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Lars Nootbaar's 2nd AMAZING Catch of Game!, St. Louis Cardinals
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Nathan Eovaldi's monster May, Julio Urías' looming payday - The Athletic
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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There is crying in baseball. Lars Nootbaar gets a Mother's Day surprise on #SundayNightBaseball
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History-Making Nootbaar Had Deep Ties to Japan before Making National Team - The Japan News
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Nolan Gorman returns to starting lineup as Cardinals go for sweep in Game 3 vs Red Sox
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Lars Nootbaar Gains Huge IG Following As MLB Teammate Gives Warning
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Angels finish sweep of Cardinals before facing first-place Rangers – Orange County Register
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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Lars Nootbaar's childhood dream is going to come true at the World Baseball Classic : r/Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar returns to Cardinals' lineup