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Chris Carpenter's case for history's greatest pitching performance - Viva El Birdos
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If we've seen the last of Chris Carpenter
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Chris Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals to undergo season-ending surgery - ESPN
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Carpenter outduels Halladay, Cardinals edge Phils - Statesboro Herald
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As Albert Pujols approaches 3,000 hits, some Cardinals can't help but imagine the hoopla had he stayed - The Athletic
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Tigers welcome Michael Lorenzen: 'We think he's just scratching the surface'
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Matt Carpenter mops up for Adam Wainwright
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End of an era as Carpenter retires
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MLB playoffs: Pitching trends, oddities, impact of new format - Sports Illustrated
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Cardinals and Yadier Molina discuss a potential return, Pro Sports
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Shohei Ohtani's epic doubleheader: One-hit shutout in Game 1, 2 homers in nightcap
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Former Cards pitcher Carpenter has role helping Angels pitchers now
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