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Yadier Molina takes fastball to the groin: MLB 2018/19, St Louis Cardinals
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My goal is to stay,' says Molina. But if talks falter with Cardinals, he's open to free agency
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Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina injured during Saturday's game
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Doctors allow Molina to go home to recuperate
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Yadier Molina undergoes surgery after taking foul tip to groin on 102 mph pitch
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Yadier Molina, Cardinals catcher, returns home after surgery on groin
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Yadier Molina: Cards catcher out after surgery - Sports Illustrated
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Carson Kelly replaces injured Yadier Molina
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St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina on disabled list
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Carson Kelly replaces injured Yadier Molina
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Cardinals' Yadier Molina out at least month after groin surgery - MLB Daily Dish
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MLB Rank 2023: Rating baseball's top 100 players - ESPN
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Cardinals catcher has emergency surgery after a 102mph fastball struck him directly in the groin
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Yadier Molina injury: Cardinals catcher leaves after foul tip to groin
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Cardinals notebook: Molina is treating the last 60 games like a playoff run