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 AltmanMay 2, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/2/23): Ríos DH, Hosmer 1B, WEZNASTY pitching

The Cubs wiped away some of their funk from the weekend with a win over Washington Monday night as Dansby…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Cubs Promote Miguel Amaya, DFA Ryan Borucki

As expected, the Cubs have recalled catcher Miguel Amaya from Double-A Tennessee to bolster their depth as Yan Gomes continues…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Hayden Wesneski Files Trademark for WEZNASTY

As first shared by trademark attorney Josh Gerben, Cubs righty Hayden Wesneski filed a trademark application for “WEZNASTY” on April…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Carter Hawkins Explains ‘Multivariable Conversation’ Involving Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis

The Cubs are playing mostly good baseball behind the combination of pitching, defense, contact hitting, and a little more power…
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Evan AltmanMay 2, 2023

Top Catching Prospect Miguel Amaya Reportedly Joining Cubs in DC

Just the other day, one of our readers sparked a conversation by worrying about what would happen if the Cubs…
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Evan AltmanMay 1, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/1/23): Bellinger Bats Third, Velázquez in LF, Smyly Starting

The Cubs come into DC reeling from a trio of one-run losses to the Marlins, but the Nationals may offer…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMay 1, 2023

Cody Bellinger Closes April on High Note

Even the most optimistic among us didn’t expect Cody Bellinger to do this well when he joined the Cubs on…
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Evan AltmanApril 30, 2023

Cubs Select LHP Ryan Borucki, Option Caleb Kilian

The Chicago Cubs today selected left-handed pitcher Ryan Borucki from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian to Iowa.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 30, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/30/23): Hosmer at 1B, Ríos DH, Steele Starting

The Cubs have lost two disappointing games to the Marlins behind physical and mental struggles by inexperienced fill-ins and veteran…
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Evan AltmanApril 29, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/29/23): Kilian Makes Season Debut

This will be another quick one because I’ll be at a baseball tourney all day, but I’ll try to get…
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