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2022 World Series favorites, drafted
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Cardinals are in first place two-thirds of the way into the season; it's a good sign
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Cardinals mailbag: Mike Shildt's rant, Matt Carpenter's hitting woes, Andrew Miller's workload and more - The Athletic
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The Best and Worst 60 Game Stretches for Recent Cardinal Hitters - Viva El Birdos
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Matt Carpenter explains why this season is crucial for him
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Matt Carpenter: Cardinals infielder makes rehab appearance in Springfield
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Cubs Bench Coach Mark Loretta Suspended by MLB Because LOL Replay (UPDATE) - Bleacher Nation
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Quick Hits: Goold on the Cardinals
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Braves Throwback Thursday: Atlanta lands a big-ticket outfielder, but not the one it really wanted - Battery Power