How Lars Nootbaar's popularity helps Cardinals' goal to expand brand in Japan: Cardinals Extra
Back in camp as a WBC champ, Nootbaar's higher profile meshes with Cardinals' hiring of a full-time scout in Japan and interest in playing a series in Asia.
Lars Nootbaar and Paul Goldschmidt return to Cardinals' lineup and take on the Yankees
The Cardinals host the New York Yankees in a Grapefruit League game at Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Cardinals converge on Miami: Lars Nootbaar with Team Japan, All-Stars with Team USA
Nootbaar's win with Japan against Andre Pallante's Team Italia early Thursday advances to semifinal in Miami. Also: Cardinals' minor-leaguer turning heads.
Can Lars Nootbaar claim Cardinals leadoff spot from abroad with Team Japan?: Cardinals Extra
Nootbaar has reached base 11 times in four games, scored a WBC-best seven runs, and is igniting more than the Tokyo Dome fans -- he's atop Japan's lineup.
A center of attention, Lars Nootbaar sparks Team Japan to 8-1 victory in WBC opener
The first U.S.-born player for Japan's national team, Cardinals outfield is already a sensation, and then he sparked a win to start tourney. A Cardinal roundup.
