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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season
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After sidelining catcher Willson Contreras, Cardinals won't say
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright has reverted to early-season form
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Adam_Wainwright
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season
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Pitcher Adam Wainwright to return to St. Louis Cardinals in 2023
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Cards' Wainwright to skip next start as precautionary measure
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Phillies hold off Cardinals 2-0 to sweep NL wild-card series
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A look at internal options for the rotation - Viva El Birdos
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Tigers weigh in on DH debate after Wainwright injury