This article references Adam Wainwright and more! The ace of the Cardinals' rotation Adam Wainwright was on the losing end of a friendly rivalry with the Nationals' ace Max Scherzer on Thursday as Wainwright gave up four runs in 4.1 innings. While not as sharp as he would have liked, Wainwright still struck out four batters, including downing last year's NL MVP Bryce Harper swinging. Coming off a lost year due to an ankle injury, [...]Keep on reading: Adam Wainwright Tuning Up Against the Nationals

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This article references Adam Wainwright and more! BALLER MOVE: Target ~70 CURRENT ADP: 71 ANALYSIS: Even after Tommy John surgery in 2011, Adam Wainwright was one of the most heralded fantasy selections, through 2015. However, he ruptured his Achilles tendon in April-- he actually returned to the mound in a relief role in late September. His durability is often in question, but aside from the two major injuries, Wainwright really has stayed healthy throughout his career. He has finished in the top three for National League Cy Young Voting[...]Keep on reading: Adam Wainwright (SP, STL) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

This article references and more! The St. Louis Cardinals always seem to find a way to win. In a year where Adam Wainwright, Matt Adams, and Matt Holliday struggled with injuries, the Cardinals still managed to win a Major League best 100 games. Next season could be a different story however as they will be locked in a hotly contested division battle between the persistent Pittsburgh Pirates and the current World Series favorite Chicago Cubs. When it comes to Minor League depth, the Cardinals have seen better days. They have [...]Keep on reading: Top 10 Dynasty Prospects: St. Louis Cardinals

This article references Adam Wainwright and more! BALLER MOVE: Target ~60 CURRENT ADP: 71 ANALYSIS: Adam Wainwright will be turning 35 in August and nobody wants to take a gamble in the early rounds on aging pitchers. Also, it's worth noting that he's coming off a torn Achilles that caused him to miss most of the 2015 season. It's difficult to even qualify Wainwright as a sleeper-- he's ranked alongside several elite pitchers in a National League that is stacked with top-tier talent. Even still, Wainwright should hold more value. This [...]Keep on reading: Adam Wainwright (SP, STL) - 2016 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers

This article references and more! In sports, both real world and fantasy, injuries can really muddle a player’s overall value. Just like a Major League ball club may be bullish on signing a big name player who is returning from a significant injury to a big contract, a fantasy owner may hesitate to commit to drafting a big name player that is recovering from a major injury suffered in the previous season. Heading into 2016, one of the biggest names that presents fantasy owners with unprecedented volatility is Adam [...]Keep on reading: 2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Adam Wainwright

This article references Adam Wainwright and more! Adam Wainwright is looking to make up for a lost 2015 where he was limited to only 28 innings after rupturing his Achilles tendon in April. When on the field, he was able to compile a pristine 2-1 record, 1.61 ERA and 20 strikeouts. As important as legs are to pitchers, the arm is the essential part. So, while it is never good for a pitcher to suffer serious injury, Adam Wainwright's arm remaining uninjured is great news for his fortunes in 2016. Before and after his injury, he looked much l[...]Keep on reading: All Signs Point to Adam Wainwright Returning to Form in 2016

This article references A, Adam Wainwright, C, OF, SS, TE, WR and more! The St. Louis Cardinals activated from the DL on Wednesday and will use the three-time All-Star out of the bullpen for the rest of the year. Adam Wainwright wasn’t even supposed to return at all this season after he tore his Achilles tendon in his left leg back in April. Luckily for the NL-leading Cardinals, they will get back their best pitcher for another postseason-run. Since he won’t have enough time to rehab to become a starter, the Cards will use the right-hander out of the bullpen.[...]Keep on reading: Wainwright (Achilles) Activated From DL: Coming Out Of Bullpen

This article references A, Adam Wainwright, C, Matt Adams, OF, Randal Grichuk, SS, TE, WR and more! Adam Wainwright threw 25 pitches to live hitters Wednesday at Busch Stadium. It’s been a long recovery for the former three-time All-Star and World Series champion since he suffered an Achilles tendon rupture back in April. It was originally believed that he would miss the entire season, but now Wainwright is expected to be back in St. Louis Cardinals rotation in the near future. Wainwright threw about 25 pitches to hitters. Says he felt good, expects to repeat in a few days... #stlcards[...]Keep on reading: Wainwright (Foot) Throws 25 Pitches To Live Batters

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