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Matt Carpenter returns to St. Louis with NY Yankees
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Examining Matt Carpenter's downturn - Viva El Birdos
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Orioles score five in the seventh, come back to beat Tigers 7-4 - Camden Chat
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Talking with Padres designated hitter, salsa-maker and pitmaster Matt Carpenter - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Yankees seeing if Matt Carpenter can be longer-term answer
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John Carpenter - Wikipedia
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Matt Carpenter's breakout season explained
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New York Yankees 1B Matt Carpenter Continues to Hit Home Runs Despite Limited Playing Time - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More
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The Cardinals need to change the way they approach superstar talent going forward
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10 players on Cardinals' 40-man roster who don't deserve a role in 2024
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Harrison Bader, Luis Severino Spark Yankees - The New York Times