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.

Series Previews

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 16, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs to Face Mets in NLCS, Addison Russell Will Be Left Off Roster with Injury, Lester to Start Game 1

The opponent is set. The Cubs are heading to New York to face the Mets in the NLCS. As expected,…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 15, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Likely Leaning Toward Lester for Game 1 of NLCS, Blue Jays and Royals Advance to ALCS, Eddy Julio Martinez May Still End Up with Giants

Nothing official yet, but it sounds like the Cubs are leaning toward starting Jon Lester in Game 1 of the…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 14, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Advance to NLCS, Opponent TBD, Russell Day-to-Day, Schwarber Called His HR

Still pretty hard to believe, but the Cubs have defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. The NLCS begins…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 13, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Set Postseason Record with 6 HRs, Soler Stays Hot as the Sun, Russell Exits with Hamstring Injury

In Game 2 on Saturday, the Cubs utilized small ball — bunting, stealing bases, fundamentals. Last night, a new plan…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 12, 2015

The Rundown: Maddon Isn’t Ready to Name Game 4 Starter, Teagarden Added to 40-Man, Wada DFA’d, Motte Throws Simulated Game

Jake Arrieta will be on the mound tonight for Game 3 of the NLDS. Automatic win right? I feel like…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 11, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Even Up Series, Soler and Bullpen Come Through Big, Will Fowler Be Back Next Year?

I’m not going to lie. During yesterday’s game, after Matt Carpenter led off the game for the Cardinals with a…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 10, 2015

The Rundown: Cubs Shut Out in Game 1, Quintin Berry Left Off Playoff Roster, Strop Continues to Struggle Against Cardinals

To say last night’s Game 1 loss to the Cardinals was a disappointment would be an understatement. The Cubs were…
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Cubs Minor League & Prospect News

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 9, 2015

The Rundown: Hendricks to Start NLDS Game 2, Cubs Reportedly Sign Cuban OF Eddy Julio Martinez, Rangers and Astros Win First Games of ALDS

We’ve known for a while that Jon Lester would be starting Game 1 of the NLDS, but yesterday we finally…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 8, 2015

The Rundown: Arrieta Shuts Out Pirates, Cubs Advance to NLDS, Benches Clear

Last night was hands-down one of the most entertaining Cubs games I’ve ever seen. With all the nerves building up…
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Cubs News, Rumors & Analysis

Bryan O'DonnellOctober 7, 2015

The Rundown: Guessing Tonight’s Wild Card Lineup and Roster, Astros Beat Yankees in AL Wild Card

Here it is, folks. The day we’ve been waiting for. The biggest game of the 2015 season so far for…
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