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 AltmanDecember 3, 2022

Cubs ‘Showing Active Interest’ in Dansby Swanson Ahead of Winter Meetings

The volume is being turned up on the connection between the Cubs and Dansby Swanson, with the latest update coming…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 3, 2022

Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade, Team Reportedly Unwilling to Move Him

The center field market may have experienced a shakeup Saturday afternoon as Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has requested a trade.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 3, 2022

Journeyman Brandon Drury Makes Too Much Sense for Cubs

Up until he signed with Houston for three years and $59.5 million, José Abreu was being viewed as one of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 2, 2022

Cubs Lose Infielder Rylan Bannon to Astros Via Waiver Claim

What is your favorite memory of the Rylan Bannon Era in Chicago? The Cubs gained another spot on the 40-man…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 2, 2022

Jacob deGrom Inks Monster $185M Deal with Rangers

Everyone knew Jacob deGrom was going to get the bag, but no one thought he’d make out as well as…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 2, 2022

Signing Dansby Swanson Would Increase Need for Cubs to Add Offense Elsewhere

Which of the big four shortstops will the Cubs sign this winter? Let’s see. Swim? Swami? Slippy? Slappy? Swenson? Swanson?…
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Evan AltmanDecember 2, 2022

Jameson Taillon Wants Bigger Deal Than Expected, Cubs May Have Hard Time Finding Pitching Value

The Cubs continue to be linked to the shortstop market, which they should because they can’t be competitive without serious…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 1, 2022

Cubs ‘Showing Strong Interest’ in Christian Vázquez as Catching Carousel Spins

The Cubs have done very little in free agency thus far and don’t figure to be reeling in a top…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 1, 2022

Mariners, Cubs Could Be Match on Trade Involving Top 2018 Draft Picks

If you clicked this expecting to see analysis of a possible blockbuster deal, let me spare you the time of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 30, 2022

Brennen Davis Actually Had Stress Reaction in Back, Which Is More Concerning Than ‘General Soreness’

Brennen Davis missed most of the 2022 season due to a nerve issue that required a procedure to correct, leading…
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