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 AltmanJuly 14, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Draft Implications, Palencia’s Elite Velo, Brown Shoving at AAA, Red Sonja Reboot

Congratulations, you survived the first half of the MLB season. Actually more like 60% of the season, but you know…
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Evan AltmanJuly 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/13/25): Busch Leads Off, Bruján at 3B, Imanaga Closing First Half

The end of the first half is upon us, and the Cubs need a win to guarantee sole possession of…
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Evan AltmanJuly 13, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Rea May Have Tweaked His Offspeed, Second Half Closing

We’ve got a rare Sunday off as my son’s most recent tournament concluded on Saturday, so I’ve got an opportunity…
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Evan AltmanJuly 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/12/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Happ Bats 7, Boyd Starting

The Cubs played their second 11-0 game in the last five contests, but they were on the wrong side of…
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Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/11/25): Hoerner Leads Off, Turner DH, Flexen Starting

We’re heading into the final weekend of the season, and the Cubs are opting for a bullpen game in the…
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Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Maintain 92% Odds Despite Stumble in Minnesota

The Cubs peaked at 94.6% postseason odds with their drubbing of the Cardinals on July 4, but they’ve lost two…
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Evan AltmanJuly 11, 2025

The Rundown Lite: PCA Posting Unprecedented Numbers, RIP Lee Elia, ABS in ASG, Frankenstein Trailer

Is it just me, or was that series at Wrigley against the Cardinals over a month ago? After scoring 28…
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Evan AltmanJuly 10, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/10/25): Tucker DH, Shaw at 3B, Rea Pitching to Avoid Sweep

Things are looking a little rough for the Cubs, who have dropped two straight while the Brewers keep beating up…
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Evan AltmanJuly 10, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Shaw’s Slump, DJLM DFA’d, Now You See Me 3

Whew, it’s been a busy week. I spent last night at my fifth Teddy Swims show, which was the best…
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Evan AltmanJuly 9, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/9/25): Happ DH, Berti 3B, Horton Starting

The Cubs laid an egg last night, with their lone run coming on Justin Turner‘s 200th career homer in the…
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