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Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to return for final MLB season in 2023
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season
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Adam Wainwright Will Return to Cardinals in 2023, per Report
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Adam Wainwright returning to Cardinals in 2023 for 18th MLB season
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season
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