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Adam Wainwright to perform postgame concert after last Cardinals home start

He's been pitching for St. Louis for 18 years, and before he leaves, Adam Wainwright will grace fans with another talent: his music.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Retiring Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to say farewell by performing his own songs

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will perform on an entirely different stage before bidding farewell to St. Louis fans and life on the baseball diamond

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounceback victory in Baltimore Wainwright (4-11) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings against Baltimore. He struck out three.

Impact Wainwright held the first-place Orioles scoreless until the fifth inning, when the first three batters reached and two runs came around to score in the frame. The 42-year-old veteran left with a lead that would not be relinquished, earning his first win since June 17. In the 11 outings between wins, Wainwright went 0-10 with a 10.72 ERA, 2.27 WHIP and a lackluster 25:23 K:BB across 45.1 innings. He currently lines up for a home matchup with the Brewers in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright's gets 199th win: Breaking down 3 key moments Wainwright won for the first time since June 17 and finished this outing with a strikeout on his vaunted curveball.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Serves up four homers Thursday Wainwright (3-11) took the loss against Atlanta on Thursday, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings.

Impact Wainwright was working with extra rest having not pitched since Aug. 28, but that didn't help him against Atlanta's potent offense. The veteran was tagged for three runs in the first inning before settling down for three scoreless frames. However, Matt Olson slugged a solo shot in the fifth, and Atlanta struck for two more homers -- including Ronald Acuna's second of the contest -- in the sixth before Wainwright was pulled. It's been a rough campaign for the veteran right-hander, but until Thursday he hadn't surrendered more than two homers in any contest. Wainwright now holds an ugly 8.19 ERA and 1.98 WHIP through 89 innings on the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A first for Walker, a last for Wainwright in hometown Atlanta This story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Next start pushed back Wainwright won't start Sunday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wainwright reportedly needs a few extra days to recover after his last start Monday against the Padres. Zack Thompson will take Wainwright's place Sunday as the rotation moves up a day, and Wainwright's next start will come Thursday against Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shave, pants, strong start: Wainwright channels 2014 ST. LOUIS -- Looking for motivation to break a winless stretch over his last nine starts and a way to combat a star-studded Padres lineup, A...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Handed tough loss Wainwright (3-10) allowed one run on eight hits and three walks over six innings Monday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Padres.

Impact It's been a brutal season for Wainwright and he couldn't catch a break Monday despite throwing a quality start. He tossed five shutout frames before the Padres finally broke through in the sixth inning. It was the first time he allowed fewer than three runs in a start since July 24 but he's still sporting an 8.10 ERA on the year. Wainwright is currently lined up to face the Pirates at home this weekend.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again Tuesday Wainwright (3-9) took the loss Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in a 6-3 loss against the Pirates. He struck out three.

Impact After logging a quality start in his previous outing against the Mets, Wainwright was tagged for six runs against the Pirates as he took his eighth loss in his last nine starts. Over that span, the veteran right-hander's struggled to a 12.56 ERA. Overall, Waiwright's ERA is up to an unsightly 8.61 with a 1.99 WHIP and 44:30 K:BB across 17 starts (77.1 innings) this season. He'll look to get on track in his next outing, tentatively lined up for early next week against the Padres.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waino's quest to 200 wins 'proving to be difficult' PITTSBURGH -- Winless since June 17, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright took the mound on Tuesday for a ninth time while looking for career v...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Allows three runs in loss Wainwright (3-8) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings against the Mets. He struck out two.

Impact Wainwright actually pitched well Thursday, logging his second quality start of the season while allowing just four hits. The only damage against the veteran right-hander came via a two-run homer from Pete Alonso in the fourth and an RBI double from Francisco Lindor in the fifth, though he also issued three walks on the afternoon. Wainwright still holds a 16.20 ERA through three August starts and he's now walked at least two batters in 11 of his 16 outings this season.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose rotation spot Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Wainwright's role will be reevaluated after his next start Thursday against the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wainwright got roughed up again last Friday in Kansas City, yielding eight earned runs while recording only three outs as his season ERA climbed to 8.78. He is just two wins away from reaching 200 career victories, but the 41-year-old right-hander might actually have a better shot at achieving that milestone in a piggyback relief role. "We've talked to him, and he understands that he's got to do better," Mozeliak said of Wainwright. "He's appreciative that he's getting the opportunity [on Thursday], but he understands that things could change [in the future]."

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows eight more earned runs Wainwright (3-7) took the loss Friday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and zero strikeouts over one inning against Kansas City.

Impact Things continue to get worse for Wainwright, who's now allowed 15 earned runs over four innings in his last two starts. On the season, Wainwright's ERA now stands at 8.78 with a WHIP that's ballooned to 2.09 following this effort. There's something to be said for a nostalgia tour honoring a retiring star but no one wants to see anyone's career end like this, especially someone as accomplished as Wainwright.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waino ready to 'refocus and get serious about ending strong' KANSAS CITY -- Adam Wainwright’s chase to 200 career wins is heading into the final stretch, but the 41-year-old pitcher is running on fumes...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nightengale's Notebook: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright chases milestone in final season Playing his final season Adam Wainwright, has been stuck on 198 career wins after nearly two decades with the Cardinals.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Yields seven runs in loss Wainwright (3-6) allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over three innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact That wouldn't have been an unusual stat line in Colorado, but Friday's game was in St. Louis. Wainwright has yielded 13 runs over 14 innings while losing two of his three starts since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 41-year-old has a 7.81 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 39:26 K:BB through 65.2 innings through 14 starts overall. The Cardinals are essentially out of contention, so there's little chance they humiliate a franchise legend by removing him from the rotation over the last two months of the season. Wainwright is tentatively projected for a road start in Kansas City next week.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Cubs on Saturday Wainwright (3-5) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three batters over six innings against the Cubs.

Impact Wainwright gave up a two-run homer in each of the third and fourth frames, which accounted for all of the scoring against him and was enough to saddle him with the loss. The right-hander at least managed to give St. Louis six frames, logging his longest outing since June 17. Wainwright has lost four of five starts since that performance against the Mets, and he's seen his season ERA balloon to 7.18. That's on pace to be easily the worst over a season in the 41-year-old's big-league career, as is his unintimidating 4.9 K/9.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in return Wainwright (shoulder) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Impact Wainwright threw 76 pitches (47 strikes) in his return from a right shoulder strain. The 41-year-old did alright in a challenging matchup, most importantly by keeping the ball in the yard, something he did just once in his last five starts before landing on the injured list. At this point in his career, he's just a back-end starter that probably won't help much in fantasy. He carries a 7.31 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 31:21 K:BB through 56.2 innings over 12 starts, with his next outing likely at home versus the Cubs over the weekend.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from 15-day injured list Wainwright (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Wainwright will return to the Cardinals' rotation after missing nearly three weeks with a right shoulder strain. The 41-year-old will start Monday versus the Diamondbacks, though he's only expected to throw 65 pitches in the outing. On the season, Wainwright owns a 7.66 ERA and 1.99 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 51.2 innings in 11 starts with St. Louis. In a corresponding move, left-handed reliever Zack Thompson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' Adam Wainwright coming off IL to take on Diamondbacks Adam Wainwright has looked like a pitcher approaching the end of the line.

JULY 24, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rejoining rotation Monday Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wainwright (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, John Denton of...

Impact Marmol noted that his preference was to bring back Wainwright from the 15-day injured list later in the week following another live batting practice session, but the veteran right-hander will end up coming back a little earlier than expected to cover some innings and help protect an overtaxed bullpen. Given that a projected 65-pitch workload would still make it tough for Wainwright to get through five innings, he could struggle to qualify for a win in his return to action. Wainwright tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second turn through the rotation coming next weekend at home versus the Cubs.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic after bullpen session Wainwright (shoulder) expressed optimism following a bullpen session Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wainwright received two cortisone injections in his shoulder and back after landing on the injured list earlier this month with a right shoulder strain. He's felt dramatically better since then, including Tuesday during his first mound work since the injury. "I'd like to go ahead and pitch tomorrow after I felt the way I felt today," Wainwright said. The 41-year-old will throw a live batting practice session early next week which he hopes will be used in place of a rehab start. A return in late July or early August is looking probable.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Monday Wainwright (shoulder) will begin throwing off a mound Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact After receiving multiple injections in his right shoulder, Wainwright is now set to begin working toward a return. Manager Oliver Marmol said the goal is for Wainwright to return as a starter, so he will likely require multiple rehab starts in the minors down the line in order to build his arm back up. The veteran righty holds a 7.66 ERA and 1.99 WHIP across 51.2 innings over 11 starts this season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feels better after multiple jabs Wainwright said his right shoulder is feeling dramatically better after getting multiple injections to treat soreness and stiffness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wainwright is slowly progressing toward a return to pitching again, but it's not the greatest sign that he needed multiple injections in his shoulder to be able to start a throwing program. In the meantime, the Cardinals have three healthy big-league starters, so Dakota Hudson and/or Matthew Liberatore could get looks in the rotation in the short term.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE