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With Steven Matz injured, Cardinals rotation in precarious position
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St. Louis Cardinals on X: LHP Steven Matz (left shoulder impingement) has been activated from 15-day IL. RHP Drew VerHagen (right hip impingement) has been placed on 15-day IL, retroactive to July 15. Matz will start today's game against the Reds. https
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Yankees-Cardinals trade details: New York acquires outfielder Harrison Bader for starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery
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This Week in Mets: How can Brett Baty find himself while back in Triple A? - The Athletic
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Steven Matz Stats, Fantasy & News
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Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5
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The Cardinals are using Albert Pujols wrong - by Jon Doble
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2017 St. Louis Cardinals season - Wikipedia
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Woodford, Cardinals' bullpen shut down Pirates
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Bannon singles on 1st big league pitch, O's top Cards 3-2
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Cardinals place Steven Matz on 15-day IL, will give Adam Wainwright another start
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Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals: April 14, 2023
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Cardinals score twice in bottom of the 9th, beat Braves 6-5