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Baseball America ranks the Cardinals' top 10 prospects
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Matt Carpenter slugs pinch-hit 3-run home run
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Matt Carpenter returns Yadier Molina injured
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Matt Carpenter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Padres pregame: Rougned Odor starts at DH over slumping Matt Carpenter - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Matt Carpenter stands out for what he doesn't wear