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Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina surprise Adam Wainwright at Cardinals retirement ceremony
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season, per source
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Cardinals honor Adam Wainwright with Molina, Pujols on hand
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Cardinals celebrate Adam Wainwright as his incredible career in St. Louis comes to an end
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season, per source
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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright's hilarious reaction to Albert Pujols's pitching debut
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season, per source
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Adam Wainwright heads into retirement with emotional final day, including one last at-bat for Cardinals – and a new puppy, STL Sports Page
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Adam Wainwright retirement: Does Adam Wainwright plan to retire after the 2023 MLB season? St. Louis Cardinals' legend's career plans explored
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Adam Wainwright Planning To Retire After 2023 Season - MLB Trade Rumors
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Wainwright 'almost certainly' retiring after '22, but won't commit to plan
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Run it back: Wainwright to return to Cardinals for 2023