Adam Wainwright

2023 - 3 - 30

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Adam Wainwright, the 'up-and-coming' singer? Cardinals vet belts ... (The Athletic)

Wainwright has now truly done it all in a Cardinals uniform.

[Adam Wainwright](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/adam-wainwright-ZTUmsKEmK3Fckfzc/) has now truly done it all in a [Cardinals](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/cardinals/) uniform. The fans in attendance roared in surprise when Wainwright broke from the team and positioned himself behind a microphone as Busch Stadium public address announcer John Ulett introduced the anthem performer as an “up-and-coming singer in St. But his national anthem performance Thursday was undoubtedly his biggest one yet as the Cardinals planned for a sell-out crowd at Busch Stadium. when he stepped out of the player line to sing the national anthem ahead of a matchup with the [Blue Jays](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/jays/) on Opening Day. - The 41-year-old posted a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts (191 2/3 innings) last season. He began recording an album comprised of original songs last season and has performed in a couple of benefit concerts for his charity, Big League Impact.

Waino delivers rousing rendition of anthem (MLB.com)

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals cornerstone Adam Wainwright wasn't able to pitch on Thursday in the final Opening Day of his 18-year MLB career, but he still managed ...

The 6-foot-7 right-hander enters this season with 195 career wins -- 15 shy of tying for second place in franchise history. Wainwright, who is on the 15-day injured list, is expected to miss “several weeks” with the injury, according to manager Oliver Marmol. As he hit the final note of the song, Wainwright extended both arms and flashed a wide smile.

Cardinals' Adam Wainwright Sings National Anthem to Open Final ... (Sports Illustrated)

Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright kicked off MLB's 2023 Opening Day with pure fire, despite the fact he wasn't playing against the Blue Jays.

Adam Wainwright surprend tout le monde et chante l'hymne national ... (Balle Courbe)

On attendait tout le monde... sauf Adam Wainwright pour chanter l'hymne national dans un match mettant en vedette les Cards et les Jays.

Commençons avec le pot. Le vétéran lanceur des Cards est allé chanter l’hymne national américain à la grande surprise de tout le monde dans le stade et de tout le monde qui écoutait le match à la télévision. Adam Wainwright a surpris un peu tout le monde avant le match entre les Cardinals et les Blue Jays.

Adam Wainwright surprised everyone by singing the Cardinals ... (For The Win)

Outgoing St. Louis Cardinals star pitcher Adam Wainwright pulled off quite an unexpected feat for his very last Opening Day start.

Showing off his pipes, Wainwright sang the national anthem with aplomb, backed by a small group of folks with instruments. As far as athletes singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” goes, this one is definitely toward the top of the list. On Thursday, Wainwright sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of St.

MLB Opening Day: Adam Wainwright begins final season by singing ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

MLB Opening Day: Adam Wainwright begins final season by singing national anthem ... Adam Wainwright already played for the United States in the World Baseball ...

Adam Wainwright national anthem performance wows Cardinals ... (Sporting News)

After the Cardinals ace was placed on the injured list following the World Baseball Classic, he made a shocking Opening Day appearance ... singing the national ...

We'll see if Wainwright has any other hidden talents as the year goes on. He was 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in eight innings. [pic.twitter.com/13lYa0f7gq] [March 30, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/tGGN2uRJMp] [March 30, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/12SXwVk4So] [March 30, 2023] singing the national anthem at Busch Stadium.

Ahead of his final season, Adam Wainwright performs national ... (KSDK.com)

Even though he started his final season on the injured list, Adam Wainwright gave fans a memorable moment on opening day at Busch Stadium.

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WATCH: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright sings national anthem for his ... (CBS sports.com)

The St. Louis Cardinals great performed The Star-Spangled Banner before beginning his final MLB season.

A three-time All-Star, Wainwright was a key contributor to the Cardinals' 2006 World Series title, closing out both the NLCS and World Series with strikeouts to win it all. Louis Cardinals](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/STL/st-louis-cardinals/) pitcher [Adam Wainwright](/mlb/players/389743/adam-wainwright/) performed The Star-Spangled Banner before his team's Opening Day game against the [Toronto Blue Jays](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/TOR/toronto-blue-jays/), singing the national anthem to begin his final season as a Major League Baseball player. Louis," and received a warm and rousing ovation from the crowd as he begins his 18th and final continuous season of playing for the Cardinals.

MLB Opening Day: Adam Wainwright begins final season by singing ... (Yahoo Sports)

Introduced by the Busch Stadium announcer as "one of the most up-and-coming singers from right here in St. Louis" and accompanied by acoustic guitars, ...

Watch: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright sings national anthem at final ... (NBC Sports Chicago)

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright sang the national anthem before his last Opening Day in front of his hometown fans.

His first start for the Cardinals in 2023 will have to wait since he landed on the injured list with a groin strain. Wainwright delivered with his vocals, though, just as he has with his arm over the last 17 years in St. Wainwright didn’t get the Opening Day nod for the Cards against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he still brought Busch Stadium to its feet by singing the national anthem before first pitch.

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