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.

Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanFebruary 22, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/22/26): Shaw at 2B, Bregman 3B, Rae Vs Ray on Sunday

The Cubs have lost both Cactus League games so far, and they’ve lost fly balls in the sun each time.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanFebruary 21, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/21/26): Shaw in Right, PCA in Center, Boyd on Bump

Yesterday’s Cactus League opener was particularly Cactus League-y, with the Cubs getting just one run on a solo shot from…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 21, 2026

The Rundown: Baseball Is Back, Talking Gin Blossoms & Blues Traveler, Horton Should Get OD Start, RIP Bill Mazeroski

I watched enough of yesterday’s Cactus League opener to get excited about baseball being back, but I was quickly reminded…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 20, 2026

Chicago Cubs Lineup (2/20/26): Long Leads Off, Bregman at 3B, Taillon Starting

Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air! The Cactus League slate opens this afternoon with a game against the White…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 20, 2026

The Rundown: Cactus League Opens Today, More Mature Bregman Ready for Next Chapter, Murph’s Pocket Pancake Budget Swells

No Debbie Downer intro for me today, though I will say the weather is doing nothing to boost my spirits.…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 19, 2026

The Rundown: Family Matters, Taillon to Start ST Opener, Meyer Elected MLBPA Boss, Swanson Making Tweaks

Have you ever had a situation where you were trying to decide what to do and the universe stepped in…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 18, 2026

Cubs Announce 2026 Minor League Coaching Staffs

As usual, this one will get the media release treatment… The Chicago Cubs today announced their minor league managers and…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 18, 2026

The Rundown: Bregman Voted ‘Most Irreplaceable’ Player, Ricketts Bullish on Marquee, KB Battling Chronic Pain

Like our ancestors from 20,000 years ago, those of us across the Midwest are emerging from the Ice Age with…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 17, 2026

The Rundown: Shaw To Patrol RF Frequently, Clark Resigns as MLBPA Head, Cubs Announce One-Word Slogan

Have you ever filled out a form online, only to be rebuffed when trying to submit it because one of…
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Evan AltmanFebruary 15, 2026

Sunday Rundown: Cubs Make Interesting 40-Man Move, Visa Issues Delaying Two Players, Harper Still Salty

It’s Sunday and it’s already early evening, so let’s not waste any time with a preamble. The Cubs officially announced…
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