Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 5/30/21 2:09 AM

Wainwright (3-4) won Saturday's game against Arizona, going five innings and allowing four runs on five hits and three walks with six strikeouts in a 7-4 win.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright cruised through the game's first four innings but allowed a Stephen Vogt two-run home run in the fifth and another two runs in the sixth before being removed. The veteran is a decent option with the potential to explode on occasion in hi sage 39 season.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 5/23/21 11:36 PM

Wainwright went eight innings Sunday against the Cubs, allowing no runs on one hit and a walk with seven strikeouts in a 2-1 loss. He received a no-decision.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright dominated Chicago all game, but St. Louis was unable to muster any runs until the 10th inning, when it was too late. The 39-year-old has alternated poor and excellent outings this month and remains a risk/reward streamer as a result.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Wed 5/19/21 8:26 PM

Wainwright will start Sunday's game against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 39-year-old last pitched Saturday against the Padres and will receive some extra rest before retaking the mound with Carlos Martinez (ankle) and Miles Mikolas (shoulder) returning from the injured list to start the first two games versus the Cubs. Wainwright has a 4.63 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB through 46.2 innings (eight starts) this season.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 5/16/21 4:55 AM

Wainwright (2-4) took the loss against San Diego on Saturday as a result of allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright did not have great control in the contest, as he threw only 52 of 92 pitches for strikes. However, his biggest problem was the long ball -- he allowed three home runs, accounting for five of the eight runs scored against him. The right-hander's start was his poorest since he yielded six runs across 2.2 innings in his first start of the campaign. He'll carry a less-than-desirable 4.63 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to come at home against the Cubs on Friday.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Sun 5/9/21 6:19 PM

Wainwright (2-3) allowed three hits and three walks over 8.1 shutout frames Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright turned in his best performance of the season and picked up a second straight win for his efforts. The veteran righty had runners in scoring position on multiple occasions Sunday but was able to escape every jam unscathed. He lowered his season ERA to 3.80 with a 42:12 K:BB across 42.2 frames. Wainwright is lined up to take the mound in San Diego next weekend.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Tue 5/4/21 2:11 AM

Wainwright (1-3) picked up the win in Monday's 6-5 victory over the Mets, coughing up five runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
All the scoring in the game came in the first three innings and Wainwright appeared to be on the ropes after Kevin Pillar took him deep in the third, but the veteran right-hander righted the ship after the Cards gave him a lead in the bottom half of the frame. Wainwright tossed 66 of 93 pitches for strikes, and he'll take a 4.72 ERA and 37:9 K:BB through 34.1 innings into his next outing.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Mon 5/3/21 3:50 PM

Wainwright was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday ahead of his scheduled start against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright had been sidelined since Thursday following a positive test for a family member, but he's evidently cleared health and safety protocols and is ready to go. The 39-year-old has looked good through five starts this season, combining a career-high 26.4 percent strikeout rate and a 5.0 percent walk rate en route to a respectable 4.08 ERA, a number which could be significantly lower according to his 3.19 xFIP. Austin Dean was optioned in a corresponding move.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Thu 4/29/21 9:08 PM

Wainwright will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list after a family member tested positive, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move is said to be precautionary, though Wainwright will not travel with the team for its weekend series in Pittsburgh. Assuming he tests negative, the team is hopeful that he will be able to the mound Monday against the Mets.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Mon 4/26/21 10:49 PM

Wainright (0-3) fired a complete game Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and taking the loss against Philadelphia. He struck out eight across nine innings.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright kept the Phillies off the board for the first six innings, letting just three runners on base and inducing two double plays. He coughed up a solo shot to Rhys Hoskins in the seventh to break the 0-0 tie and later served up a ninth-inning blast to Hoskins. The 39-year-old righty took the unfortunate loss but lowered his season ERA to 4.08 across 28.2 innings. Wainwright will take the mound in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Adam Wainwright
SP FA
Wed 4/21/21 2:29 AM

Wainwright allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out 10 over seven innings but did not pick up a decision in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Wainwright turned back the clock Tuesday with a 10-strikeout masterpiece. It was his first double-digit strikeout performance since May 28 of 2019. His one major mistake came in the sixth inning when he left a first-pitch curveball hanging that was lifted into the seats in right by Josh Bell to give the Nationals 1-0 lead. It was a much-needed bounceback game for the 39-year-old after losing two of his first three starts while giving up 10 runs through just 12.2 innings. He'll look to continue his momentum in a home game against the Phillies on Monday.