Cardinals notebook: Despite coal on 'Christmas,' Wainwright's starts have been a gift
When last they faced each other, a few weeks ago before the pressure of the games like the leaves of October turned, Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright found a way to contact one of the best pitchers of his peer group,…
BenFred: Handling of Scherzer and Wainwright highlights difference between Cardinals and Nationals
When another epic clash between starters in some postseason game years from now stirs memories of Adam Wainwright and Max Scherzer hanging zeroes on the Busch Stadium scoreboard in Game 2 of this National League Championship Series, don’t forget the…
Cardinals notebook: Mutual admiration matchup pits Wainwright, Scherzer in Game 2
When Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright began his reinvention during spring March 2018 and tried to see if he could teach some old pitches new tricks, he drew a curious onlooker of note one day to Roger Dean Stadium.
Cardinals updates: Mikolas starts Game 1; Shildt apologizes for postgame language
Looking for the same edges they found for their starting pitchers in the division series, the Cardinals are going with Miles Mikolas for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series and scoring two home starts for Adam Wainwright in…
FAREWELL TO WAINO?
QUESTION: Is this postseason the last we will see of Adam Wainwright? Or do the Cardinals have a desire to bring him back on an incentive-laden contract like this year? Would it be a smart decision by the club to…
Tomahawk Take Oct 6, 2019
Atlanta Braves stun Cardinals with 9th inning comeback, take series lead
No matter the outcome, this was a game featuring outstanding pitching and defense. At the end, the Atlanta Braves silenced the home crowd with late heroics. Going into this Game 3 Sunday showdown, Atlanta Braves fans had to be cautiously optimistic with Mike Soroka starting against Adam Wainwright. Wainwright certainly isn’t the same pitcher he […] Atlanta Braves stun Cardinals with 9th inning comeback, take series lead - Tomahawk Take - Tomahawk Take - An Atlanta Braves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
TalkingChop Oct 6, 2019
Dansby Swanson, Mike Soroka on Braves’ Game 3 win
Atlanta is one win away from advancing to the NLCS. Dansby Swanson came through at the plate and in the field while Adam Duvall delivered another clutch moment as the Atlanta Braves rallied for a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Mike Soroka turned in an impressive performance but Adam Wainwright matched him pitch-for-pitch. In the end though, it was that Braves that battled back while facing adversity late for a come-from-behind win. Dansby Swanson made play after play in the field and went 3-for-4 at the plate including a ninth inning...
TalkingChop Oct 6, 2019
Braves complete the most improbable of comebacks, steal game three to take 2-1 series lead
Photo by Jamie Squire/ Atlanta is on the verge of clinching an NLCS berth. The Braves and Cardinals were back at it this afternoon in St. Louis with Adam Wainwright and Mike Soroka set to face off on the mound. The pace was breakneck all afternoon long, but especially in the first few innings as Soroka and Wainwright traded 1-2-3 innings to begin the game. However, Soroka was the first to fault after allowing a bloop double by Marcell Ozuna followed by a groundball which advanced Ozuna to third. The next batter was Matt Carpenter who has had a horrendous season, but he grabbed an...
TalkingChop Oct 6, 2019
Braves vs. Cardinals open thread: NLDS Game 3
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Soroka vs. Wainwright The Braves are back at it today and we’re so glad you’ve decided to join us for some October baseball. In case you might’ve missed it earlier today we broke down the matchup between Mike Soroka and Adam Wainwright while the teams released their lineups. You can find links to both of those posts right here: Preview | Lineups As always feel free to jump in the comment section below for some fun conversations with fellow Braves fans. Just please remember to keep things civil. We hope everyone has an awesome day. It’s time for...
Redbird Rants Oct 6, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals: Which Adam Wainwright will we see?
Adam Wainwright pitches today for the St. Louis Cardinals in a big NLDS Game 3. Which Wainwright will we see today at Busch? No matter which way you slice it, 2019 was an amazing year for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright. After a disappointing 2018 where a lot of fans, including myself, thought that […] St. Louis Cardinals: Which Adam Wainwright will we see? - Redbird Rants - Redbird Rants - A St. Louis Cardinals Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
TalkingChop Oct 6, 2019
Soroka looks to secure series lead in St. Louis
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The Braves best starting pitcher is going in a pivotal game three on the road. The Braves and Cardinals will be back in action this afternoon as the scene shifts to St. Louis for two games. Pitching today for the Braves will be Mike Soroka, and his opponent will be Adam Wainwright for the Cards in a pivotal game three matchup. For the Braves this year Soroka has been nothing short of unbelieveable as the 22-year-old posted a season that has him in talks to possibly win a Cy-Young award. The Canadian right-hander posted a 2.68 ERA to go along with 142...
Hochman: Wainwright deserved better from Carlos, offense, in gut-punching loss
It's agonizing to even think of Adam Wainwright's agony.
TalkingChop Oct 5, 2019
The Daily Chop: Mike Foltynewicz flips the narrative for Braves in Game 2 win
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Foltynewicz and Adam Duvall came up big for the Braves in Game 2. The Atlanta Braves put Thursday’s disappointing loss behind them and flipped the script with a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the NLDS. The series will now shift to St. Louis where Mike Soroka will make his postseason debut in a matchup against Adam Wainwright. Having taxed their bullpen in Game 1, the Braves needed a strong performance from Foltynewicz and he delivered allowing three hits and striking out seven over seven shutout frames. Perhaps more impressive was that he...
Hummel: 5 things for Cardinals fans to know about the Braves
The National League Central Division champion Cardinals lost four of six regular-season games to the Eastern Division champion Atlanta Braves, but all those games were played in May when the Cardinals slogged through their worst month at 9-18.
Wainwright maxes his contract, makes $10 million for 2019
CHICAGO • When he scribbled on a napkin the contract parameters he would present to the Cardinals as his preference for the 2019 season, starter Adam Wainwright did so with incentives he knew he could reach and should reach if…
