Cardinals Make Brendan Donovan Decision After Rockies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals have unexpectedly surged recently by taking crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, two of the National League’s top teams.

After missing a few games last weekend, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan was a late scratch for Friday's home series opener vs. the New York Yankees due to a foot injury. This foot injury is reportedly a direct cause of the groin soreness that sidelined Donovan for two games of the Cardinals' recent series against the Cubs on Aug.