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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Lars Nootbaar grinding way to Samurai Japan stardom at WBC - The Japan Times
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Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar's attempts to recruit Shohei Ohtani prove futile
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Lars Nootbaar is an international treasure - Viva El Birdos
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Lars Nootbaar is committed to play for Samurai Japan in the WBC 🇯🇵 : r/baseball
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The St. Louis Cardinals Lose Lars Nootbaar At A Bad Time
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Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty starts on back fields