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.

Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings

Bryan O'DonnellAugust 4, 2015

The Rundown: Bryant Returns to Lineup, Wants to Avoid Head-First Slides; Clayton Richard DFA’d Again, Giants Lose in Extras, Baez with Another Huge Game

Well, the highly anticipated series against the Pirates began with a fizzle. Last night’s game was peppered with rain delays…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellAugust 3, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Brewers, Pull into Tie for Wild Card; Bryant Leaves Game with Dizziness; Big Week Ahead

The Cubs ran into the Brewers at the right time, as they traded away key outfielders Carlos Gomez and Gerardo…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellAugust 2, 2015

The Rundown: Rizzo Homers in 4th Straight Game, Cubs Reportedly Considering Chase Utley, Baez Knocks In 5

A week after getting no-hit by Cole Hamels and the Phillies, things are looking a bit better for the Cubs.…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellAugust 1, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs 1 Game Back of Wild Card, Dan Haren and Tommy Hunter Added for Depth, Padres Decide Not to Sell

This season has been filled with tight ballgames, so last night’s 4-1 win almost felt like a laugher. If the Cubs…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 31, 2015

The Rundown: Trade Deadline Today — What Will Cubs Do? Castro Reportedly Being Shopped, Cubs Have Shown Interest in Yovani Gallardo

It has been a wild and crazy week leading up to the trade deadline, which occurs today at 3 p.m.…
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Cubs Injury News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 30, 2015

The Rundown: Lester K’s 14 Rockies, Neil Ramirez to DL, Cole Hamels Reportedly Traded to Rangers

With the Cubs being swept by the last-place Phillies last weekend and losing in lackluster fashion on Tuesday, they needed…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 29, 2015

The Rundown: Could Travis Wood Become 5th Starter Again? Neil Ramirez Unavailable, Baez Homers Twice in Return to Iowa

When your starting pitcher is giving up four runs in the 1st, that’s usually not a recipe for success. So it…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 28, 2015

The Rundown: Bryant Hits 1st Career Walk-Off HR, Rumors Swirling About Possible Cubs-Padres Trades, Tulo Traded to Blue Jays

This entire Cubs season hasn’t been for the faint of heart. But last night’s thriller was especially heart-attack-inducing. Evan sums…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 27, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Swept by Phillies, David Ross Makes 2nd Relief Appearance and Hits 1st Homer, Johnny Cueto Traded to Royals, Schwarber Plays LF

No way around it, this past weekend’s series with the last-place Phillies was tough to watch. Despite losing after being…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 26, 2015

The Rundown: Cole Hamels No-Hits Cubs — What Next? Tigers Looking for Rotation Piece in Trade for Price, Happ Makes Debut for South Bend

Yesterday was one of those games that really exemplifies why I love baseball (Outcome aside) One of my favorite parts…
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