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

Dansby Swanson Exits Early with Butt Cramp

Dansby Swanson hit a two-run double against college roommate Walker Buehler in the top of the second, then stole third.…
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Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

Justin Steele Shut Down with Flexor Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated Next Month

There had been some low-level buzz about Justin Steele‘s rehab, but everything was kept hush-hush until Craig Counsell spilled the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 28, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/28/26): Mo Baller Bats Second, Shaw at 3B, Cabrera Pitching

The Cubs dropped their third in a row last night, but they at least made it interesting by scoring the…
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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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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanApril 27, 2026

Cubs’ LOB Woes Doom Them in Losses to Dodgers

Alley-oop 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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