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 AltmanJune 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/13/25): Tucker DH, McGuire Catching, Horton Facing Skenes

It’s Friday the 13th, which means superstitions and flash tattoo sales. I’m far more into the latter, though I admit…
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Evan AltmanJune 13, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 88% Playoff Odds as Division Lead Grows

The Cubs went 4-5 on their recent road trip, yet still gained a half-game on the Brewers and Cardinals. Now,…
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Evan AltmanJune 13, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Busch Faced Lefty, Turner Flashes Fake Nuts, Misiorowski Shoves, Pressly Saves

Okay, let’s see if we can knock this one out in a quicker fashion than usual. Friday home games mean…
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Evan AltmanJune 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/12/25): Happ Leads Off, Busch at 1B, Taillon Facing Old Team

The Cubs return home with their tales between their legs after consecutive series losses to the Tigers and Phillies. They…
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Evan AltmanJune 12, 2025

Here’s Why Michael Busch Isn’t Starting Against Lefties

Michael Busch boasts a .267/.363/.510 slash line with 11 homers and a 146 wRC+ that puts him eighth among all…
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Evan AltmanJune 12, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Jed Hoyer’s Neon Vacancy Sign, Players Think Highly of North Side, Wade Miley Again Named as Tyler Skaggs Drug Source

You ever have one of those weeks where you just can’t figure out what day it is? That’s me this…
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Evan AltmanJune 11, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/11/25): Swanson Batting Cleanup, Bruján in CF, Brown Starting

The Cubs evened their series in Philly last night by hitting a bunch of home runs and then manufacturing a…
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Evan AltmanJune 11, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Ian Happ Bouncing Back, Potential Trade Chips, Injury Updates

Frequent readers have probably noticed that our regular Rundown feature has ostensibly disappeared, but I’ve been reluctant to usurp the…
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Evan AltmanJune 10, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/10/25): Happ Leads Off, McGuire Catching, Rea Starting

The Cubs have lost three of their last four games as their offense has turtled up for the most part…
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Evan AltmanJune 10, 2025

Shōta Imanaga Likely Has at Least 2 More Rehab Starts Before Returning

Shōta Imanaga pitched two innings in a start for the Cubs’ Arizona Complex League team on Monday as he begins…
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