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 AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Jed Hoyer Has ‘Stern Words’ for Reporter, Says ‘Nothing to Report’ on Shohei Ohtani Pursuit

Update: Following Ohtani’s announcement, Bob Nightengale penned an excellent column in which he called out the way he and other…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Dave Roberts Confirms Shohei Ohtani Meeting to Reporters

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts either didn’t get the memo about secrecy or he’s simply compelled by a desire to be…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Christopher Morel Reportedly Mentioned in Tyler Glasnow Trade Talks, Cubs Discussing Options with Rhys Hoskins

I wrote on Monday that there’s no way the Cubs would consider trading Christopher Morel to the Rays straight-up for…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Report: Cubs’ Optimism Regarding Shohei Ohtani Has ‘Significantly Waned’

No one seems to have much beyond informed speculation when it comes to Shohei Ohtani, so apply all necessary caveats…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Former Top Cubs Prospect Brailyn Márquez Signs with Astros

Few prospects have rocketed up the charts as quickly as lefty flamethrower Brailyn Márquez, who shot to the top of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 5, 2023

Cubs Looking at Matt Chapman, Still Have Interest in Rhys Hoskins While Awaiting Shohei Ohtani Decision

The Cubs will remain focused on Shohei Ohtani until he makes the decision that is keeping all of baseball in…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2023

Carter Hawkins Addresses Media in Nashville Since Jed Hoyer Isn’t at Winter Meetings Yet

Jed Hoyer is the primary mouthpiece for the Cubs front office with GM Carter Hawkins serving as sort of a…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2023

Braves Not Pursuing Shohei Ohtani After All, Interest in Dylan Cease Overblown, Never Close on Aaron Nola

Contrary to a report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi that the Braves were involved in the Shohei Ohtani race, an…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2023

Tyler Glasnow Trade Could Come During Winter Meetings

Shohei Ohtani has been drawing most of our attention for the last few weeks, but coming in a not-too-distant second…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanDecember 4, 2023

Braves Reportedly Still Engaged with Shohei Ohtani’s Camp

With the Winter Meetings underway in Nashville, the volume is being turned up to deafening levels on all the rumors…
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