Talking About Birds

Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan has come up in 20 episodes of Talking About Birds, most recently Blunt Rotation on June 4, 2026.

Episodes about Brendan Donovan

  1. #206: Amphibious PitcherFebruary 5, 2026 · In the show notes

    The Cardinals get it done, trading Brendan Donovan in a blockbuster that brings switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, outfielders Tai Peete and Colton…

  2. #203: Nevertheless, Our Nolans Are LessJanuary 15, 2026 · In the show notes

    The Cardinals officially close the book on the Nolan Arenado era, trading the longtime third baseman and cash to the Diamondbacks (Butts'n'cracks) and…

  3. #201: What Actually is a Rumor MillJanuary 1, 2026 · In the show notes

    The Brendan Donovan trade saga takes center stage as the Cardinals slow-play their best asset, hoping to turn patience into a real prospect haul while…

  4. #199: May He Be GoodDecember 18, 2025 · In the show notes

    The Cardinals make a big pitching bet, signing Dustin May and betting on a reshaped arsenal after one of the strangest injury arcs in recent MLB history…

  5. #198: Don't Play the LotteryDecember 11, 2025 · In the show notes

    We’re talking Cardinals news as St. Louis grabs Zak Kent off waivers, weighs growing trade interest in Brendan Donovan, drops in the 2026 draft lottery…

  6. #192: Bats... BATS!!!October 30, 2025 · In the show notes

    The Cardinals’ surgery list is SO SPOOKY! Brendan Donovan, Ivan Herrera, and Lars Nootbaar all go under the knife, and Joe McEwing vanishes into the…

  7. #185: Relatively RegularSeptember 11, 2025 · In the show notes

    We discuss Masyn Winn’s upcoming offseason knee surgery, Willson Contreras’ return, and Brendan Donovan’s rehab assignment, along with notable roster…

  8. #179: It's a Packed Show (w/ Jake Wood)July 31, 2025 · In the show notes

    The Cardinals made deadline noise, sending Ryan Helsley to the Mets and Erick Fedde to Atlanta, while Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero continue to draw…

  9. #177: "Doyle Rules!" Would Be a Lazy Title For This Episode (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)July 17, 2025 · In the show notes

    It’s All-Star week! Nate is joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to talk Brendan Donovan’s big night, Liam Doyle’s surprise selection at No. 5, and what the…

  10. #176: Hey Don, You're an All StarJuly 10, 2025 · In the show notes

    Brendan Donovan is officially an All-Star! We talk about what that means for the Cardinals and dive into Mozeliak’s comments on ownership’s willingness…

  11. #172: Are We Gorman, or Are We GormOut?June 12, 2025 · In the show notes

    Nate and Ben open with some Blogger Day talk and then dive into Cardinals news. Brendan Donovan is out with a toe injury, Jordan Walker is progressing…

  12. #135: Pickle PalsSeptember 26, 2024 · In the show notes

    Nate & Ben discuss Ben's travels, little dune buggies, hot sauce, living that beach life, Sonny Gray, Quinn Matthews, the 2025 rotation, dropping…

  13. #12: Old Man SmilesMay 19, 2022 · In the show notes

    Nate & Ben discuss the recent fishing trip (and its many failures...), the resurgent Cardinal offense, watching baseball on airplanes, old men and their…

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