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 Altman October 23, 2018

Updates and Thoughts on Managerial Outlooks for Brandon Hyde, Joe Girardi, Mark DeRosa

If you’ve been following Cubs Insider even sporadically since the end of the season, chances are good you’ve run into something…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 21, 2018

More Changes Likely for Cubs Coaching Staff

In the interest of full disclosure, this is at least a partial regurgitation of what we’ve discussed over the past…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 21, 2018

‘Industry Speculation’ Says Joe Girardi Waiting for Cubs Job

Joe Girardi has spent the last year in the television studio after the Yankees chose not to extend his contract…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 19, 2018

Joe Girardi Exits Reds’ Managerial Search, David Bell Now Favorite

Joe Girardi had been the favorite from among three finalists for the Reds’ managerial job, but he has pulled his…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 19, 2018

Nats Reportedly Making ‘Strong Effort’ to Keep Bryce Harper Despite Desire to Limit Payroll

After nearly flipping Bryce Harper at the deadline, along with every other player who wasn’t nailed down, it seemed as…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 18, 2018

Former Cub Darwin Barney Trying to Bring MLB to Portland

The idea of MLB expanding to 32 teams has been around for a while and commissioner Rob Manfred gave it…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 18, 2018

Anthony Iapoce’s ‘Win Every Pitch’ Mentality Will Help Cubs Keep Fire Burning

When I was a kid growing up in rural Indiana, everyone burned their leaves in the fall. No bagging or…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 17, 2018

Thoughts on Maddon’s Non-Existent Extension, Machado’s Perception, Chili’s Cold Shoulder

The truth is quicksilver, darting about in whichever direction the winds of perception blow it. And though I’m probably thinking…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 16, 2018

Brandon Hyde Believed to Be Among Finalists for Blue Jays Job

Brandon Hyde, who is still the Cubs’ bench coach for the time being, has become a very hot commodity on…
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Cubs Commentary, Rumors & Analysis

Evan Altman October 16, 2018

Chili Davis Admits to Poor Communication with ‘Millennial Players,’ Wishes Anthony Iapoce ‘Better Success’

The Cubs were held to either one or no runs in nearly a quarter of their games this season, but…
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