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Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list
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Willson Contreras makes Cardinals debut, and Tyler O'Neill begins
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Cardinals converge on Miami: Lars Nootbaar with Team Japan, All
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Lars Nootbaar returns from IL, starts in right field in Cardinals
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Longtime ace Adam Wainwright returns to Cardinals for 2023 season
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Lars Nootbaar injury update: When will Cardinals OF return to lineup
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Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty
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Activated from IL, Nootbaar starting in CF for Cardinals Saturday
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First Pitch: Lars Nootbaar returns to the Cardinals' lineup in
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St. Louis Cardinals: Lars Nootbaar is dominating Arizona Fall League
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Lars Nootbaar - St. Louis Cardinals Center Fielder - ESPN (PH)
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St. Louis Cardinals activate Lars Nootbaar from injured list
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First Pitch: Lars Nootbaar returns to the Cardinals' lineup in