66. The Donovan Deal Changes Everything (Plus the Future of Watching Cardinals Baseball)

The Cardinals made another big move — and this one might shape the next few seasons.

On this episode of Redbird Rundown, we break down the Brendan Donovan trade and all of its ripple effects. What did Donovan mean to the Cardinals during his time in St. Louis? How should fans feel about the return, and what does this deal signal about the organization’s direction heading into 2026? We also step back and give Chaim Bloom an overall offseason grade if this ends up being his final move.

Plus, we dig into a major change for Cardinals fans: a new way to watch games this season. MLB will now produce and distribute Cardinals broadcasts, with games available on traditional cable and through Cardinals.TV — no blackouts, new pricing, and more details still to come.

To wrap things up, Jonathan kicks off a new segment in honor of Black History Month, spotlighting a lesser-known Cardinal whose story deserves more attention — and why their legacy still matters today.

If you love smart Cardinals conversation without the hot-take nonsense, you’re in the right place.

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