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Though the Cardinals have not publicly declared their intent to sell, they have informed teams that their relievers are available.

MLB insider Jon Heyman recently reported the Yankees’ interest in Donovan if he were made available: “All-Star INF Brendan Donovan would interest the Yankees, if he’s available. Many teams would be. Astros, too. Unclear how deep Cardinals sale will be.”

The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in the St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The New York Yankees have acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies, giving them a veteran at a position of need as they try to stop their slide down the AL East standings.

On Saturday afternoon in the Bronx against the Yankees, Bryce Harper crushed another home run, but this one was a significant one.

Left with nowhere else to turn with struggling starter Erick Fedde, who has been in one of the worst funks of his MLB career, the Cardinals designated the veteran right-handed pitcher for assignment on Wednesday morning.

The St. Louis Cardinals recently made the tough decision to designate veteran pitcher Erick Fedde for assignment during a tough stretch of starts. This move goe