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MLB spring training: 10 positional battles ahead of Opening Day, including Yankees shortstop, Phillies starter
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2023 WBC: More Players Revealed for Stacked Samurai Japan Roster - JapanBall
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Lars Nootbaar returns from IL, starts in right field in Cardinals' opener vs. Nationals
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A pitching pothole KO'd the Cardinals. Can they get up and back into 'fight for titles'?
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The Cardinals' Second-Half Breakout Outfielder - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cardinals avoid the sweep from the Rangers, prepare for Reds
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Lars Nootbaar's international fame grows, Masataka Yoshida starts hot and more: Touching Base - The Athletic
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Lars Nootbaar 2022 Topps Royal Blue #58 Price Guide - Sports Card Investor
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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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What John Mozeliak, Cardinals are planning out in early weeks of 'important' offseason - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani will shine at WBC, but he won't be Japan's only star National News - Bally Sports
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Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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MLB offseason tracker: Blue Jays add Chad Green to bullpen MLB - Bally Sports
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Cardinals Lars Nootbaar shares piece on baseball, family
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar fired up to play for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic