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'DonnellJanuary 26, 2015

The Rundown: Joe Maddon Visits Javier Baez in Puerto Rico, Ernie Banks Memorial Begins Wednesday in Daly Plaza

In what may be our first glimpse of Joe Maddon in managerial action, the Cubs skipper was in Puerto Rico this…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 24, 2015

The Rundown: Thoughts on Ernie Banks, Cubs Claim RHP Gonzalez Germen Off Waivers, Fowler Avoids Arbitration

The news hit last night, and it hit me hard. Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub, passed away Friday at the age of…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 23, 2015

The Rundown: Baez Could Start Season in AAA, Soto Signs Minor-League Deal with White Sox, Schwarber is No. 3 Catching Prospect

Jed Hoyer said during last weekend’s Cubs Convention that Javier Baez will have to earn his playing time this season. Joe…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 22, 2015

The Rundown: Fowler Open to Extension, Early Draft Look, Guillermo Heredia Leaves Cuba

With only one year left on his contract, new Cubs outfielder Dexter Fowler may merely be a rental. But would the…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 21, 2015

The Rundown: Rooftops Sue Cubs, Where Will Shields Sign? Hamels Reportedly Not Likely to Be Moved Before Season

In the ongoing saga of the Cubs/rooftop feud, two Wrigleyville businesses are making a last-ditch effort. Those rooftops sued the…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 19, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Sign Daniel Bard to Minor-League Deal, Baez Will Have to Earn Playing Time, Convention News Wrap-up

A somewhat familiar face is returning to the Cubs organization. The Cubs have signed RHP Daniel Bard to a minor-league…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 17, 2015

The Rundown: Baez Admits He Was ‘Confused’ at the Plate Last Year, Castro Moving to Arizona, Cubs Avoid Arbitration with 5 Players

Javier Baez was “confused” at the plate last season, he told the media last night at the Cubs Convention. “I…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 16, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Sign Felix Doubront to 1-Year Deal, Arrieta Good With Lester Getting Opening Day Nod

The Cubs have signed LHP Felix Doubront to a one-year deal worth $1.925 million, avoiding arbitration. Doubront will compete for…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 15, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Seeking Non-Bench OF, Mike Kickham Traded for MiLB Pitcher Lars Huijer, A’s Make Another Trade

We heard the other day that the Cubs were looking for an outfielder who can play center field. Well, Ken…
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Bryan O'DonnellJanuary 14, 2015

The Rundown: D-Backs Not Looking for Catcher? Castro Training in Arizona, Moncada to Hold 7 Workouts This Month

That team that seemed like the ideal trade partner for catcher Welington Castillo? Well it appears it may not be…
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