Wrigleyville Nation Ep 408 - Evan Altman Guest Hosts, Cubs Still Scuffling, CBA Negotiations Begin

Wrigleyville Nation Ep 408 - Evan Altman Guest Hosts, Cubs Still Scuffling, CBA Negotiations Begin

Author: wrigleyvillenation.com June 1, 2026 Duration: 1:02:05

Jeremy is out for this one, so Evan Altman of Cubs Insider steps from the guest chair into a hosting spot. Evan and Pat review the Cubs' road trip, from the season's nadir to beating Paul Skenes for a series split. Then they cover bright spots like Ben Brown, Ian Happ (who is a better hitter than Derek Jeter was), along with not-so-bright spots among the pitchers.

The conversation turns to CBA negotiations and how both sides' opening salvos look. Neither initial offer appears to be amenable to the other side, but there's a long way to go. Finally, Pat completely stumps Evan with a lineup from 2005 that features some players who've been completely memory-holed.


There’s a particular rhythm to life around the ballpark that you only really get by living it day in and day out. Wrigleyville Nation's Podcast-Chicago Cubs Discussion, News, & More comes straight from that heartbeat, offering perspectives you won’t find in a standard sports broadcast. The voices here belong to Chicago Cubs season ticket holders and longtime Wrigleyville residents, people whose lives are woven into the fabric of the neighborhood as much as the team’s fortunes. While breaking down the latest game, a new front-office move, or the development of a promising prospect is always on the agenda, the conversation often spills out onto the streets surrounding the Friendly Confines. You’ll hear about the changing character of the local taverns, the buzz before a big series, and the quiet of an off-day in the shadow of the ivy. This podcast captures the full experience of being a Cubs fan, where the baseball events are inseparable from the community that celebrates and endures them. It’s a blend of sharp baseball analysis and neighborhood color, recorded by people who call the blocks around Wrigley Field home. Tune in for authentic, ground-level talk that goes beyond the box score and into the life of a fan’s city.
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