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'DonnellFebruary 12, 2015

The Rundown: Moncada to Work Out For Cubs This Week, Padres Made ‘Aggressive’ Offer for Cole Hamels, ESPN Ranks Cubs 13th in MLB

Coveted Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada is expected to work out with the Cubs this week, according to Jesse Sanchez. This…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 11, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Want At Least 200 Innings From Arrieta, A Look At Dominant Bullpen Trio, Olt Eyes Opening Day Start At 3B

With RHP James Shields deciding to sign with the Padres, it appears the Cubs’ roster is pretty much set for…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 7, 2015

The Rundown: 19 Non-Roster Players Invited to Spring Training, Cubs Tampering Charges Ongoing, Maddon In Favor of Signing Shields

With Spring Training creeping ever closer (in a good way; not a bad, stalker way), the Cubs have announced 19 non-roster…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 6, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Avoid Arbitration With Pedro Strop, Field Narrowing For Shields, Cubs Partner With American Airlines

The Cubs have avoided arbitration with reliever Pedro Strop, settling on a one-year deal for $2.525 million. Strop was the…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 5, 2015

The Rundown: James Shields Reportedly Interested in Cubs, LHP Drake Britton Claimed From Red Sox, Castillo to Be Traded Before Spring Training?

After the Cubs signed free-agent ace Jon Lester in December, most people figured they were done on the starting pitching…
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Bryan O'DonnellFebruary 4, 2015

The Rundown: Yoan Moncada Cleared to Sign, James Shields Could Sign This Week, Hoyer Talks Direction of Cubs

Cuban super prospect Yoan Moncada has finally been cleared to sign with an MLB team, according to multiple reports. And…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 31, 2015

The Rundown: MLB.com Top 100 List Features 6 Cubs, Bryant 2nd Overall, Lou Piniella Reflects on Time in Chicago

Another top prospects list has been released, but this time, Kris Bryant was not found at the very top. Don’t…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 30, 2015

The Rundown: Kris Bryant is ESPN’s No. 1 Overall Prospect, Relievers Required to Face More Than 1 Batter?

With ESPN ranking the Cubs’ farm system as tops in the league, it comes as little surprise that Kris Bryant…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 29, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Have Top Farm System, Addison Russell is MLB.com’s No. 3 SS, Cubs Projected to Win 82 Games

The Cubs have the best overall farm system in baseball, according to ESPN’s Keith Law (Insider). OK, I get it:…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 28, 2015

The Rundown: Memorial Services for Ernie Banks Will Take Place Friday and Saturday, Bryant No. 1 3B Prospect, Moncada Update

The Cubs have announced visitation and memorial services for Ernie Banks: Public visitation and funeral services for #Cubs legend Ernie…
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