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Ortiz: Cardinals are a model of inconsistency
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Matt Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals signs contract extension - ESPN
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7.19.20 SB_S by stltoday.com - Issuu
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Arenado excited to play for winner in St. Louis
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Cards close to finalizing deal with Carpenter
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Cardinals and Yadier Molina discuss a potential return
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St Louis Cardinals's Oscar Taveras and girlfriend killed in car crash
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Chris Carpenter will join Cards front office
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Cardinals rally in 9th, top White Sox 3-2 on Molina's single