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Lars Nootbaar is committed to play for Samurai Japan in the WBC 🇯🇵 : r/baseball
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How Lars Nootbaar's popularity helps expand the Cardinals brand in Japan: Cardinals Extra
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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself - The Japan News
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar gets emotional as mom surprises him on Mother's Day 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcast
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Untapped Potenital: Lars Nootbaar
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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Momentous Zoom Meeting with Team Japan Skipper: Interview with Lars Nootbaar's Parents (#2) - WORLD INSIGHT
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado in Japan for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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Lars Nootbaar's international fame grows, Masataka Yoshida starts hot and more: Touching Base - The Athletic
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Cardinals fan favorite Lars Nootbaar fired up for 2023 season - Springfield Daily Citizen
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