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Cardinals' right hander Adam Wainwright, 42, says he has thrown his final pitch, Baseball
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Maybe St Louis fans are right: the Cardinals Way is superior, St Louis Cardinals
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Friday afternoon Cardinal news and notes - Card Chronicle
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How Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay's infamous celebrations are tied to a grounded approach - Chicago Sun-Times
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Reds annihilated 15-6 in St. Louis, playoff hopes are over - Redleg Nation
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Chicago baseball report: Cubs, White Sox news, plus the week ahead
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Cardinals and Cubs balance fun and business ahead of weekend London series, National Sports
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Cardinals' right hander Adam Wainwright, 42, says he has thrown his final pitch, Baseball
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METS: Kirk Nieuwenhuis caps four-run 9th against Chicago Cubs with walk-off home run
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Jordan Montgomery, Cardinals take series from Yankees
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Jed Hoyer says wins changed Cubs' direction at trade deadline - ESPN
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