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.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 17, 2025

Looking at Dansby Swanson’s Awful Luck, Potential Impact of Torpedo Bat

One look at Dansby Swanson‘s .169/.222/.349 slash line is enough to tell an undiscerning observer everything they need to know…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 17, 2025

Cubs’ MLB-Best Catchers Pacing Offense, Huge Improvement Over Last Year

The Cubs have scored 124 runs this season, 17 more than the second-place Yankees, and their 121 team wRC+ is…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 17, 2025

The Rundown Lite: PCA Now Team WAR Leader, Softer Schedule Coming, I-Cubs Explode for 20 Runs

Our intrepid Rundown writer is spending the next couple days moving, so I’m going to pinch-hit in the meantime. Since…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 16, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/16/25): Suzuki & Kelly Return, Berti at 3B, Boyd Starting

The Cubs have now handed the Padres their first home loss of the season after giving them their first loss…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 16, 2025

Matt Shaw in Decent Company with Early Demotion

Matt Shaw was demoted to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday after coming out of the gate cold to start his MLB…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/15/25): Turner Still Batting Third, Workman at 3B, Imanaga Starting

The Cubs have shown the ability to bounce back from bad games in the past, but it’s typically been on…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Matt Shaw Optioned to AAA Iowa, Vidal Bruján Reinstated from IL

Matt Shaw entered spring training as the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect and favorite to win the starting third base job…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 15, 2025

Reliever Eli Morgan Expected to Hit IL After Pitching Through Elbow Issues

Another day, another Cubs pitcher down after pitching through elbow issues. Righty changeup specialist Eli Morgan was acquired from the…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 14, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/14/25): Turner DH, Amaya Catching, Taillon Against Cease

We caught a break with Sunday Night Baseball, but the Cubs are back to these godforsaken West Coast start times…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 14, 2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong Appreciates Cubs’ Extension Offer, Timing Not Right Yet

A day after the report about the Cubs approaching Pete Crow-Armstrong with a multiyear extension that could have maxed out…
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