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 AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/8/25): Busch Leads Off, PCA at DH, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs just dropped two of three to the Nationals, thanks in large part to their anemic offense and an…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Moisés Ballesteros Apparently in Atlanta as Cubs’ Health Questions Persist

Craig Counsell told reporters after Sunday’s loss that he didn’t expect to have Kyle Tucker in Monday’s lineup, and that…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 8, 2025

Daniel Palencia May Need Reset Even if Shoulder Issue Clears Quickly

I was going to go all Michael Canter and use a Nine Inch Nails “Closer” epigram due to the heteronymous…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanSeptember 7, 2025

Cubs Plan to Keep Playing Shorthanded in Atlanta

Kyle Tucker has missed the last four games after leaving this past Tuesday’s contest with calf tightness, and he’s not…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 7, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/7/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Santana at 1B, Alcántara in CF, Bullpen Game

What’s better than a bullpen game? Well, a lot of things, but Craig Counsell is opting to use Drew Pomeranz…
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Evan AltmanSeptember 6, 2025

PCA Exits Early After Fouling Ball off Knee

Pete Crow-Armstrong had one of the Cubs’ three hits Saturday afternoon, but another ball off his bat may have been…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 6, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/6/25): Busch Leads Off, Castro in RF, Boyd Bump Day

Before we get to the game at hand, I’d like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 6, 2025

Owen Caissie Scratched in Iowa as Kyle Tucker’s Calf ‘Didn’t Really Make Progress’

There may not be any meat on this bone depending on what happens Saturday, but it’s possible we could see…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 5, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (9/5/25): Busch Leads Off, Tucker Still Resting Calf, Assad Starting

I don’t think Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, or Lily Tomlin will be in attendance for this one, but Sammy Sosa…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanSeptember 5, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Near Locks for Postseason at 99.8% Odds

You why Craig Clownsell needs to be fired? Because he doesn’t know how to correctly identify which relievers will pitch…
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