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 Trades and Free Agent Signings

Evan AltmanDecember 6, 2022

Winter Meetings Notes: Cubs ‘Main Threat’ for Bogaerts, A’s Want MLB Players for Murphy, Turner Turned Down Biggest SS Contract Ever

There’s so much information coming out of the Winter Meetings in San Diego that it’s hard to keep track of…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 6, 2022

Cubs Have Re-Signed LHP Brailyn Márquez Following November Non-Tender

According to the team’s transaction log, the Cubs have re-signed lefty Brailyn Márquez to a minor league contract just a…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 6, 2022

Cubs Have Tucker Barnhart on Radar as Catching Market Sits in Holding Pattern

The Cubs appear to have prioritized former Red Sox and Astros catcher Christian Vázquez as the replacement for Willson Contreras,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 6, 2022

Cubs Involved in Sean Murphy Trade Talks, Astros Continue Courting Willson Contreras

The Astros have already added one beloved former Chicago baseball player and may be on the verge of luring another,…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Scenario Exists in Which Cubs Could Sign Two Star Shortstops

Man, our Facebook audience is gonna hate that headline. But since we’re slaves to the clickbait rumor machine, we’re obligated…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Jed Hoyer Downplays Urgency, Says Cubs ‘Have a Lot of Offers Out There’

Jon Morosi said Monday night on MLB Network that the Cubs may be next up to make a splash similar…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Cubs Met with Carlos Correa in San Diego Recently, Sat Down with Xander Bogaerts Previously

If the Cubs are just doing this all for show, they’re doing a pretty damn good job. Shortly before news…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Phillies Sign Trea Turner, Continue Morphing into Dream Cubs

There was a time when Cubs fans dreamed of an outfield of Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Nick Castellanos with…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Cubs Again Linked to Christian Vázquez, Who Could Command 3-Year Deal

As the Cubs continue to circle the runway in a holding pattern, which isn’t the same as circling the drain…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2022

Justin Verlander Gets 2 Years, $86.6M from Mets

The Mets have reached an agreement with Justin Verlander on a two-year deal that will reportedly pay him $86 million…
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