Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Thu 9/9/21 3:22 AM

Wainwright (15-7) earned the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four over 8.1 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Things didn't look good for the veteran hurler when Los Angeles notched three straight one-out hits in the first inning, but Mookie Betts was thrown out trying to score and Wainwright gave up only one run in the frame. He allowed another run on a sixth-inning Max Muncy homer, yet he was able to mostly quiet the Dodgers' bats and attempt to go for a complete game. That was perhaps not the best decision in the minds of fantasy managers, as Wainwright lost his quality start when he gave up a pair of ninth-inning runs, but Giovanny Gallegos closed things out to give Wainwright his 15th win. The 40-year-old trails only Julio Urias for the major-league lead in wins this season, and he has notched a 2.38 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 106:24 K:BB across 18 starts since the beginning of June.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sat 9/4/21 10:15 AM

Wainwright (14-7) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 6.1 innings to earn the win over Milwaukee on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals have tallied 28 runs in support of Wainwright over his past two starts, allowing the veteran to cruise through relatively stress-free outings. He posted six scoreless innings Friday before the Brewers tagged him for a pair of runs (one of which was unearned) in the seventh, leading to Wainwright's exit after 105 pitches. The 40-year-old continues to defy Father Time, registering a 2.91 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 159:43 K:BB across 176 innings on the campaign while tying for second in MLB with 14 wins. He has gotten stronger as the season has progressed, posting a 1.92 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 7-2 record since the All-Star break. Wainwright's next start is tentatively scheduled to come at home against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 8/29/21 1:28 AM

Wainwright (13-7) pitched seven scoreless innings to pick up the win against Pittsburgh on Saturday, yielding three hits and one walk while striking out five.
EDGE Analysis
As far as comfortable outings go, this one ranked near the top this season for Wainwright, who was gifted a 7-0 lead after three innings and was provided 13 total runs of support. The veteran hurler registered his eighth straight quality start and his third scoreless outing in his past four appearances. Over that span, he has allowed only two earned runs across 30 innings while posting a 25:3 K:BB. Wainwright has proven to be fantasy gold for those who trusted that he had something left in the tank -- his 13 wins are tied for third in the league, and his 2.97 ERA ranks 14th among qualified pitchers. He's projected to make his next start at Milwaukee on Friday.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Mon 8/23/21 10:45 AM

Wainwright (12-7) tossed eight scoreless innings Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two hits and striking out nine.
EDGE Analysis
The soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season, as he came quite close from tossing a complete game and also recorded his third-best strikeout total of the campaign. Wainwright, who reduced his ERA to an impressive 3.10 through 162.2 innings, has also tossed seven straight quality starts and has posted a blistering 1.76 ERA during that span as well.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Wed 8/18/21 1:34 AM

Wainwright (11-7) allowed two earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings, taking the loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright gave up a run in the second and third innings, but didn't allow any further damage. The Brewers threatened to score almost every inning, but Wainwright was able to work out of multiple jams. He has provided six straight quality starts. In that stretch, he has a 2.09 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 43 innings. On the season, the veteran carries a 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 141 strikeouts in 154.2 innings pitched.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Thu 8/12/21 1:44 AM

Wainwright (11-6) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven across nine scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright thoroughly dominated the Pirates, as he required only 88 pitches to throw his second complete game of the season. He generated only five swinging strikes, but kept opposing hitters off balance by firing in 17 called strikes. Wainwright has now turned five consecutive quality starts, working at least seven innings in each of those appearances. For the season, Wainwright has an excellent 3.27 ERA with a 137:37 K:BB across 148.2 frames.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Fri 8/6/21 11:26 PM

Wainwright (10-6) allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright cruised through five scoreless innings to begin Friday's game, giving up just three hits in the process. Kansas City finally got to him in the sixth, scoring two runs on four hits in the frame, including Ryan O'Hearn's RBI triple. The veteran righty has tossed at least seven innings while giving up three or fewer runs in four straight outings, lowering his season ERA to 3.48 through 139.2 innings. Wainwright is lined up to face the Royals on the road next week.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 8/1/21 8:41 PM

Wainwright (9-6) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota got to Wainwright early with Andrelton Simmons' two-run single in the second. He then kept them off the board until Jorge Polanco knocked a solo homer in the sixth. The veteran righty is now 6-1 over his last 10 outings, yielding 21 runs over 66 innings (2.86 ERA) during that span. Wainwright is lined up to face Kansas City at home next weekend.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Wed 7/28/21 8:23 AM

Wainwright (8-6) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings in a 4-2 victory over Cleveland. He struck out eight.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran right-hander continues to be a rock in the St. Louis rotation. Since the beginning of June, Wainwright has given up more than three runs only once while lasting at least seven innings six times in 10 starts, posting a sharp 2.86 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB through 66 innings over that stretch.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Thu 7/22/21 12:44 AM

Wainwright got a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 win against the Cubs, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts in seven innings.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright had his vintage stuff working Wednesday, allowing just a single run in the third and only requiring 84 pitches to manage seven innings and departed with a 2-1 lead, however St. Louis' bullpen blew the lead before winning in extras. The 84 pitches were Wainwright's fewest since making his first start of the season on April 3, though it was his first quality start since July 1 and the veteran now owns a 3.56 ERA - his lowest full-season mark since 2014.