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.

Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJanuary 7, 2026

The Rundown: Top of Market Hinges on Toronto, Cubs ‘Lurking’ on Bichette, Quiet on Cabrera Trade Front

We’ve reached the point in free agency where teams and players are standing awkwardly on each side like kids at…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJanuary 6, 2026

The Rundown: Hoerner Rumors Won’t Die, International Free Agency News, Cubs in Venezuela

They say a watched pot never boils, and I’d argue the same is true for offseason movement. Despite a little…
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Evan AltmanJanuary 5, 2026

The Rundown: ‘Bet the Under’ on Cubs Splashes, Bellinger Gets Second Yanks Offer, Donnie Baseball Joins Phils

A pair of Japanese players in whom the Cubs had interest came off the board in quick succession, punctuating what…
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Evan AltmanJanuary 4, 2026

Talks Between Yankees, Marlins for Potential Cubs Target Edward Cabrera Have ‘Intensified’

Multiple reports have the Yankees and Marlins engaged in talks for hard-throwing righty Edward Cabrera, and it sounds like this…
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Evan AltmanJanuary 3, 2026

Blue Jays Sign Kazuma Okamoto

As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays have signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto. It’s a four-year, $60…
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Evan AltmanJanuary 3, 2026

The Rundown: Red Sox Make ‘Aggressive Offer’ to Bregman, Cubs Seeking Pitching Bargains, Nearly 40% of MLB Pitchers Have Had TJS

Someone must have smeared Gorilla Glue on all the seats in the Cubs’ office building, because it appears all the…
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Chicago Cubs News

Evan AltmanJanuary 2, 2026

The Rundown: Imai Fallout, Hoerner Trade Rumors Persist, Cubs Linked to Okamoto

The Tatsuya Imai news dominated MLB conversations on Thursday, in part because there was virtually nothing else to discuss. Cubs…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanJanuary 1, 2026

Tatsuya Imai Agrees to 3-Year Deal with Astros

Per multiple reports, Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai has agreed to a deal with the Astros. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Evan AltmanDecember 31, 2025

The Rundown Lite: Imai Decision Looming, Cheaper Bullpen Construction Probably Smarter, Rendon Done

I’ve got very little time and there’s virtually nothing to report at this point, so let’s keep this quick and…
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Evan AltmanDecember 30, 2025

Report: White Sox Have ‘Emerged as Frontrunners’ for Tatsuya Imai

This would have seemed ludicrous two weeks ago, maybe less, but the White Sox surprising everyone by landing Munetaka Murakami…
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