Lars Nootbaar emotional as mother surprises him on live TV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals was surprised by his mother during a live interview with ESPN before Sunday Night Baseball at Fenway Park. While discussing his close relationship with her, Nootbaar was taken aback when she appeared as a surprise guest on the broadcast. This heartfelt moment highlighted the bond between the player and his mother, as he expressed how important she is to him.
- •Lars Nootbaar is a player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •The surprise occurred during an ESPN interview.
- •The interview took place before Sunday Night Baseball.
- •Nootbaar described his mother as his best friend.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals outfielder gets emotional when surprised by mom on live TV
"“Is this live right now?” MLB player reacts when his mom surprises him during an interview.
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