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MLB Insider Suggests Cardinals Star 'Building A Case' For All-Star Bid

Katie Woo of The Athletic recently made a bold suggestion for Brendan Donovan.
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May 16, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) drops the ball while attempting to throw to first base during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
May 16, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) drops the ball while attempting to throw to first base during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have seen a lot more success this season than anybody anticipated. One of the stars who has helped the Cardinals get to this point is utility infielder Brendan Donovan.

Donovan has been a huge piece for the Cardinals, anchoring their lineup as the typical three-hole hitter. His bat has been tremendous as he ranks among the league's best in a few different categories.

Katie Woo of The Athletic recently suggested Donovan's success at the dish this season could lead to an All-Star bid at the midseason mark.

"Donovan’s three-hit game on Sunday afternoon was his seventh of the season and raised his average to .328, third highest in the National League," Woo wrote. "He leads the league in hits (65) and doubles (17) and has locked down the third spot in the Cardinals’ batting order.

"Donovan has always been of high value to St. Louis because of his versatility on both sides of the ball. With the two-month mark of the season closing in, not only has Donovan been instrumental to the Cardinals’ success, but he’s also building a strong case for his first All-Star bid, perhaps as a reserve."

An All-Star bid could certainly be in Donovan's future. He's been excellent this season and it's hard to imagine he's going to fall off any time soon.

The infielder has been St. Louis' best player, so he would be the easiest candidate to send to the game if the Cardinals end up with just one All-Star, but that's unlikely to be the case with other players performing well, too.

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Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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