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St. Louis Cardinals' struggles bigger than loss of Yadier Molina
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Willson Contreras Stats, Fantasy & News
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Surging Cardinals win with Willson Contreras behind the plate, equal highest run total since 2000
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Wainwright gets 200th win as the Cardinals blank the Brewers 1-0
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Performances of Willson Contreras and Jordan Hicks encouraging signs in a Cardinals' loss
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Cardinals Catcher Didn't Hold Back After Being Ejected Following Two Questionable Calls - Sports Illustrated
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Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
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Cardinals' Mikolas ejected for drilling Cubs' Happ after Contreras struck with bat
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Career Years and Andrew Knizner - Viva El Birdos
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Brewers acquire William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and Justin Yeager in three-team trade with Braves and Athletics - Brew Crew Ball
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Cardinals Willson Contreras Breaks Bat, Yells at Ump From Dugout and Gets Ejected
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Burleson homers in Cardinals' 1-0 win over Rangers, Semien's hitting streak ends at 25 games
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Ultimate Cubs Lineup: Marquee staff edition - Marquee Sports Network
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What can Cubs expect from the catcher position now that Willson Contreras is gone?