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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Comparing Lars Nootbaar with other St. Louis Cardinals heroes
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St. Louis Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar's 2023 will be a litmus test for Statcast
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Nootbaar, Gorman, Flaherty Push Cardinals Past Mariners 7-3 - The Japan News
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Lars Nootbaar Hits a Three-Run Homer; Cards Squash Reds' Playoff Hopes with 15-6 Drubbing - The Japan News
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Cardinals: Is Lars Nootbaar underrated or overrated?
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Cardinals Reinstate of Lars Nootbaar from IL - The Japan News
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar looks very similar to this former MVP outfielder
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USC Baseball Alumnus Lars Nootbaar Makes MLB Debut With St. Louis Cardinals - USC Athletics
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Lars Nootbaar meets with Ichiro, 04/21/2023
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Lars Nootbaar Player Props: Cardinals vs. Cubs
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This Is Your Regularly Scheduled Lars Nootbaar Hype Post
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Lars Nootbaar Player Props: Cardinals vs. Nationals