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 AltmanApril 1, 2023

Injury Updates on Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes, Kyle Hendricks

The Cubs have been without right fielder Seiya Suzuki since the start of the Cactus League and Kyle Hendricks hasn’t…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanApril 1, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/1/23): Ríos Debuts at DH, Madrigal at 3B, Steele Tries to Make Brewers April Fools

If I had predicted back in January that Nick Madrigal would be one of the Cubs’ main third baseman, you’d…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 31, 2023

The Cubs Are Who We Thought They Were

One day into the regular season, the Cubs are undefeated and sit in a tie for first place in the…
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Game Day

Evan AltmanMarch 30, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/30/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Mastrobuoni in RF, Stroman Starting Season Opener

Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air as the 2023 season gets underway Thursday afternoon. The Brewers are in town…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMarch 28, 2023

Cubs Officially Add C Luis Torrens to Roster

This news has previously been reported, but the Cubs announced Tuesday that they have selected catcher Luis Torrens from Triple-A…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 28, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/28/23): PCA in CF, Alcántara in RF, Caissie in LF for Final Spring Game

The Cubs wrap up Cactus League play with a rematch against the White Sox at Sloan Park, and they’re offering…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree to $35M Extension

It’s nowhere near the length or value anyone predicted, but the Cubs and Nico Hoerner have agreed to a three-year,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs Option Christopher Morel, Outright Rowan Wick to AAA

David Ross has been hinting for some time now that Christopher Morel might not have a spot on the big…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Cubs Trade Zach McKinstry to Tigers for RHP Carlos Guzman

The Cubs announced Monday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Carlos Guzman from Detroit for infielder Zach McKinstry. There had…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanMarch 27, 2023

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/27/23): Hoerner Leads Off, Mastrobuoni in RF, Taillon Starting

The Cubs have what looks like a regular-season lineup for their penultimate spring game, perhaps with a hint as to…
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