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The Changing Outfield - Viva El Birdos
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Cardinals activate Nootbaar from IL, option Yepez to Memphis
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Cardinals activate Nootbaar from injured list
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Cardinals activate Dylan Carlson from injured list
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Lars Nootbaar injury update: When will Cardinals OF return to
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Dylan Carlson is at the center of the Cardinals' new-look outfield
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Cardinals activate O'Neill from IL, send Nootbaar to Memphis
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Cardinals fans are screaming 'Noooots' not 'boo' for Lars Nootbaar
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Breaking Down the Cardinals' Outfield Options for 2023 - Viva El
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Transaction Analysis 8/24/21: Carlson Back from IL, Dean Optioned
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Cardinals promote rookie shortstop Winn, place Nootbar on the IL
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BenFred: Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson gets another chance to
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Flaherty slow to find command in season debut, Cardinals fall 6-4
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Collision with wall sends Cardinals OF Lars Nootbar to 10-day