s Preparedness Stands in Contrast to What Willson Contreras Provided for Young Pitchers

The Cubs are sitting at .500 heading into their series against the last-place Cardinals, who come to town having finally…
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Evan AltmanMay 8, 2023

Matt Mervis Gets Help from Eric Hosmer to Pass Difficult First Test Over Weekend

The Matt Mervis hype train pulled into the station at 1060 West Addison last Friday morning with as much steam…
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Evan AltmanMay 7, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/7/23): Hosmer DH, Velázquez in RF, Wesneski Can Be Sweeper

After being swept by the Marlins in Miami last week, the Cubs have a chance to repay the favor Sunday…
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Evan AltmanMay 6, 2023

Codi Heuer Added to I-Cubs Roster, Will Pitch in Saturday’s Doubleheader

The Cubs bullpen has not been very sharp of late, but it looks like it’s about to get a little…
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