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 AltmanMarch 9, 2026

The Rundown: RIP BIG, Chuck D Shares Banks Autograph, Cubs Roster Projection, Davis Ambushes Miz

Today marks 29 years since Christopher George Latore Wallace was murdered in a drive-by shooting while stopped at a red…
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Evan AltmanMarch 8, 2026

Jordan Wicks, Porter Hodge to Open Season on IL

It’s a good thing the Cubs built up their pitching depth over the winter, because they’ll be without two expected…
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Evan AltmanMarch 8, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/8/26): Mostly Regulars, Harvey Starting

The Cubs picked up a win against the A’s yesterday, and now have a matchup against the Giants. Team USA…
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Evan AltmanMarch 8, 2026

Cubs Reduce Spring Roster to 53

See the media release below for details on the Cubs’ recent procedural moves. MESA, Ariz. – The Chicago Cubs today…
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Evan AltmanMarch 7, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/7/26): Busch at 1B, Hartshorn DH, Imanaga Starting

Cactus League action has taken a backseat to the WBC, and for good reason. Even a packed house at Sloan…
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Evan AltmanMarch 7, 2026

The Rundown: Teenager Makes Waves Against Team USA, Suzuki Homers Twice, Weird New Cruise Movie

It’s pretty wild to watch the Winter Olympics and see teenagers holding their own and even winning against the greatest…
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Evan AltmanMarch 6, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/6/26): Shaw in RF, Cowles at 3B, Brown Bump Day

The Cubs will be in Peoria for a rare spring training night game, and the timing couldn’t be much worse…
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Evan AltmanMarch 6, 2026

The Rundown: Cabrera Is Gross, Maddon Still Salty, Team USA Opens WBC Pool Play, Czech Pitcher Shoves with 78 MPH Heater

I really wish the sun were a little more visible today, but I’ll gladly accept temps in the 60s and…
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Evan AltmanMarch 5, 2026

The Rundown Ultralite: Cubs Submit Preliminary Spring Breakout Roster, Cutch Joins Rangers, Cabrera’s FB Not Great

Following all-day meetings on Wednesday, I was part of a volunteer group that portioned out dry pasta at a local…
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Evan AltmanMarch 5, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (3/5/26): Rea Starting, Counsell’s Kid on D-backs’ Game Roster

No one outside the ballpark will be able to see it, but there could be a really cool father-son moment…
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