Nootbaar lifts Cards to victory after pregame mix-up

ST. LOUIS -- While taking part in the traditional caravan of Cardinals players circling the Busch Stadium warning track on Opening Day, outfielder Lars Nootbaar inadvertently got mixed in with the relief pitchers -- instead of being the leadoff hitter in the starting lineup -- and he had to hurriedly.
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Mon, Apr 28
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Cardinals to option Saggese, call up Barrero
ST. LOUIS -- In an attempt to fortify their middle-infield depth while also continuing the development of one of their top prospects, the Cardinals are planning to promote Jose Barrero and option Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, per sources close to the team.
Sun, Apr 27
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Martinez ready to battle Cards in opener
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Maton treasuring time with childhood team for as long as it lasts
This story was excerpted from John Denton's Cardinals Beat newsletter.
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Quintana looks to keep rolling in finale
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Sat, Apr 26
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Arenado saves the day for 2nd straight game with walk-off homer
ST. LOUIS -- A night after making a game-saving defensive play to lift the Cardinals past the Brewers, star third Nolan Arenado did it with his bat on Saturday.
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Nootbaar's 10th leadoff walk adds to March/April record
ST. LOUIS -- When trying to decide who would be the Cardinals’ primary leadoff hitter for the 2025 season, manager Oliver Marmol contemplated the stellar batting eye of Lars Nootbaar, the blinding speed of Victor Scott II or the two-strike hitting skills of Masyn Winn.
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