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Wainwright returns to rotation, will start vs. Pirates next Monday

Wainwright, the Cardinals' veteran starter and one of the most-decorated righthanders in the club's history, will start Sept. 10 against Pittsburgh -- the Cardinals' first game of the next home stand. Wainwright, who has been on the disabled list with an elbow issue for most of the season, will have the chance to throw two bullpens on the road as he readies for the start.

He joined the team for the flight to Washington on Sunday evening, and on Monday morning spoke with the media about how he no longer feels a substantial difference between his 10th pitch and 80th pitch.