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.

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Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

Cubs Claim LHP Doug Nikhazy Off Waivers, DFA Ben Cowles Again

We knew it was just a matter of time before the Cubs designated Ben Cowles for assignment yet again, and…
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Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

At Least Cubs Didn’t Leave Bases Loaded Again, Plus Some ABS Thoughts

After stranding 19 men between their two losses in LA, including twice stranding ducks on the pond, it was clear…
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Evan AltmanApril 27, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/27/26): Happ DH, Mo Baller Catching, Conforto in LF, Boyd Bump Day

The Cubs left LA with a disappointing result after running their win streak to 10 games in the series opener,…
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Evan AltmanApril 27, 2026

Cubs Reinstate Maton, Option Barnes

It had already been announced that Phil Maton was going to be activated for the Padres series, so let’s just…
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Evan AltmanApril 27, 2026

Cubs’ LOB Woes Doom Them in Losses to Dodgers

Alley-oops passes for thunderous dunks are cool. Perfectly-spun wedge shots that stick inches from the pin are cool. But when…
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Evan AltmanApril 27, 2026

Throwing 98 MPH Doesn’t Guarantee You a Job in MLB

Yacksel Ríos hadn’t pitched in the majors since June 30, 2023 with the A’s due to a diagnosis of Raynaud…
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Evan AltmanApril 26, 2026

Cubs Injury Updates: Palencia Throwing Pen Tuesday, Martin to Chicago for Imaging

Craig Counsell offered updates on two injured relievers, and it sounds like closer Daniel Palencia could be in line for…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 26, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/26/26): Hoerner at SS, Swanson DH, Shaw 2B, Imanaga Starting

Most of our readers are probably old enough to remember Minesweeper, a rudimentary computer game that once competed with solitaire…
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Evan AltmanApril 26, 2026

Cubs Roster Moves: Martin to IL, Velasquez DFA, Barnes & Ríos Added

The hits just keep on comin’ for the Cubs, who have placed lefty reliever Riley Martin on the IL with…
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Evan AltmanApril 25, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/25/26): Hoerner Leads Off, Amaya Catching, Rea Starting

Well, the Cubs have guaranteed that they won’t go winless on this West Coast swing. Not long after Michael Conforto…
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