Adam Wainwright
Cardinals-Braves rained out, day-night doubleheader Sunday

Jun. 19, 2021 03:48 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals' game at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up as...

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig, right, tosses the ball to catcher Michael Perez, left, after Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hit a fielder's choice third to first and was caught in a rundown between home and first during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, right, is congratulated by teammate Yadier Molina before being removed during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, May 9, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 15, 2021 03:15 AM EDT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson throws to first base to get an out against Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter watches his three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Carpenter hits another pinch homer as Cardinals beat Pirates

By John Perrotto Apr. 30, 2021 10:06 PM EDT

Cardinals expect Wainwright to come off COVID-19 IL Monday

Apr. 30, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are hopeful of getting Adam Wainwright back from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. The veteran...

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10

By Matt Carlson Apr. 07, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2021 03:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, ground crews prepare the field at Sun Trust Park, now known as Truist Park, ahead of Game 3 of MLB baseball's National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. Truist Park lost the 2021 All-Star Game on Friday, April 2, 2021, when Major League Baseball decided to move the game elsewhere over the league’s objection to Georgia’s sweeping new election law that critics say restricts voting rights. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 07:17 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. One year later, there's a better understanding of what it takes to play a baseball season amid a pandemic. Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Competition is on for Cardinals starting rotation spot

By Dave Skretta Feb. 22, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina walk to the dugout after the first inning against the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series baseball final at Teodoro Mariscal stadium in Mazatlan, Mexico, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Cardinals re-sign C Yadier Molina for 18th season

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 10:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2020, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Denver. The St. Louis Cardinals finalized their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Arenado from the Rockies on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals

Feb. 01, 2021 10:19 PM EST

FILE - U.S. Postal Service worker Tionne Eitz holds a foul ball gift in Alameda, Calif., in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. Catching a foul ball is one of baseball’s everlasting charms. But with no fans in the park -- in Oakland and San Francisco -- and plenty of balls landing in the seats, AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley had an idea. Gather the balls and give them away. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley, File)
Odd became normal: sports’ masked road trip to the unknown

Fred Lief Dec. 28, 2020 01:22 PM EST

FILE - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright smiles after throwing a simulated inning during baseball practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, in this Sunday, July 5, 2020, file photo. Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award

Dec. 07, 2020 03:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong handles a sharp grounder by Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos during the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. The Cardinals have declined Wong's $12.5 million option, making the Gold Glove second baseman a free agent. The 30-year-old Wong will receive a $1 million buyout. Wong, a first-round pick in the 2011 draft, made his big league debut in 2013 and spent his first eight seasons with St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Cardinals decline $12.5M option for INF Kolten Wong

By Jay Cohen Oct. 28, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Harrison Bader dives into third for a triple during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
McBroom, O'Hearn spark Royals to 5-4 victory over Cardinals

By Warren Mayes Aug. 26, 2020 12:21 AM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field after a ground out by Cincinnati Reds' Freddy Galvis to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cards finally back home, rally for 3 in 9th to beat Reds 5-4

By Steve Overbey Aug. 21, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto tries to get control of the ball after Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield reached first on a fielding error during the first inning of game one of a baseball double-header Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Keller dominant, holds Reds hitless into 6th, KC wins opener

Aug. 19, 2020 07:53 PM EDT