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He may just get there after all. St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols moved one step closer to the 700 home run club on Friday night, cranking No. 698 against the Cincinnati Reds. Better yet, it was a two-run bomb that tied the game in the sixth inning, sending Cardinals Nation into an absolute frenzy. […]

On the night that two of his teammates made history, St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols decided to join in on the fun. No, Pujols was not able to add to his career home run total to move closer to homer no. 700, but he did reach a new career milestone that only two others […]

Albert Pujols just needs three more home runs to become a member of one of the most exclusive statistical clubs in sports. Reaching 700 career home runs in the last season of the St. Louis Cardinals legend’s career would be phenomenal. Only three players ever in the history of Major League Baseball have ever hit […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are having a blast right now. After sitting in the middle of the pack for most of the season, the team has blasted their way into title contender status. A big part of their success is because of the efforts of both the young guns and the veterans. From Lars Nootbaar […]

St. Louis Cardinals future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols recently revealed one crucial lesson that former manager Tony La Russa taught him at a young age, per Audacy. Pujols revealed that the piece of advice from La Russa stemmed from 2001, which happened to be his rookie season. La Russa was managing in St. Louis […]

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols is only five home runs away from reaching 700 career homers, but whether he attains that goal or not before the end of the 2022 MLB season, his legacy is safe. Apart from his surprising home run production since the start of the second half of the season, Pujols […]

Alex Rodriguez teased a possible MLB comeback on Thursday while issuing a challenge to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Pujols has been red hot at the plate of late and is slowly approaching the 700 home run threshold. Rodriguez took to Twitter to joke about potentially making a comeback and joining Pujols on his […]

Albert Pujols, who is currently on a tear with the St. Louis Cardinals as he approaches retirement, has been one of the most impactful baseball players in the 21st century.  People say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; well in that case, Cincinnati Reds’ Joey Votto might have shown Pujols the ultimate form […]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols moved just six home runs away from becoming a member of an extremely exclusive baseball statistical club, as he knocked out his 694th career home run Monday night off of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ross Detwiler in the third inning of the Cards’ 13-4 road win. With that home run, […]

Albert Pujols will not be able to stop his aging, but he’s also not going to be stopped from hitting balls out of the park. The future sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer moved closer to home run no. 700 when he added Cincinnati Reds pitcher Ross Detwiler to his long list of home run victims […]

Father Time keeps throwing curveballs to Albert Pujols. But the St. Louis Cardinals legend is hitting them out of the park. He has been one of the best players in all of baseball in August despite being 42 years old. In 19 games over the last 20 days, Pujols has the highest OPS of any […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are back at Wrigley Field for the final time this season for their last matchup with the Chicago Cubs. This is all but certainly the final time Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina will be playing a game at the iconic MLB ballpark, and ahead of their final go-around at Wrigley, the […]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols just hit his 693rd career home run on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, and while it’s already impressive on its own right, the way Pujols did it made it even better. According to ESPN Stats and Info, the latest home run made it 10 homers for Pujols since the […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is chasing down baseball history. In his final season, the 42-year-old is just seven home runs away from a career 700 long balls. On Monday night, Pujols smashed his 693rd home run. It brings him just three home runs shy of Alex Rodriguez for fourth all-time. The Cardinals legend’s […]

Albert Pujols can’t stop hitting dingers. The future Hall of Famer is in a race against time, as he could reach 700 home runs before the end of the 2022 MLB season, and while he has already said that he will not change his mind about his retirement plans even if he failed to get […]

Albert Pujols has been on fire for the St. Louis Cardinals during the month of August. He’s hitting .452 with six home runs and 13 RBIs, providing an unexpected spark for the Cardinals amid their playoff push. Pujols has not only been helping the Cardinals, but he’s also been making a charge towards the exclusive […]

It’s crazy to think that St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is 42 years old and still smacking home runs at the MLB level. His teammates can’t believe it, either. Paul Goldschmidt was asked on Friday night by Bob Nightengale if he could ever play as long as Pujols has. His answer? Pretty cut and […]

Albert Pujols turned back the clocks and gave St. Louis Cardinals fans a moment to remember in a rousing win over the Colorado Rockies. He smacked a pinch-hit grand slam to give him his 690th career home run. Fellow Cardinals veteran Yadier Molina showed Pujols with “One more year!” chants. The 42-year-old stayed firm in […]

Albert Pujols is a St. Louis Cardinals legend. The first baseman first built his career with this team in his first few years in the league. Here, Pujols became a household name, one of the most dominant hitters in league history. His name will forever be tied to the red birds. Aside from being a […]

Even as St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols has nothing left to prove in the majors, he is still continuing to bolster his already impressive Baseball Hall of Fame resume. In the third inning of the Cardinals’ series finale against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Pujols was called to pinch hit for Brendan Donovan. With […]

Albert Pujols has found his stroke at the plate as of late. The future Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals veteran recently had a multi-home run game. He’s been fantastic against left-handed pitching as well. In other words, despite his age, Pujols is still a valuable contributor. His recent hot stretch at the plate […]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols sure is making the most out of his final season in the majors. Pujols delivered for the Cardinals in their 6-3 series finale win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The 11-time All-Star slugged a pair of home runs in the contest, including a three-run home run in the eighth inning […]

Year 2005 called and it wants Albert Pujols back. The future Baseball Hall of Famer dug deep Wednesday night and brought back memories of his dominant past when he put together a masterful performance in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on the road. Pujols went 4-for-5 with a pair of […]

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols has nothing but appreciation as fans continue to shower him with love in his farewell tour in the MLB, such as the case in their recent trip to Canada to play the Toronto Blue Jays. Blue Jays fans made sure to celebrate the career of Pujols and honor him […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is playing his swan song across Major League Baseball in 2022. And he is making history in the process. The 42-year-old recorded his 2110th career hit on Wednesday night. This draws him into a tie with baseball legend Rogers Hornsby for fourth all-time in Cardinals history. The Cardinals legend […]

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is currently in the midst of his farewell tour. He announced at the beginning of the season that he would be calling it a career at the end of the year. But now, post-All-Star break, Pujols’ impending retirement is on the mind of everyone. Albert Pujols and the St. […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has authored many incredible moments throughout his illustrious career. From taking the sport by storm in his very first year, to the countless clutch hits he delivered in postseason games to his maddening year-to-year consistency, Pujols has had a career to remember. After a memorable final Home Run Derby, […]

Albert Pujols made headlines on Monday night after the St. Louis Cardinals icon turned back the clock during the 2022 Home Run Derby. The 42-year-old put on quite a show for the adoring crowd as he took down Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening round of the exhibition competition. Unsurprisingly, MLB Twitter […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols was a legacy selection to the National League All-Star Team. At the Home Run Derby, his undeniable impact on the game was honored in a very excellent way. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer competed in the Derby. He took on Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber in the first […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto has been the talk of the MLB after he rejected a 15-year, $440 million contract offer from the club, essentially moving the team to begin trade discussions. It was no different ahead of Monday night’s Home Run Derby, which Soto is a part of. Soto, who was spending a lot […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend and future baseball Hall of Famer Albert Pujols will try to pull off something incredible this Monday night at Dodger Stadium, as he partakes in the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. Pujols is one of the greatest hitters not only of his generation but of all time, but at 42 years […]

The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby is finally upon us, with a number of different big names taking place in the prestigious event at Dodger Stadium in sunny Los Angeles. In this post, we’ll lay out how to watch the event, start time, preview, participants, and the rules. Watch MLB Games LIVE with fuboTV (click […]

Even at 42 years old, Albert Pujols is still finding a way to make an impact for the St. Louis Cardinals. And he is still also finding a way to put his name in the record books.  After hitting his 20th career home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pujols has now hit at least […]

This year’s All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles will officially be a proper send-off for future Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols. On Monday, Pujols shockingly announced plans to participate in the 2022 Home Run Derby, as reported by Katie Woo of The Athletic. Albert Pujols will participate in the 2022 T-Mobile […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has done it all in his career. It’s a career nearing its end as he plans to retire following the 2022 season. And the MLB is celebrating his achievements. Commissioner Rod Manfred announced on Friday that Pujols was named to the National League All-Star roster as a “legacy selection.” […]

It was announced on Friday that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has added both Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera to the All-Star Game a week from Tuesday. A new part of the collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the Player’s Union has given the commissioner the power to name an additional player to each team that […]

The St. Louis Cardinals picked up a loss Wednesday night, as they fell prey to the Tampa Bay Rays on the road to the tune of an 11-3 score, but they at least provided a light moment for their fans when veteran pair catcher Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols had fun late in the contest. […]

Albert Pujols announced that he is going to retire at the end of the 2022 MLB season. Pujols has enjoyed a storied career that will earn him a place in Cooperstown someday. He spent the first portion of his career in St. Louis before signing with the Angels. However, Pujols made his return to the […]

Albert Pujols is spending his last season in MLB as a mentor (and part-time pitcher) for the St. Louis Cardinals. With youngsters like Dylan Carlson, Juan Yepez and Nolan Gorman looking to become the future for the red birds, Pujols is making sure they all develop into good players. One Cardinals youngster, in particular, has […]