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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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The WBC was a life changing experience for Lars Nootbaar 🇯🇵🔥Nootbaa
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Lars Nootbaar, a glove back on his left hand, reports for rehab at-bats: Cardinals Extra
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Lars Nootbaar has his own ramen in Tokyo
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Former Trojan Lars Nootbaar to make MLB debut
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WBC baseball victory is a triumph for Japan's soft power - The Japan Times
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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What's the story behind Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration? Spice up your celly with Team Japan star's viral gesture
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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Cardinals fan favorite Lars Nootbaar fired up for 2023 season - Springfield Daily Citizen