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Projecting Adam Wainwright's final season with the St. Louis Cardinals
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Adam Wainwright's final season has been challenging, but now he's just a win away from 200
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KMOV - JUST IN: Adam Wainwright agrees to a one year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals! Details: -to-cardinals-on--year-contract/article_8133b698-cd7b-11e8-8010-cf3e636ae4fa.html
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Adam Wainwright attempts to explain dominance over Pirates in recent years
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Adam Wainwright progressing toward return to Cardinals
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season, per source
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Adam Wainwright's final season has been challenging, but now he's just a win away from 200
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to return for final MLB season in 2023
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Wainwright's return goes well for the Cardinals, who rally for a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks - ABC News
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Was Bringing Back Adam Wainwright A Smart Idea? - Viva El Birdos
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Rosenthal: Adam Wainwright uses arts and crafts to motivate Cardinals; plus Ohtani, Dodgers and more - The Athletic
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Bernie On The Cardinals: Leave Adam Wainwright Alone. This Season Was Never About Winning, Anyway. - Scoops
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Adam Wainwright promised his kids a puppy when he retired. Cardinals delivered on final day, World
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Cardinals: Did St. Louis confirm Adam Wainwright is returning in 2023?
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MLB - Run it back. Adam Wainwright is returning for his