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'DonnellDecember 20, 2014

The Rundown: Padres Continue Revamp, Baez Stays Hot in Winter Ball, Mike Quade Named Twins’ AAA Manager

What in the world, San Diego? After recently trading for outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers, and catcher Derek Norris,…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 19, 2014

Cubs Agree to 2-Year Deal with Catcher David Ross

The Cubs’ busy Friday continues. Although it looked like it might not happen earlier today, the Cubs have agreed to…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 19, 2014

The Rundown: Kris Medlen Off the Market, Kemp Trade Finalized, White Sox to Sign George Kottaras to Minor League Deal

The Kansas City Royals have signed RHP Kris Medlen to a two-year deal. It’s a gamble I would’ve liked to…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 18, 2014

The Rundown: Justin Ruggiano Traded, MiLB Coaches Announced, Cubs Could Make ‘Multiple’ Moves to Upgrade Left

The Justin Ruggiano Era is over, as the Cubs sent the outfielder to Seattle yesterday in exchange for RHP Matt…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 17, 2014

The Rundown: Samardzija Back in Chicago, Would Lester Have Signed Without Joe Maddon? Alcantara Collects Three Hits, Goes Deep

When the Jeff Samardzija trade was announced last week, I thought to myself that it would be weird to see…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 16, 2014

The Rundown: Marco Hernandez to Boston as PTBNL, More Lester Presser Reactions, Baez Hits First HR in Winter Ball

The Cubs have shipped minor league shortstop Marco Hernandez to Boston as the player to be named later in the…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 15, 2014

The Rundown: Jon Lester to Be Introduced Today, Cubs Reportedly Have Met with Colby Rasmus, Melky Cabrera to Sign with White Sox

The Jon Lester era will officially begin this afternoon, as the Cubs are set to introduce their top free-agent prize…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 13, 2014

The Rundown: Jason Hammel Calls Return to Cubs a ‘No-Brainer,’ Fujikawa Close to Deal with Rangers

The Cubs finalized the signing of right-handed starter Jason Hammel yesterday. And from the sound of it, Chicago is exactly…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 12, 2014

The Rundown: Cubs Lose 3 Players, Pick Up 2 in Rule 5 Draft; Broadcasts on WLS-Ch.7? Baez Makes Debut in Puerto Rico

The Cubs front office left the San Diego Winter Meetings with two new starting pitchers in Jason Hammel and ace…
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Bryan O'DonnellDecember 11, 2014

The Rundown: Cubs Could Go After Jonny Gomes; Wood, Castillo Drawing Interest; Rule 5 Draft Today; Crazy Day for Dodgers

I’m not sure I know what to do with myself now that we don’t have Jon Lester rumors to obsess…
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