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Matt Carpenter worked hard to retool his swing, and it extended his career; now, he looks to help Padres - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Arenado, Carpenter, Molina lead Cards past Royals 5-2 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Resiliency, rookies keeping Cardinals at best record in league
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Yankees' Matt Carpenter hits first MLB home run in 13 months
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St Louis Cardinals get series win over Kansas City Royals
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Infield shuffle looms: Peralta to 3B, Carpenter to second
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Cardinals exec Bill DeWitt Jr. to lead search for new MLB commissioner - Los Angeles Times
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Cardinals' Matt Carpenter suspended 1 game for contact with umpire – The Denver Post
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Matt Carpenter gets emotional in return to St. Louis (Video)
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Bullpen Usage and Matt Carpenter - Viva El Birdos
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Rafael Furcal And The St. Louis Cardinals: Thank Your Lucky Stars
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Resiliency, rookies keeping Cardinals at best record in league
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Bullpen steps up as Cardinals beat Royals
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St Louis Cardinals fans are so freaking done with Matt Carpenter