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Sonny Gray turned in maybe the best pitching performance of the MLB season on Friday night in Cleveland. The Cardinals' ace was pretty much as close to perfect as you can get, as he went all nine innings, struck out 11, gave up just one hit, and surrendered no walks.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 12

3 Cardinals Who Need to Heat Up Soon If They Want to Contend

All stats and rankings taken prior to play on May 12. The St. Louis Cardinals have spent the last couple years in a state of transition. After making the playoffs for four straight years from 2019 to 2022, the team finished dead last in the NL Central in 2023 and started looking toward the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 25

Cardinals' John Mozeliak Compares Floundering Veteran To Legend Adam Wainwright

Following a troubling 2025 spring training performance, a St. Louis Cardinals veteran hurler is being compared to one of the franchise's most beloved characters.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Cardinals Fan Favorite Reportedly Could Join Dark Forces With Pesky NL Central Rival

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't won the National League Central since 2022 when Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols were still on the team.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 18

Diamondbacks Prospect Kyle Amendt Hones Stuff in Fall League

Kyle Amendt arrived at South Eastern Community College out of high school with no other pitch than a fastball. He knew he needed to start working on a curveball.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Fascinating Cardinals Statistic Paints Promising Picture For Future Amid Rebuild Woes

The St. Louis Cardinals' lackluster player development system has left them behind the rest of the league, forcing the club to initiate an unfavorable rebuild.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 11

Cardinals Legend Shares Brutally Honest Opinion Regarding Long-Term Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most dedicated fan bases in baseball but after winning only one playoff series in the last 10 years, tensions are high.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 5

Adam Wainwright gives Phillies their flowers before NLDS

Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies begins Saturday afternoon. In anticipation of the NL East matchup, St.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 9

Cubs Star Surprises Cardinals Legend With Amazing Retirement Gift

It's been nearly a year since Adam Wainwright threw his last MLB pitch, and he's still getting retirement gifts. On Thursday, he received one of his best ones yet from Chicago Cubs All-Star Ian Happ.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / August 9

Ian Happ and Eddie Vedder Made Adam Wainwright a Cubs Fan

Adam Wainwright is officially a Cubs fan ... for at least a few minutes.

MLB News / Cubs Insider / August 8

Watch: Adam Wainwright Shares Retirement Gift from Ian Happ, Eddie Vedder

Adam Wainwright is significantly easier to like now that he’s no longer pitching for the Cardinals, but Ian Happ may not have been as pleased about the longtime Cardinals’ retirement.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 26

Cardinals Legend Adam Wainwright Compared To Rumored Trade Target

The St. Louis Cardinals are likely about to make a deal for another starting pitcher and there's only so much we know about who the club will acquire. The rumors are finally starting to emerge about who the Cardinals are interested in trading for but no offers have been made yet.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 29, 2024

Cardinals Fan Favorite Confident In Club’s Ability To Win NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals looked like they were on their way to repeating last year's season of disappointment until the recent wave of success came crashing in.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13, 2024

Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright joining MLB Network as analyst

One of the greatest pitchers in baseball is headed to the broadcast booth on a full-time basis. Former St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright is joining MLB Network as an analyst, per the network.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Fastball on SI / February 13, 2024

Recently Retired St. Louis Cardinals Hurler Joins MLB Network as Analyst

After previously announcing that he was joining FOX Sports this season as a broadcaster, former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright is also joining MLB Network in 2024.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / January 18, 2024

Former Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright joins FOX Sports

Recently retired 200-game winner Adam Wainwright has joined FOX Sports on a multiyear deal. Wainwright will join the network ahead of the upcoming baseball season, FOX announced Thursday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Fastball on SI / January 18, 2024

St. Louis Cardinals' Legend Makes Full-Time Switch into Broadcasting

After retiring from MLB at the end of the 2023 season, St. Louis Cardinals' legend Adam Wainwright is making the full-time switch to broadcasting. It was announced on Thursday that he'll be joining FOX Sports for the 2024 season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 14, 2024

Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright shows Chiefs support with stunned reaction to playoff game condition

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright was one of the many professional athletes to chime in on his opinion of the Kanas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins matchup.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023

Watch: Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright pinch-hits vs. Reds in final MLB series

The St. Louis Cardinals gave retiring veteran Adam Wainwright an at-bat on Friday, much to the delight of the home faithful.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2023

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright details singing national anthem on Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright went viral on Thursday when he sang the national anthem ahead of the Opening Day home game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Watch: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright sings national anthem on Opening Day

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2023

Watch: Adam Wainwright sings national anthem on Opening Day

Watch: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright sings national anthem on Opening Day

Thursday may have been the final Opening Day of Adam Wainwright’s career, but it just may be the most memorable, too.

Starting Cardinals catcher will wear special cleats to honor Yadier Molina

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2023

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright's WBC injury won't quiet tournament critics

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright is the latest MLB player to suffer an injury at the recently concluded World Baseball Classic (WBC), and it has tournament critics talking.

Cardinals star to open season on IL

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