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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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Cardinals fan favorite Lars Nootbaar fired up for 2023 season
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Team Japan says goodbye to Lars Nootbaar : r/baseball
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list - The San
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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself
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WBC Preview: Asian power in Group B, but no (former) Diamondbacks
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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan
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Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty