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 AltmanSeptember 19, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/19/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Turner DH, Slamtana 1B, Imanaga Starting

I take a lot of pride in these lineup posts, but I am exhausted and travel-weary, so I’m punting on…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 19, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Clinch-tastic Sweep Puts Postseason Odds at 100%

Famed bartender Brian Flanagan told us way back in 1988 that champagne was “perfume going in, sewage coming out,” and…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 18, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/18/25): Busch Leading Off, Mo Baller Batting Cleanup, Rea Starting

The Cubs swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh, clinching their first postseason berth since 2020 in the process. Now their focus…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 17, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/17/25): Busch Leads Off, Suzuki Returns, Boyd Starting Clinch Day

We hold these truths to be self-evident: That the Cubs can clinch a playoff berth today, and that Cade Horton…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 16, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/16/25): Busch Leading Off, Mo Baller Batting Cleanup, Horton Opposing Skenes

Let’s skip the typical preamble and get right to it: This matchup is all about the pitchers. We’ve got last…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 16, 2025

First Homer in 19 Games Puts PCA on Precipice of 30/30 Club

There are no velvet ropes or surly bouncers outside the Cubs’ 30/30 club, but it’s still so exclusive that only…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 15, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/15/25): Busch Leads Off, Mo Baller DH, Taillon Tossing

The Cubs took two of three from the Rays to move to 7-5 on the month and 21 games over…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 15, 2025

Cubs Reinstate Michael Soroka, Option Ben Brown

The bullpen just got another upgrade, as the Cubs have reinstated righty Michael Soroka from the 15-day IL. The team’s…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 15, 2025

Cubs Scouting VP Dan Kantrovitz Reportedly Declined O’s GM Interview, Happy with Current Role

When news came out that current Cubs GM Carter Hawkins had interviewed for the vacant job with the same title…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 15, 2025

Cubs Announce ‘Fly the W’ Presale Opportunity for 2025 Postseason Tickets

Beginning today, September 15, Chicago Cubs fans can register for the “Fly the W” presale opportunity to purchase a limited…
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