Brendan Donovan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 30

Astros’ Best-Fit Status Sets Up Obvious Trade Move

When looking at the projected outfield arrangement for the Houston Astros going into the new season, there could easily be an upgrade that the Astros are looking for.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Once Again Linked to AL East Contender

The St. Louis Cardinals have been very active this offseason, having sent three veterans to contending teams and fully committing to their rebuild. However, they still have one trade chip left.

Brendan Donovan News / CBSSports.com / January 30

Batting Around: Predicting where Brendan Donovan will go if Cardinals trade second baseman

The Cardinals are in the midst of a rebuild and Donovan could be the next player to go

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Cardinals All-Star Projected to Stay in St. Louis, Per Insider

Despite endless trade rumors, there’s a real shot that the St. Louis Cardinals don’t trade Brendan Donovan. St. Louis has kicked off a rebuild this offseason by trading Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras away.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 29

What Should the Cardinals’ Opening Day Infield Be If Donovan Stays?

As of today, we’re almost exactly two weeks from the day when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training. I would say there’s at least an even chance that Brendan Donovan will remain a St.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 29

Cardinals Need to Change Their Approach With Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively rebuilding this offseason. The biggest moves they made included trades of Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 29

Brendan Donovan Market Explained With Cardinals in Limbo

After months of rumors, it's pretty clear that the St. Louis Cardinals aren't just going to trade Brendan Donovan simply to do it. Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras were all traded, but it is not like the club is just blowing up the roster without a strategy.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 28

Cardinals’ Next Big Trade Shouldn’t Be Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals still have work to do this offseaosn, but the club's next trade chip arguably shouldn't be Brendan Donovan. Donovan is an All-Star and likely will bring back the biggest return for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 28

Cardinals Would Be Wise to Reject This Brendan Donovan Mock Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals still have one more trade chip on their roster as they prepare for the 2026 season. They'll be rebuilding rather than contending and will have their focus almost solely on the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 28

Cardinals All-Star Sounds Like MLB’s Next Trade Domino

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan hasn’t been traded, but the rumors have persisted. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic added a bit more

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 27

Former Cardinals Star Shares Important Take on Possible Brendan Donovan Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to decide what to do with All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan. As spring training moves closer, the most likely outcome appears to be that the Cardinals will hold onto Donovan instead of dealing him away, even though they are rebuilding.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 27

Robert Murray Gives Much-Needed Cardinals-Brendan Donovan Update

The St. Louis Cardinals have been at the center of endless trade rumors throughout the offseason so far, but it does seem like the perception is shifting a bit right now.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox Insider Fuels Brendan Donovan Trade Buzz With Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox have to be well acquainted with the area code for St. Louis at this point in the offseason. The Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have already made two hugely significant trades this winter.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 25

The Mariners need to steer their ship away from Brendan Donovan (for now)

The Seattle Mariners have had an exhaustive offseason, as they continue to try to fill holes at second and third base. In these weeks of searching, one name kept coming up as a top trade priority: St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

The Cardinals Don’t Need To Trade Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded away many of their core pieces this offseason. Veteran players like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado were all moved.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Clears Air on Brendan Donovan Buzz

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan has been the subject of endless trade rumors this offseason. On Sunday, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom joined "Sports on a Sunday Morning with Tom Ackerman" on KMOX St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Trade Rumors Persist, but Cardinals Should Hold Onto All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a productive offseason shedding salary and offloading veteran players to kick off their first rebuild in over three decades.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

There’s only 1 way Cardinals will trade Brendan Donovan

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan has been mentioned as a trade candidate throughout the offseason. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Cardinals will only trade Donovan “if they are blown away” by a trade proposal, however.

Brendan Donovan News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

MLB Rumors: Brendan Donovan Gets Latest San Francisco Giants Update From ESPN

The San Francisco Giants missed out on the playoffs last year despite starting the campaign with plenty of optimism. The Giants have not made any major additions to their lineup so far, but they are looking to bolster their offense.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

Did the Cardinals just give the Mariners an ultimatum regarding Brendan Donovan?

As the Seattle Mariners continue their never-ending pursuit of St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, their leadership had some interesting recent comments regarding the situation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has worked to remake the lineup. His latest targets could continue that transformation.

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