Bryan O'Donnell

After graduating from Purdue, O'Donnell entered the publishing industry and now works as a copy editor for a nonprofit. When not watching, reading about, or writing about baseball, he's most likely over-analyzing music or current TV shows. He has a soft spot in his heart for both the beaches of Alabama and the mountains of Colorado. You may not know it to look at him, but he can run really, really fast. Follow him on Twitter at @bodonnell14.

Bryan O'DonnellJune 5, 2015

The Rundown: Arrieta and Bullpen Hold Down Nationals, Denorfia Begins Rehab and Could Be Up Next Week, Christian Villanueva HRs in 4th Straight Game

The Cubs came out swinging in last night’s game, or rather “taking,” as they loaded the bases and forced in…
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Bryan O'DonnellJune 4, 2015

The Rundown: Lester Struggles in Disappointing Loss, Soler to DL, Baxter Up (For Now), Kris Bryant is Rookie of the Month

Last night’s 7-3 loss to the Marlins really stings. It was an all-around awful game. With ace Jon Lester taking…
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Bryan O'DonnellJune 3, 2015

The Rundown: Jorge Soler Misses Game with Sore Ankle, Matt Szczur Called Up, Bryant Plays LF, Baez and Alcantara Knocking on the Door

I may just have to accept it, but it seems like every loss for the Cubs this year is a…
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Bryan O'DonnellJune 2, 2015

The Rundown: Jason Hammel K’s 11 in Another Superb Start, Castro Moved to 6th Spot and Homers, Baez to DH in Upcoming AL Series?

Jason Hammel is quietly putting together quite the year. But if he keeps pitching like he did last night, he’s…
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Bryan O'DonnellJune 1, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs with the Walk-Off Win Against Vaunted KC Bullpen, Baez Stays Hot for Iowa

Not to make too big of a deal about a victory in May, but yesterday’s 2-1 walk-off win against the Royals…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellMay 31, 2015

The Rundown: Can the Cubs Have Blackhawks-Type Success? Alcantara Heating Up, Schwarber Hits 2 Bombs, Edwards Shaky in Iowa Debut

Congrats to the Chicago Blackhawks on advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals for the third time since 2010. (That’s good.)…
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Bryan O'DonnellMay 30, 2015

The Rundown: Rookies Have Nice Day at Plate But Cubs Lose to Royals, Cubs Targeting Ben Zobrist, Dale Sveum Returns to Wrigley

Yesterday’s 8-4 loss to the Royals was one of peaks and valleys. Unfortunately it was more valleys. Things started off…
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Bryan O'DonnellMay 29, 2015

The Rundown: Royals Come to Town, Jordan Zimmermann on Cubs’ ‘List’, Thoughts on Len and JD, Szczur Hits Walk-Off

The Cubs had the day off yesterday and will be welcoming the Kansas City Royals to Wrigley Field today. It’s…
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Bryan O'DonnellMay 28, 2015

The Rundown: Scherzer Wins Battle of Aces, Quirky Lineup, Cubs Representing on All-Star Ballot, Vogelbach to DL

Two of the biggest free-agent pitching signings from last offseason squared off last night, and, unfortunately for the Cubs, the…
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Bryan O'DonnellMay 27, 2015

The Rundown: Addison Russell Hits Walk-Off Winner, Bryant HR Hits Scoreboard, Hendricks Heating Up, Phil Coke to Be Released

With the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field for the second game in a row, we ironically saw another low-scoring…
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