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 AltmanFebruary 13, 2026

The Rundown Lite: Some Think Cubs Still Gallen Faves, MLB Announces ABS Rules, Castellanos Admits to Drinking Beer in Dugout

I’m running way behind on a number of things after yesterday, so let’s breeze through a few topics and get…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 12, 2026

The Rundown: Bregman Showing Leadership Immediately, Castellanos Done with Phils, Anthony’s Gains Spark Debate

The world doesn’t need another Total Recall reboot, but maybe I’ll interpolate some of the plot and give it a…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 11, 2026

Cubs Announce 2026 Spring Training Broadcast Details, Only 15 Games Will Have Local Coverage

Including split-squads, international scrimmages, and the Spring Breakout prospect showcase, the Cubs have 33 games scheduled for spring training. A…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 11, 2026

The Rundown: Michael Busch Apparently Doesn’t Exist, Palencia Is Cubs Closer, How to Watch MLB.TV, Carroll Will Miss WBC

With all due respect to big guys called Tiny or Morgan Freeman playing Red in The Shawshank Redemption, I like…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Cubs Sign RHP Kyle Wright to Minors Deal

Major League Baseball’s most recent 20-game winner is now part of the Cubs organization after signing a minor league deal…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Watch: Edward Cabrera Throws First Bullpen in Cubs Uniform

Valentine’s Day isn’t until Saturday, but Edward Cabrera got an early start by wearing a glove featuring a white heart…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

Justin Verlander Reunites with Tigers for Age-43 Season

Justin Verlander has warded off Father Time for much longer than most professional athletes, and he’s got a shot to…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 10, 2026

The Rundown: Pitchers & Catchers Eve, Projecting Extensions for PCA & Hoerner, O’s Unveil New Training Facility

Though many of us first heard it in English director Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, the proverb, “It’s always darkest…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 9, 2026

Cubs Announce 18 Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees

Keeping it simple by just sharing the media release… The Chicago Cubs have invited the following 18 non-roster players to…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 9, 2026

The Rundown: Durbin Trade Quiets Shaw/Hoerner Speculation, Cubs ‘Better Ballclub’ This Year, Pirates Sign Ozuna

If Craig Breslow learned anything from Jed Hoyer, how to keep his machinations quiet wasn’t one of them. The Cubs…
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