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'DonnellJuly 11, 2015

The Rundown: Jason Hammel Not Expected to Go On DL, Donn Roach Designated for Assignment, Olt Reinstated from DL, Baez Cleared to Swing, Could Cubs Trade for Shields?

During the previous offseason, with both the Cubs and White Sox making a bunch of moves, I was envisioning some…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 10, 2015

My Night at Hot Stove Cool Music: A Great Event for a Great Cause

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Hot Stove Cool Music charity event at Metro in Chicago. Benefiting Theo…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 9, 2015

The Rundown: Jason Hammel Leaves Start with Tight Hamstring, Both Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo Will Be in the HR Derby, Cubs May Look to Add INF Howie Kendrick in Offseason

The Cubs went 2-2 against the Cardinals in their recently-concluded series. The losses were heartbreaking; the wins produced over-the-top joy.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 8, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Double-Header Against Cardinals, Fowler Heating Up? Dallas Beeler Fills in Nicely, Schwarber Continues to Hit at AAA

It got a little hairy at times, but the Cubs pulled off two huge wins (7-4 and 5-3) against the…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 7, 2015

The Rundown: Lester Collects First Hit of Career in Loss, Bryant and Rizzo are NL All-Stars, Dallas Beeler to Start Game 2 of Today’s Double-Header, RHP Rafael Soriano Makes Debut in AA

Last night saw another frustrating loss against the Cardinals, as Jon Lester went six no-hit innings before giving up a…
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Chicago Cubs Trades and Free Agent Signings

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 6, 2015

The Rundown: Jorge Soler Returns from DL, Szczur Sent to Iowa, Cubs Look to Add Lefty OF Bat, Wada Will Make Rehab Start Today

Hope everyone had a great July 4th weekend. The weather was perfect and the Cubs continuing their winning ways made…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 3, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Mets…Again, Cardinals Fire Scouting Director Amid Hacking Scandal, Cubs Active in International Market, Donn Roach to Start Saturday

One of my earliest Cubs memories is going over to my grandparents’ house with my dad and bringing brooms with us.…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 2, 2015

The Rundown: Russell and Bryant May Be Given More Days Off, Schwarber Keeps On Hitting, Duane Underwood Won’t Need Surgery

The Cubs haven’t allowed a run for 20 innings this series against the Mets. It’s a good thing, too, because…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellJuly 1, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Snap 5-Game Losing Streak, Maddon Looking for Some Magic, Donnie Dewees with a Big Night in Eugene

With Tuesday night’s 1-0 win, the Cubs have won five straight against the Mets (including a four-game sweep back in…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellJune 30, 2015

The Rundown: Soler Goes Hitless in Rehab Debut, Finding Trade for Pitcher May Be Tricky, Eddie Vedder to Headline Hot Stove Cool Music Benefit

Yesterday’s off-day provided a chance for Cubs fans to take a deep breath and put last week behind them. At…
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