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 24, 2026

Cubs Claim RHP Bryse Wilson from Phillies, DFA RHP Christian Roa

It’s not quite rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic, but the Cubs have made yet another pitching move as Jed…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/26, Game 2): Shaw Bats Second in LF, Ramírez DH, Imanaga Starting

Holy cow, what’s gotten into the Cubs? Despite striking out 14 times, they put up 10 runs on nine hits…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2026

Jed Hoyer’s Job Just Got a Helluva Lot More Difficult

The Cubs were already facing an uphill climb over the remainder of the season with Cade Horton done for the…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2026

Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL as Cubs Make Several Roster Moves

There were a lot of bad takes last night about how losing Edward Cabrera wasn’t really a big deal, and…
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Evan AltmanJune 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/24/26, Game 1): Conforto in RF, Ramírez at 3B, Assad Starting

Between Edward Cabrera leaving with a leg injury and Pete Crow-Armstrong being called out on a bizarre play, last night’s…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Watch: Replay Review Calls PCA Out Following Slide into 2B on Walk

Well, this is something you don’t see every day. Or ever. Pete Crow-Armstrong was on first base following a leadoff…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Edward Cabrera Carted Away After Suffering Left Leg Injury

Edward Cabrera weathered an early rough patch to make it through five innings, but the last play might have been…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (6/23/26): Finally Some Decent Weather, Cabrera Starting

Today is the 42nd anniversary of the Sandberg Game, so it sure would be nice if the Cubs actually get…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Cubs Add RHP Jayden Murray to Active Roster, Option Gavin Hollowell

After acquiring righty Jayden Murray from the Astros a few days ago, the Cubs have added him to the roster…
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Evan AltmanJune 23, 2026

Justin Steele Throws Again for First Time Since Latest Setback

Justin Steele hasn’t pitched in a game since April 7, 2025, just his fourth start of the season, and he…
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