The latest MLB Draft projections could leave top prospect Ethan Holliday feeling awfully jealous over who ends up with the St. Louis Cardinals.

MLB's annual amateur draft, which is scheduled for Sunday, July 13th, and stretches to July 14th, is the key date for the MLB trade deadline. Once the draft is over, the baseball world will ramp up trade talks once again.

Sean Murphy hit the two longest home runs at Busch Stadium this season and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night.

With 11 runs and 18 hits combined in the first three innings, Cardinals and Braves go quiet once bullpens got involved Friday at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak says the MLB trade deadline is "so much fun."

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited the game against St. Louis after three innings due to abdominal tightness.

Third baseman Austin Riley is in his seventh season with the Atlanta Braves after being selected in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft. The 28-year-old made his major-league debut in left field during 2019—third base was occupied by veteran Josh Donaldson—though he has primarily played third base since.

Cardinals' president of baseball operations John Mozeliak will have the chance to change the outlook of many teams at the trade deadline. The Cardinals, no matter which direction the team goes, will have a huge impact on the trade deadline.

This article was originally published on fansided.com as Cardinals must avoid this local MLB Draft prospect with major baggage. If the St. Louis Cardinals select pitcher Sam Horn in the 2025 MLB Draft, at least he won’t need much time familiarizing himself with Missouri.

Cardinals executive John Mozeliak revealed trade talks will ramp up after the MLB Draft, with St. Louis set to impact the deadline market.

The St. Louis Cardinals remain alive in the playoff race but their offense could use a much-needed boost with the July 31 trade deadline steadily approaching. C