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 AltmanAugust 1, 2026

Cubs Linked Heavily to Freddy Peralta, Mets Seeking Top-100 Prospect in Return

Freddy Peralta has long been viewed as a potential Cubs target at the deadline, and multiple reports have him among…
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Evan AltmanJuly 31, 2026

Justin Steele Throws Flat Ground at Wrigley

Justin Steele is back with the Cubs at Wrigley as he builds back up for a possible return by the…
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Evan AltmanJuly 31, 2026

Cubs Place Gavin Hollowell on IL, Promote Antoine Kelly

I was a few weeks early on the idea of lefty Antoine Kelly earning a promotion, but the time has…
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Evan AltmanJuly 31, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/31/26): Imanaga Facing Depleted Yankees Roster

Can you believe we’re already at the end of July? Not only that, but the trade deadline isn’t today. I…
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Evan AltmanJuly 31, 2026

Quantifying Hope: Cubs Creeping on Brewers with 95% Playoff Odds

It’s funny what happens when you win five of seven games against the two teams directly below you in the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJuly 30, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/30/26): Assad Closing Series in Return to Rotation

The Cubs should be up 3-0 in this series, but a patchwork bullpen and failure to score any runs prior…
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Evan AltmanJuly 30, 2026

Cubs Reportedly ‘Considering Tarik Skubal as Their Blockbuster Option’

Let me just go ahead and say right off the top that no one finds it funnier than me that…
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Evan AltmanJuly 29, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/29/26): Ramírez Gets Another Start, Boyd Bump Day

The first two games have gone according to plan, putting the Cubs up in the series and bringing them to…
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Evan AltmanJuly 29, 2026

Borrowing Dansby Swanson’s Heavier Bat May Key Alex Bregman Breakout

Baseball players are notoriously superstitious, and they’ll often change up their routines or even their clothing in an attempt to…
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Evan AltmanJuly 28, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/28/26): Rea Faces Cards for First Time This Season

The Cubs beat the Cardinals in a series opener for the first time in three tries last night, but they’ve…
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