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Steven Matz - St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitcher - ESPN
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Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in win
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101 ESPN St. Louis - The Cardinals have activated RHP Drew VerHagen (right shoulder impingement) from the 15-day IL. LHP Matthew Liberatore has been optioned to Memphis (AAA).
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Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards beat Reds 5-1
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A strike away: Mikolas just short of no-hitter for Cardinals - WTOP News
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Bannon singles on 1st big league pitch, O's top Cards 3-2
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Cards beat Pirates in 3-0 win
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Cards shut down Pirates in 3-0 win News, Sports, Jobs - Weirton Daily Times
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Mets 2023 transaction tracker: New York options RHP Jeff Brigham, recalls RHP Peyton Battenfield
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Matz fans 10, Alonso hits 21st HR as Mets beat Rockies
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With Steven Matz injured, Cardinals rotation in precarious position
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Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win
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Cardinals news: St. Louis rotation takes a hit, puts veteran starter on IL
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