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'DonnellMarch 6, 2015

The Rundown: Schwarber, Olt, McKinney Homer; 5th Starter Battle Begins; Welcome Aboard, Phil Coke

Welcome back, baseball. It’s been too long. Yes, the Cubs reported to Arizona for Spring Training a couple weeks ago.…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 28, 2015

The Rundown: Will David Ross Be Jon Lester’s Personal Catcher? Baez Lowers Hands at the Plate, Wainwright on Track to Make Opening Day Start Against Cubs

New Cub Jon Lester threw his first session of live batting practice yesterday, with Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Jorge…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 25, 2015

The Rundown: Manny Ramirez Hired As Hitting Consultant, Sammy Sosa Discussed, Single-Game Tickets On Sale March 6

Last night was a rough one for me as a Chicago sports fan. First the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane took an awkward…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 24, 2015

The Rundown: Kris Bryant to Play OF This Spring, Red Sox Sign Moncada, Tampering Charges to Be Resolved By Opening Day

Throughout Kris Bryant’s brief career in the Cubs system, many have wondered whether he would stick at third base. His…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 23, 2015

The Rundown: Keeping Jorge Soler Healthy, What of Travis Wood, Wada Has Hamstring Soreness

Jorge Soler could be a huge piece to a successful Cubs team in 2015. But he’s going to need to…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 21, 2015

The Rundown: Welington Castillo Wants to Remain a Cub, Edwin Jackson to be Stretched Out as Starter, Cubs Release TV Broadcast Schedule

With the first day of Spring Training workouts taking place yesterday, plenty of the questions we had coming in were…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 20, 2015

The Rundown: Kris Bryant is Baseball America’s Top Prospect, Cubs to Honor Ernie Banks Throughout Season, Front Office Speaks

Kris Bryant has conquered another top prospects list. And, as has become a pattern, he has some company. Baseball America…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 19, 2015

The Rundown: Spring Training Begins Today, Kevin Youkilis Hired as Special Assistant, Cole Hamels Wants Out of Philly

Last Oct. 29, the Giants defeated the Royals in an outstanding World Series Game 7 and baseball ended for the…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 18, 2015

The Rundown: Spring Training Early Arrivals, Hearing Today on Wrigley Restraining Order, Cubs ‘Not Out of the Race’ for Moncada

We’re almost there, people. Cubs pitchers and catchers are due to report at Spring Training tomorrow, with position players to…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 13, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs were James Shields’ Second Choice, Rooftops Trying to Halt Construction, Will MLB Change Strike Zone?

Yesterday I wondered if the Padres had pulled off a trade for Cole Hamels (which they reportedly attempted) instead of…
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