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Brady Singer, KC Royals fall to Chicago Cubs: game recap
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World Series 2014: Giants Beat Royals in Game 7 - The New York Times
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Brett Cecil released by Cardinals
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Springer hits grand slam as Blue Jays beat Cardinals 10-3
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Cardinals announce Adam Wainwright will not pitch again in 2023
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Arenado hits 2 HRs, Cardinals power past Phillies 7-6
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Kyle Gibson labors as Orioles drop series finale to White Sox
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Royals drop exhibition finale to Cardinals, Royals
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Willson Contreras hits two of Cardinals' seven homers vs. Dodgers