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Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list
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Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights - Sports Illustrated
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How the 2023 WBC won over the players -- and the world - ESPN
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Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, left, and Lars Nootbaar of Japan, center, listen to the national anthem ahead of the first inning of the quarterfinal game between Italy and Japan at the World
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Where to buy Japan, Shohei Ohtani World Baseball Classic Champion gear online
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The Nootbaar effect: Sales of pepper mills soaring in Tokyo
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Japan Baseball LEGENDS 2023 World Baseball Classic Federation T-Shirt - Black
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Team Japan roster for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan Baseball 2023 World Baseball Classic Champion Flag - Owl Fashion Shop
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Lars Nootbaar Autographed 2023 Topps Now WBC-9 Trading Card - JSA COA – Fan Cave
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WBC fans unimpressed by Team Japan's trashing of China PR in World Baseball Classic debut