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Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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LEADING OFF: Cards seek sweet 16, Yanks-Red Sox for WC lead
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Is Lars Nootbaar primed to be the 2023 WBC breakout star? 3 reasons why the St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder can win the MVP title
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan? Exploring St. Louis Cardinals star's nationality and family heritage
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Lars Nootbaar Player Props: Cardinals vs. Dodgers
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, his Japan teammate at the World Baseball Classic, during the first inning of a baseball game at
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USC Baseball Alumnus Lars Nootbaar Makes MLB Debut With St. Louis Cardinals
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder