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 AltmanMarch 15, 2023

Diamond Sports Group Officially Files for Chapter 11, Plans to Reject Broadcast Deals with 4 MLB Teams

Diamond Sports Group, the arm of Sinclair Broadcasting responsible for operating various Bally-branded regional sports networks, officially filed for Chapter…
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Evan AltmanMarch 14, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/14/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Happ Batting Second, Steele Starting

The Cubs are playing a rare Cactus League night game after getting an equally rare day off, all of which…
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Evan AltmanMarch 14, 2023

Watch: Cubs’ Top Draft Pick Cade Horton Displays Wicked Slider in BP

Rather than spend a few hundred words setting this up, I’ll simply direct your attention to the video below that…
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Evan AltmanMarch 12, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/12/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Madrigal at 3B, Sampson Starting

Even though it’s been tinkered with just a bit, you can see how this could be a lineup David Ross…
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Evan AltmanMarch 12, 2023

Hayden Wesneski Running Away with Rotation Race, Cam Sanders Making Case for Bullpen Role

Though I have been riding the Adrian Sampson train for a while now, it’s become exceedingly clear that Hayden Wesneski…
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Evan AltmanMarch 11, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/11/23): Hoerner Leads Off, McKinstry in LF, Wesneski Starting

The Cubs will try to start another win streak as they take on the Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Saturday afternoon.…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 10, 2023

Davis, Alcántara, PCA Optioned or Reassigned as Cubs Trim Spring Roster by 10

The Cubs announced 10 more cuts from the spring roster on Friday morning, including some big names who’ve been getting…
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Evan AltmanMarch 10, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/10/23): Madrigal Leads Off at 2B, Torrens at DH, Smyly Pitching

The Cubs just keep finding ways to win, whether it’s putting up their first-ever Cactus League no-hitter or blasting a…
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Evan AltmanMarch 10, 2023

Cubs’ Architects Hastening Rebuild with Pre-Fab Pieces

At the risk of putting too much stock into the actual results this spring — as of this writing, the…
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Spring Training

Evan AltmanMarch 9, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/9/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Madrigal at 3B, Taillon Starting

The Cubs have won eight consecutive games after Wednesday’s victory over Team Canada and there are encouraging signs at each…
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