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 AltmanNovember 5, 2024

Several MLBTR Predictions Have Cubs Landing Lefty Max Fried, Plus More Potential FA Destinations

The Cubs are looking to get creative and find value around the margins, which is just a different way of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 5, 2024

Jed Hoyer Looking to Get Creative, ‘Find Value on Margins’ as GM Meetings Get Underway

Monday was the first night of the GM Meetings in San Antonio and Jed Hoyer was there to talk with…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 4, 2024

Cubs Claim Rob Zastryzny from Brewers, DFA Jimmy Herget

The Cubs made their first big move of the offseason Monday evening, claiming lefty Rob Zastryzny and designating righty Jimmy…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanNovember 4, 2024

Four Paths Cubs Could Take to Build 90-Win Team as They Embrace ‘Emotionless Strategy’

In their pursuit of sustainable competitiveness, the Cubs are moving further toward a model-based approach that favors data over scouting.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 3, 2024

Ian Happ Wins Third Consecutive Gold Glove, Dansby Swanson Hosed

Ian Happ has won his third straight Gold Glove in left field, making him the first outfielder in Cubs history…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 3, 2024

Cardinals Expected to Shop Arenado, Contreras, Gray as Rebuild Commences

The Cardinals have won at least 86 games in all but three of their last 16 seasons, two of which…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 2, 2024

Cody Bellinger Reportedly Exercises $27.5M Player Option for 2025

I was wrong on this one, as ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports that Cody Bellinger has picked up his $27.5 million…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanNovember 1, 2024

Kyle Hendricks and Jorge López Elect Free Agency, Caleb Knight Outrighted

The Cubs cleared three spots on the 40-man roster Thursday with Kyle Hendricks and Jorge López electing free agency and…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanOctober 31, 2024

Report: Cubs Adding Quintin Berry as 3B Coach

This one felt like a strong possibility as news about various coaching staffs trickled out during the playoffs. With a…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanOctober 31, 2024

Clock Officially Ticking on Cody Bellinger’s Decision, Cubs’ 40-Man Moves

The Dodgers are World Series champions, proving once again that all you need is a little pluck, good chemistry, and…
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