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 AltmanJune 17, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/17/25): Happ Leads Off, PCA Bats Cleanup, Brown Starting

The Cubs open their second stretch of 13 straight games this month by hosting the Brewers for three games. After…
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Evan AltmanJune 17, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Cubs Can Pad Lead, Two Cubs Lead NL All-Star Outfield Voting, MLB’s Balls Inexplicably Have More Drag

I have tendinitis in my ankle from having my foot propped a certain way on a series of flights, then…
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Evan AltmanJune 16, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Happ Helping Pressly, Unexpected Bullpen Successes, Miller Returns, Devers Shocker

I’m writing this from an alcove in a building adjacent to Kettering Labs at the University of Dayton, where my…
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Evan AltmanJune 15, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/15/25): PCA Bats Second, Turner DH, Rea Pitching

Happy Father’s Day to all who observe. As you’ve probably already guessed by now, weekend lineup posts are going to…
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Evan AltmanJune 14, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/14/25): Standard Order, Boyd Bump Day

I’m about to head to the hometown of Hoosier basketball legend Damon Bailey to watch my son and his baseball…
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Evan AltmanJune 13, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/13/25): Tucker DH, McGuire Catching, Horton Facing Skenes

It’s Friday the 13th, which means superstitions and flash tattoo sales. I’m far more into the latter, though I admit…
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Evan AltmanJune 13, 2025

Quantifying Hope: Cubs at 88% Playoff Odds as Division Lead Grows

The Cubs went 4-5 on their recent road trip, yet still gained a half-game on the Brewers and Cardinals. Now,…
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Evan AltmanJune 13, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Busch Faced Lefty, Turner Flashes Fake Nuts, Misiorowski Shoves, Pressly Saves

Okay, let’s see if we can knock this one out in a quicker fashion than usual. Friday home games mean…
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Evan AltmanJune 12, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/12/25): Happ Leads Off, Busch at 1B, Taillon Facing Old Team

The Cubs return home with their tales between their legs after consecutive series losses to the Tigers and Phillies. They…
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Evan AltmanJune 12, 2025

Here’s Why Michael Busch Isn’t Starting Against Lefties

Michael Busch boasts a .267/.363/.510 slash line with 11 homers and a 146 wRC+ that puts him eighth among all…
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