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 Altman April 19, 2019

Inside Corner Episode 3: Blurred Lines, Addison Russell’s Cubs Future

If you missed the earlier descriptions, I have started up a YouTube “show” in which I record myself drinking beer…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman April 19, 2019

Kyle Hendricks Baffles Diamondbacks with Filthy Change, Wicked Curve

Kyle Hendricks was masterful Friday afternoon, shutting the Diamondbacks out on three hits and notching 11 strikeouts over seven innings.…
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Evan Altman April 19, 2019

Cubs Leading MLB in Oppo Slugging, Absolutely Mashing with Two Strikes

While no one’s willing to say definitively that the Cubs are “fixed,” especially not with with three of their most…
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Evan Altman April 19, 2019

Tyler Chatwood Gets Sunday Start as Cubs Shuffle Rotation

Tyler Chatwood’s previous scheduled start was postponed by inclement weather, so he’s getting another chance at it this weekend. The…
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Evan Altman April 19, 2019

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/19/19): Descalso Leads Off, Bryant in RF, Hendricks Takes Mound

Daniel Descalso has been a better addition than even the optimists believed, and he’ll be leading off again at second…
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Evan Altman April 18, 2019

The NL Central Standings Are Weird, Man

Those who came here looking for a really detailed investigation of the Senior Circuit three weeks into the season are…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman April 18, 2019

Jed Hoyer Talks Veteran Catching Options, Bryzzo Struggles, Racist IG Messages, Addison Russell’s Compliance and ‘Conditional’ Return

Fresh off their first sweep of the season and heading back to Chicago, things look pretty good for the Cubs…
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Evan Altman April 18, 2019

Mike Montgomery Sharp in First Rehab Start as New Father

Mike Montgomery was supposed to make his first rehab start Tuesday in South Bend, but something a little more important…
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Evan Altman April 17, 2019

Listen: Cubs Insider Exclusive Interview with Purdue Basketball Coach and Cubs Fan Matt Painter

Perhaps my favorite thing about sports fandom is how it provides us with a common ground. Whether you’re across the…
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Evan Altman April 17, 2019

Inside Corner, Episode 2: The Search for Beer, Jeff Passan Twitter Beef

I’m back with another edition of Inside Corner right after the first one. I had initially meant to keep it…
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