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 AltmanAugust 31, 2026

Cubs Reportedly Promoting BJ Murray Jr When Rosters Expand

As first reported by Amajahl Knowles, sports editor for the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Cubs infield prospect BJ Murray…
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Evan AltmanAugust 31, 2026

Cubs Releasing Rom-Com Called ‘Nine Innings to Love’ on TikTok

That headline reads like a Mad Lib, but it’s entirely true. As reported by Variety and other outlets, the Cubs have…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanAugust 31, 2026

Counsell Provides Support After Imanaga Sets Ignominious Record in Loss

Not to be outdone by Pete Crow-Armstrong‘s three homers in Saturday’s win over the Reds, Shōta Imanaga added three dingers…
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Evan AltmanAugust 30, 2026

Cubs Release Former Top Draft Pick Ed Howard

The Cubs drafted Chicago kid Ed Howard 16th overall out of Mt. Carmel High School in 2020, but things never…
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Evan AltmanAugust 30, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/30/26): Imanaga Starting as Bats Try to Cool Burns

The Cubs put on an offensive clinic in yesterday’s win, forcing the Reds to finish the game with a catcher…
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Evan AltmanAugust 29, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong Just Pulled Ahead in MVP Race

There’s still a month left in the season, but Saturday just brought two major developments in a National League MVP…
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Evan AltmanAugust 29, 2026

Cubs Hoping More Sinkers, Sliders Will Get Ryan Zeferjahn Right

The Cubs were confident enough in Ryan Zeferjahn‘s ability to stabilize their bullpen that they parted with Moises Ballesteros and…
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Evan AltmanAugust 29, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/29/26): Gausman Playing Life Preserver Against Reds

According to Chris Kamka, official guru of research and nuggetry for Cubs baseball on Marquee, the Cubs were 19-0 this…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanAugust 28, 2026

Cubs Reportedly Designate Hoby Milner for Assignment

The Cubs signed lefty sidearmer Hoby Milner to a one-year, $3.75 million contract over the offseason, and he made 38…
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Evan AltmanAugust 28, 2026

Cubs Reinstate Matt Shaw, Option Kevin Alcántara

Matt Shaw has been out of action for two months with a sprained left hand, but he’s looked good in…
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