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Pujols hits 3-run homer as Cardinals beat Blue Jays 6-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Japan stuns Mexico in WBC semifinal, will face USA for title
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Ep. 354: Another bad result for Wainwright, but these lazy narratives are getting out of hand by B-Schaeff Daily
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Goold: 10 questions facing Cardinals this spring as they open 'Camp Opportunity
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Cardinals notebook: After first-half stumbles, Lars Nootbaar walks away with leadoff spot
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Tommy Edman, Lars Nootbaar show off defense in Cardinals' win
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Lars Nootbaar enjoys bringing energy to the clubhouse, Sports
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Jordan Hicks speeds through Mets to secure Adam Wainwright win, end Cardinals' losing streak
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Joe Ryan's struggles continue as Cardinals blast 4 homers in 7-3 rout of Twins - The Athletic
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Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani bond from WBC, possibly to benefit of Cardinals
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Cubs rob potential walkoff home run in 3-2 win over Cardinals
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Goold: 10 questions facing Cardinals this spring as they open 'Camp Opportunity