Evan Altman
@dealtman.bsky.social
Righteous dude, cat dad, kid dad, EIC of a moderately successful Cubs blog. I appreciate booze, brews, shoes, and tattoos. Just trying to escape the crushing weight of existential dread.
Not bad for a wood bat against soft toss.
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Not bad for a wood bat against soft toss.
Probably from the time I was 14 or so, maybe earlier, I wanted tattoos. I was fascinated by them, both the decorative artistry and the taboo. I mean, this was 30+ years ago. I didn’t start collecting them until I was almost 30, but now I’m taking my kids to get them.
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Probably from the time I was 14 or so, maybe earlier, I wanted tattoos. I was fascinated by them, both the decorative artistry and the taboo. I mean, this was 30+ years ago. I didn’t start collecting them until I was almost 30, but now I’m taking my kids to get them.
My Grandpa Mac was awesome, and damn do I miss him.
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My Grandpa Mac was awesome, and damn do I miss him.
Haven’t spent much time here lately, but thought y’all would enjoy this video of our friendly feral cat, Shady. We also see Slim and Marshall on occasion, but this buddy loves to come by often for food and scritchers.
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Haven’t spent much time here lately, but thought y’all would enjoy this video of our friendly feral cat, Shady. We also see Slim and Marshall on occasion, but this buddy loves to come by often for food and scritchers.
A few thoughts…
Remembering Ryno: A Eulogy for My Hero -
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. I find comfort in the truth of those words even though I remain gutted by the fact that my hero just died. We’ve known for some that this eventuality was ...
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July 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A few thoughts…
Volume up. You can hear someone say “Finish him!” right before the delivery.
July 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Volume up. You can hear someone say “Finish him!” right before the delivery.
Wu-Tang and RTJ. I swear I’m not a short king, but 5-11 looks short now I guess.
July 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Wu-Tang and RTJ. I swear I’m not a short king, but 5-11 looks short now I guess.
Do you have a hat with an octopus holding a tattoo machine? Because I do.
July 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Do you have a hat with an octopus holding a tattoo machine? Because I do.
A few strikeouts from one of our tournaments.
July 2, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A few strikeouts from one of our tournaments.
This is pretty impressive to me.
June 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is pretty impressive to me.
Oh, @mikeflanaganfilm.com, you have done it again. The Life of Chuck was beautiful, and I loved it. My only complaint is that some asshole was chopping onions in the theater the whole time.
June 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Oh, @mikeflanaganfilm.com, you have done it again. The Life of Chuck was beautiful, and I loved it. My only complaint is that some asshole was chopping onions in the theater the whole time.
Hey, the pickoff throw got past the first baseman and got into the grass, get that extra base.
Maybe it would have helped them to know the 1B is also a pitcher. Kid was out by 10 feet on the most perfect throw you’ll ever see.
Maybe it would have helped them to know the 1B is also a pitcher. Kid was out by 10 feet on the most perfect throw you’ll ever see.
June 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hey, the pickoff throw got past the first baseman and got into the grass, get that extra base.
Maybe it would have helped them to know the 1B is also a pitcher. Kid was out by 10 feet on the most perfect throw you’ll ever see.
Maybe it would have helped them to know the 1B is also a pitcher. Kid was out by 10 feet on the most perfect throw you’ll ever see.
That’s a lot of roses
June 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
That’s a lot of roses
Kid just tripled and hit the Wu-Tang celly.
May 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Kid just tripled and hit the Wu-Tang celly.
Home for the next 3 days.
May 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Home for the next 3 days.
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New podcast episode 376 is out now! @dealtman.bsky.social from @cubsinsider.bsky.social joins us this week. Cubs sweep Sox, PCA greatness, & more. Listen where podcasts are, or watch on YouTube- www.wrigleyvillenation.com/post/podcast...
Wrigleyville Nation Ep 376 – Evan Altman, Cubs Sweep Sox, PCA Greatness, & More
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May 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New podcast episode 376 is out now! @dealtman.bsky.social from @cubsinsider.bsky.social joins us this week. Cubs sweep Sox, PCA greatness, & more. Listen where podcasts are, or watch on YouTube- www.wrigleyvillenation.com/post/podcast...
LFG, Matt Shaw is back.
Matt Shaw Promoted for Miami Series -
The Cubs are promoting Matt Shaw, deciding they have seen enough to bring the third baseman back to the big leagues. Craig Counsell was coy about the move during his media availability following the s...
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May 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
LFG, Matt Shaw is back.
Good night for the one-man Team Prove ‘Em Wrong. Set an EV PR with the first dinger against an iPitch machine using a new bat.
May 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Good night for the one-man Team Prove ‘Em Wrong. Set an EV PR with the first dinger against an iPitch machine using a new bat.
16 Men Out
Implement a 100% tariff and ruin a movie.
The Magnificent Fourteen
The Magnificent Fourteen
Implement a 100% tariff and ruin a movie.
20 Things I Hate About You
The Matrices
The Godparents
20 Things I Hate About You
The Matrices
The Godparents
May 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
16 Men Out
I’ve spent a lot of time looking at Ben Brown's changeup, which gets way more ride than average. That gives it very little vertical separation from his FB. Going with a kick could give him the depth he needs to make that a viable third offering.
May 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I’ve spent a lot of time looking at Ben Brown's changeup, which gets way more ride than average. That gives it very little vertical separation from his FB. Going with a kick could give him the depth he needs to make that a viable third offering.