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St. Louis Cardinals thrilled to sign starter Steven Matz, 'a
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Steven Matz finalizes 4-year, $44M contract with Cardinals - NBC
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract
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Steven Matz, St. Louis Cardinals reach agreement on four-year, $44
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BenFred: The Cardinals have 99 problems, but a self-created
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Steven Matz, Cardinals Reportedly Agree to 4-Year, $44M Contract
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract
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Cardinals stars return to the lineup for series opener vs
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract
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Cardinals stick with familiar lineup in Game 2 vs. Cleveland Guardians
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Mets vs. Cardinals prediction: Steven Matz will beat former team
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MLB free agency: Steven Matz, Cardinals reach four-year, $44
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BenFred: More Steven Matz starts won't justify Cardinals contract
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Cardinals' Steven Matz has torn MCL in left knee, will miss