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Dakota Hudson, young Cardinals face surging Padres and their
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Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher months after he
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Brewers acquire William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and Justin Yeager
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Plan for Jordan Hicks to find effectiveness to come in low-leverage
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More Speculation That the St. Louis Cardinals Will Pursue Willson
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With Flaherty out early again, Cardinals' thin bullpen not equal
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Willson Contreras bats fourth, Jordan Walker slotted behind him
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Willson Contreras on 'turning the page' from Cubs to Cardinals
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Willson Contreras headed to the IL as Cardinals begin looking
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Willson Contreras out for rest of 2023 season with left wrist
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Cardinals trade Genesis Cabrera to Toronto Blue Jays for a young
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Willson Contreras out for rest of 2023 season with left wrist