MLB player prop bets and odds for Brendan Donovan on Sunday, July 27, 2025, as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Diego Padres.

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Brendan Donovan on the Eyes of the New York Yankees originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The July 31 MLB trade deadline is dominating baseball conversations, with teams across the majors locking in their plans. Some are clear buyers, others are sellers, and many sit in the middle trying to decide what’s best for their future.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies seem destined to come together on a trade in the coming days, and Ryan Helsley could be a centerpiece.

Following a six-run inning powered by three-run homers from Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras, the Cardinals bullpen combined to keep the Padres scoreless for four innings in a 9-7 win.

Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras hit three-run homers in the second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series

That’s where Brendan Donovan comes in. The St. Louis Cardinals infielder has established a tradition. On debut days, Donovan will present the call-up with a celebratory bottle of Ace of Spades ...