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Cardinals Update: Brendan Donovan Facing Uncertain Weekend

The St. Louis Cardinals are still missing breakout star Brendan Donovan. He left the action on Tuesday with what was initially called "left toe discomfort." After undergoing an MRI, it was shared that he has a "sprained capsule in the joint" in his left big toe.

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Cardinals Provide Timetable on Brendan Donovan Decision Prior to Brewers Series

Prior to beginning a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided an update on leading hitter Brendan Donovan. The 28-year-old second baseman/left fielder remains out of the lineup after departing Tuesday's game with a sprained capsule in the joint of his left big toe.

Brendan Donovan News / Last Word On Sports / June 12

Cardinals Best Hitter Hopes to Avoid IL with Sprained Toe

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan is dealing with an injury to his big toe, but told reporters on Wednesday that he thinks he will avoid an IL stint.

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Cardinals Building Block Linked To Astros Blockbuster Trade Buzz

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the National League’s biggest surprises of the season. Brendan Donovan looks like an All-Star and is having the best season of his career so far.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Shares Major Injury Update After Blue Jays Game

Understandably, Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan plans on staying in the lineup and avoiding the injured list. As of Wednesday evening, Donovan remains optimistic that'll be the case.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 11

Yankees ‘Possible Target’ Is Cardinals Breakout Star, Per Ex-MLB GM

The New York Yankees look like one of the top contenders in the American League once again. Because of this, trade speculation already has picked up about who the club could look to acquire ahead of the July 31st trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 11

Brendan Donovan Injury Update: Cardinals Star Exits Vs. Blue Jays

The St. Louis Cardinals had a pretty rough night all around on Tuesday. St. Louis took on the Toronto Blue Jays and ended up losing, 10-9. Another loss in itself is means for a tough night, but Cardinals breakout star Brendan Donovan also was forced to leave the game as due to left toe discomfort, as shared by MLB.com's John Denton.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Cardinals Reveal Concerning Brendan Donovan News

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan left Tuesday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to discomfort in his left toe, the club announced.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 10

Cardinals Gold Glover Predicted To Make All-MLB Team After 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals have performed better than expected in 2025. They were not expected to be a contending ballclub, but they are just 1 1/2 games back in the National League Wild Card race and four back in the NL Central.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7

10 potential first-time MLB All-Stars: Cubs star helps case with Saturday home run

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 7

Cardinals Gold Glove Winner Projected To Be NL All-Star Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals have outperformed expectations this season. They were expected to be bottom dwellers in the National League Central, only to rise to second place at the start of June and be just four games back of the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 5

Ex-MLB GM Has High Expectations For Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the hottest hitters in the National League right now in Brendan Donovan. The 28-year-old has been everything the Cardinals could've hoped for.

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Cardinals Writer Sounds Off On Potential All-Star Voting Race

The St. Louis Cardinals have seen quite a lot of extraordinary play from their roster this year, but utility man Brendan Donovan has stood out above the rest.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Have One Of Baseball's Biggest 2025 Breakout Stars

When the Major League Baseball All-Star Game gets here in July, the St. Louis Cardinals should be well-represented. The Cardinals are 33-26 on the season so far and have been one of the most surprising teams in baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 1

Brendan Donovan Has Serious Chance At Cardinals History

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2025 Major League Baseball season in Brendan Donovan. He has been the Cardinals’ Most Valuable Player this year.

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Cardinals Have Easy Decision Ahead With Budding Superstar

The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly have found a potential superstar of the future. Brendan Donovan has been good for the Cardinals over the last four years.

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Cardinals Fan-Favorite Emerging As Early St. Louis MVP

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Brendan Donovan Becoming One of MLB’s Best Second Basemen

For the first time in his four-year career, Brendan Donovan is playing more than 2/3 of his games at one position. He’s settled into the role as the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / May 28

Brendan Donovan powers Cardinals past Orioles

Brendan Donovan hammered a key two-run home run and Masyn Winn recorded four hits as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame the host Baltimore Orioles, winning 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the final two games of the three-game series.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 12

3 Cardinals Who Need to Heat Up Soon If They Want to Contend

All stats and rankings taken prior to play on May 12. The St. Louis Cardinals have spent the last couple years in a state of transition. After making the playoffs for four straight years from 2019 to 2022, the team finished dead last in the NL Central in 2023 and started looking toward the future.

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