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St. Louis by Matt Carpenter
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Cards prep Carpenter for utility role
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What is the best case scenario for Matt Carpenter in 2021?
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Could the St. Louis Cardinals bring back Matt Carpenter?
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For Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, a Bad Elbow in College Led to Good
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St. Louis Cardinals: Is it time to bench Matt Carpenter?
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Examining Matt Carpenter's downturn - Viva El Birdos
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Matt Carpenter Signs 6-Year, $52 Million Deal with St. Louis
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Padres pregame: Matt Carpenter at DH in return to St. Louis - The
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Matt Carpenter's 300th double, 09/18/2021
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Yankees sign former All-Star Matt Carpenter
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St. Louis by Matt Carpenter
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St. Louis Cardinals Matt Carpenter Autographed Photo
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Matt Carpenter starts, helps Padres beat Cardinals
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Matt Carpenter has 5 extra-base hits despite playing only 6