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Brotherly shove: Joshua Palacios, Pirates explode for lopsided win against Cardinals
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Nolan Arenado opts in with Cardinals through 2027
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Unable to put much together, Cardinals keep coming apart, lose 8th straight series opener
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Arizona Cardinals News - NFL
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Pirates score 3 runs in the 10th inning, beat the Cardinals 4-2 and extend win streak to 4 games
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Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, in Triple Crown talk - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Cardinals suffer painful home loss, and other notes and thoughts after a 31-28 come-from-ahead loss to the Giants
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Palacios HR, strong start by Rom helps Cardinals trip first-place Orioles 1-0
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Cardinals rally to beat Padres, who remain oh-fer in extra innings this season - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Colton Cowser delivers game-winner as Orioles take 3-2 nailbiter over Phillies - Camden Chat
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Alek Manoah Is Falling Apart at the Seams
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Alec Burleson makes big catch, hits home run in Game 2
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Acuña hits 2 of Braves' 5 homers, Olson hits 47th in 8-5 win over Cardinals