ADAM WAINWRIGHT NEWS

Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis

Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC

Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic...

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Wainwright to start Game 1 for Team USA in WBC

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will start for Team USA in its opening WBC matchup against Team Great Britain on Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2023

To start WBC opener for USA Wainwright will start for Team USA in their World Baseball Classic opener Saturday against Team Great Britain, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact This could wind up being an interesting test for the 41-year-old right-hander after he struggled to even reach 87 mph with his fastball during his two Grapefruit League starts for the Cardinals. Wainwright blamed the lack of velocity on some minor muscle issues in his lower back and upper legs. He registered a 3.71 ERA and 143:54 K:BB across 191.2 regular-season innings for St. Louis in 2022.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Adam Wainwright, Cardinals aren't worried about low velocity readings Wainwright said a mechanical flaw is restricting his velocity but remains optimistic that he'll make steady progress.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Battling lower back discomfort Wainwright said Thursday that he's been dealing with a muscle issue around his lower back, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wainwright noted that he came down with back spasms just before he arrived at Cardinals camp in Florida last month and is still trying to get certain muscles to engage in that area. He also recently suffered a burn on the index finger of his right hand, and it opened up during another rough Grapefruit League start Thursday afternoon against the Astros. The 41-year-old had trouble even topping 85 mph with his fastball toward the end of that outing versus Houston. It's all somewhat concerning, but Wainwright remains committed to pitching for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working through hitch in delivery Wainwright acknowledged last week that he's been working through a hitch in his delivery, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact That might help to explain why Wainwright's fastball has been sitting in the mid-80s so far in Grapefruit League play. In his second spring start Thursday afternoon against the Astros, the 41-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on five hits over three innings, and four batted-balls were clocked at over 104 mph. His next appearance on the mound will be with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Maybe the elevated level of competition can bring out a little more heat.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing special glove, Waino begins final spring slate JUPITER, Fla. – While inquiring minds were closely watching Adam Wainwright to see if he would utilize the new PitchCom feature that allows...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Katie Woo: Adam Wainwright will start the Cardinals... - The Athletic Adam Wainwright will start the Cardinals Grapefruit League opener on Saturday vs. WAS. Miles Mikolas will start on Sunday against MIA. Both...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JANUARY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cortes and Wainwright are 'All in' for Team USA While the Team USA lineup looks stacked for when the World Baseball Classic begins in March, there are still some question marks around who...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Roberto Clemente Award Winners 2022 — Justin Turner 2021 — Nelson Cruz 2020 — Adam Wainwright 2019 — Carlos Carrasco 2018 — Yadier Molina 2017 — Anthony Rizzo 2016 — Curti...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

AP source: Arenado staying with Cardinals through '27

All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with the Cardinals

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches new deal with Cards Wainwright agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The 41-year-old informed the organization earlier this week he plans to continue his career in 2023, and it didn't take long for the two sides to comes to terms. Wainwright finished the campaign with a 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 143:54 K:BB over 191.2 innings, though he dealt with some timing issues in his pitching motion down the stretch and surrendered 23 runs across six starts in September and October. The right-hander will attempt to right the ship ahead of spring training as he enters his 18th MLB season.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season, per source Adam Wainwright, a fixture of the Cardinals' rotation for 15 consecutive winning seasons and guiding presence for a generation of young star...

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Adam Wainwright Shares Moment He Made Decision to Return for 2023 The 41-year-old will be coming back for one final season in St. Louis after an up-and-down 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Adam Wainwright Shares Moment He Made Decision to Return for 2023 The 41-year-old will be coming back for one final season in St. Louis after an up-and-down 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inside Adam Wainwright's decision to return for final season: 'I ain't going out like that' Frustration fueled Wainwright's desire to end on a better note: "The way the season ended led even more to me coming back."

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Adam Wainwright's return, coaching staff shakeup kick-start Cardinals offseason Pitching coach Mike Maddux and hitting coach Jeff Albert elected not to return to the coaching staff next season, for different reasons.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright to return for 2023 Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will return in 2023 for his 19th season with the team, St. Louis announced Wednesday. The 41-year...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals’ Wainwright back in 2023; coaching staff to change

Adam Wainwright will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023, choosing to return for an 18th season with the club.

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cardinals' Wainwright back in 2023; coaching staff to change

Adam Wainwright will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals next season, choosing to return for an 18th with the franchise while longtime teammates Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina head...

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series ump crew youngest in years, nod to K-zone tech

The seven-man umpire crew working this World Series is easily the youngest in recent memory

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Intends to play in 2023 Wainwright informed the Cardinals on Wednesday that he intends to return to the team for another season in 2023, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact After being rumored to be set for retirement following the 2022 campaign, Wainwright looks poised to stick around for his 19th season in St. Louis. He's scheduled for free agency this winter, but the two sides are likely to come to terms quickly on a new deal. The right-hander struggled down the stretch during the 2022 season, but he produced a solid 3.71 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 143 strikeouts over 191.2 frames in 32 starts. Following St. Louis' early postseason exit, the 41-year-old noted in a post on his personal Twitter account that he had been suffering from some timing issues in his pitching motion for a while, which could explain his shakiness late in the year. Wainwright ranks second in franchise history for starting pitchers with a 42.4 WAR and his 195 career wins place him third behind Bob Gibson and Jesse Haines on the Cardinals' all-time leaderboard.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright details root of September struggles, writes Cardinals 'deserved better' In a series of candid, detailed descriptions shared on social media Wednesday, Adam Wainwright traced what caused his delivery to go haywire...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM