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 AltmanMarch 1, 2026

Cubs Claim Ben Cowles Off Waivers Yet Again

The Cubs designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment two weeks ago to clear a space for righty reliever Shelby Miller,…
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Evan AltmanMarch 1, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/1/26): Conforto Debuts, Mo Baller at DH, Imanaga Pitching

It’s unofficially spring now that we’ve finally gotten to March, and Chicago Cubs baseball is actually on the air once…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 28, 2026

Justin Steele Cleared by Surgeon to Resume Full-Intent Throwing

We’ve been saying for a while now that Justin Steele could very well be ready to return not long after…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 28, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/28/26): Shaw at 3B, Alcántara DH, Rea Starting Final February Game

Can you believe we’ve reached the end of February already? March is right around the corner, which means I will…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 27, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/27/26): Mostly Regulars, Cabrera Starting Home Game with No Broadcast

I’m old enough to remember when nearly every Cubs spring training game was broadcast on TV and/or radio. I’m also…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 27, 2026

The Rundown Ultralite: Hoerner on Building Winner, Pads Weighing 5 Bids, Griffin Buzz Building

I’m going to be serving as a chauffeur for much of the day, so this is going to be a…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 26, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/26/26): Busch Leads Off, Kelly Catching, Boyd on Bump

The Cubs lost by a touchdown yesterday in a game that might have made for some morbidly humorous viewing if…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 26, 2026

The Rundown: Encouraging Trends in Cubs Pitching, Steele’s Family Growing with Rainbow Baby, Conforto Looks Like Good Bet for Roster

You know it’s spring training when you give up three earned runs over two innings and actually lower your era…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 25, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/25/26): Fairly Regular Lineup, Taillon Tossing

Jameson Taillon will have a chance to lower his 21.60 spring ERA as he makes his second start, this time…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 25, 2026

The Rundown: Imanaga Looks Good Early, Wicks Shut Down, Austin Out Months, Griffin Should Be Pirates’ Starting SS

Hey, look at that, the sun is back and the skies are blue. It’s amazing how much better your attitude…
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