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How the Heck Did Matt Carpenter Become the National League Home Run Leader? - The Ringer
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Hochman: If this is goodbye to the Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, St. Louis should say thanks
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Matt Carpenter is making up for lost time as sad start turns into unstoppable midseason - The Athletic
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Matt Carpenter Continues to Make History on New York Yankees With Career Game Against Chicago Cubs - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Tipsheet: Matt Carpenter getting third big-league chance with loaded Padres
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Chris Carpenter - Wikipedia
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A Farewell for the departing Cardinals - Viva El Birdos
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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter 'just wanted to apologize' for bad 2019
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Matt Carpenter Fractures Foot in Yankees Win Over Mariners - The New York Times
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New York Yankees Sign Former St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Matt Carpenter to Major League Deal - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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Whicker: Cardinals should be Dodgers' role model – Orange County Register
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Matt Carpenter writes thank you to Cardinals fans
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Yankees Sign Matt Carpenter To Major League Contract - MLB Trade Rumors
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Why Matt Carpenter's Production Is Misleading (and Complicated)
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BenFred: Worried about Carpenter leaving leadoff spot? Have some faith