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Adam Wainwright's finale will begin with a first: His selection for Team USA in WBC
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MLB roundup: Molina-Wainwright duo matches record, but Cardinals fall
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Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches
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Adam Wainwright starts first World Baseball Classic game for Team USA
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright trolls Mets by referencing Game 7 of 2006 NLCS
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The Most Interesting* Cardinals ZiPs - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos
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Waino, Goldy and Arenado to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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Jon Lester's advice to Justin Steele as Cubs hold auditions, await next free agents - The Athletic
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BenFred's 5: Cardinals dodge opt-out surprises entering season where depth could be key
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The Ringer's 41 Favorite Sports Moments of 2019 - The Ringer
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Adam Wainwright starts first World Baseball Classic game for Team USA
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: August 11
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