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Cardinals get tough blow on top of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado absences vs Blue Jays
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Comparing Nolan Arenando and Paul Goldschmidt's First Cardinal
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MLB Playoff Power Rankings: Dissecting each team's World Series
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Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt ruled out of Blue Jays
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Watch: Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt hits walk-off grand slam in 10th
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