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Cardinals' Jordan Hicks opts out of 2020 season
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Cardinals, Jordan Hicks Discussing Extension - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cardinals, Hicks decide that it's best for closer to opt out of 2020 season
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Cardinals' Hicks gets into 'a good battle' in first appearance since 2019 Midwest News - Bally Sports
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St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Hicks Will Sit Out This Season - Last Word On Baseball
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LEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
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Cardinals' Jordan Hicks Throws Fastest Strike in MLB Statcast History at 105 MPH, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
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Cardinals, Mike Mayers claimed on waivers by Angels
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Cardinals trade shortstop Paul DeJong, complete third deal with Blue Jays
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Jordan Hicks finds groove as new Cardinals closer - St. Louis
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Recapping Jordan Hicks' season with the Cardinals - Viva El Birdos
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Jordan Hicks Is Melting MLB's Radar Guns—Wait, Who? - The Ringer
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Cardinals Extra: Whatever role Jordan Hicks seizes, his strength is already a relief