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 AltmanApril 15, 2023

Cubs Activate Brandon Hughes, Option Nelson Velázquez

Stopped on the road for snacks, here’s the press release: The Chicago Cubs today activated left-handed pitcher Brandon Hughes off…
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Evan AltmanApril 14, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/23): Swanson at SS, Suzuki Batting Cleanup, Steele Starting

The Cubs are back in action Friday night in Los Angeles to kick off a six-game trip against the Dodgers…
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Evan AltmanApril 14, 2023

Cubs Activate Seiya Suzuki, Option Miles Mastrobuoni

The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 13, 2023

Cody Bellinger Could Create Small Wrinkle in Cubs’ OF Mix as Seiya Suzuki Prepares to Return

We touched earlier on Seiya Suzuki’s return and how that could impact the roster, namely who would be leaving Chicago…
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Evan AltmanApril 13, 2023

Sounds Like Seiya Suzuki Will Be Joining Cubs in LA This Weekend

Seiya Suzuki hammered the first pitch he saw Wednesday afternoon for a 419-foot homer to center that left the bat…
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Evan AltmanApril 13, 2023

Ian Happ Says Remaining with Cubs ‘Means the World to Me’

If Ian Happ‘s three-year extension isn’t the most surprising development in the last decade or so of Cubs history, it’s…
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Evan AltmanApril 12, 2023

Watch: Seiya Suzuki Homers for Iowa Cubs

Seiya Suzuki could rejoin the Cubs this weekend when they head to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers and it…
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Evan AltmanApril 12, 2023

Cubs Reportedly Reach 3-Year, $61M Extension with Ian Happ

Wow, this is a shocker. As first reported by Bleacher Nation’s Michael Cerami, the Cubs have reached an extension agreement…
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Evan AltmanApril 12, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/12/23): Swanson Gets Rest, Madrigal at 2B, Stroman Starting for Sweep

The Cubs were down 7-0 just two innings into last night’s game against the Mariners and it looked as though…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 11, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/11/23): Mancini Bats Cleanup, Velázquez in RF, Wesneski Pitching

The Cubs just squeaked out a victory in Monday’s opener behind a lot of good pitching and no small amount…
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