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Cardinals' Wainwright Returns to Postseason Stage in Different
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to return for final MLB season in 2023
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Albert Pujols Returns to St. Louis Cardinals - The New York Times
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to play own songs during farewell - ESPN
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Wainwright's September struggles continue as Cards fall 4-1 to
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Wainwright's final season has been challenging as he nears No. 200
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What will the Cardinals do with Adam Wainwright? - Viva El Birdos
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Adam Wainwright expected to return to STL in 2023
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Adam Wainwright to return for 18th season with Cardinals - ESPN