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Los Angeles AngelsAngels star Mike Trout's emotional reaction to Albert Pujols being released

An era officially came to an end on Thursday when the Los Angeles Angels designated future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols for assignment. The 10-time All-Star wasn’t happy with the lack of playing time which led to the Angels letting him go. Mike Trout has played alongside Pujols since 2012, when the Dominican was in […]

MLBDavid Ortiz rips Angels for release of Albert Pujols

Former MLB legend David Ortiz criticized the Los Angeles Angels organization following the team’s decision to release veteran first baseman Albert Pujols. Ortiz took to Instagram to express sympathy for Pujols after the Halos abruptly parted ways with the three-time MVP on Thursday. “Big Papi” said he felt Pujols deserved a better ending to his […]

St. Louis CardinalsRumor: Albert Pujols return to Cardinals unlikely despite his strong desire

Albert Pujols wants to finish his Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately for The Machine, that dream reunion is unlikely to come to fruition. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angeles on Thursday — two months into the final season of a 10-year contract. The 41-year old will […]

Chicago White SoxWhite Sox shut down idea of reuniting Albert Pujols, Tony La Russa

Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. He is unlikely to reunite with Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com speculated the White Sox could make for an interesting fit because of the relationship between Pujols and La Russa. Pujols came up in the St. Louis […]

Washington WizardsBradley Beal pleads for Cardinals to bring back Albert Pujols after Angels release

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is done with the Los Angeles Angels, and now everybody is wondering if he’ll end up with another team or if he’ll wind up retiring. Naturally, a return to the St. Louis Cardinals is on the mind of many, including Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. The St. Louis native […]

St. Louis CardinalsBREAKING: Angels releasing Albert Pujols in final year of $253 million deal

The Los Angeles Angels released future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols on Thursday, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Pujols was in the final year of a 10-year, $253 million deal. The Angels quickly announced the move and released a statement: Angels owner Arte Moreno on Pujols’ accomplishments: pic.twitter.com/GaTL73EMvB — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 6, […]

St. Louis CardinalsAngels' Albert Pujols plans to retire after 2021 season

Albert Pujols has spent years hitting home runs for the Los Angeles Angels (and before that, with the St. Louis Cardinals), but the 2021 season will be his final season in the MLB. With spring training rapidly approaching, Pujols’s wife announced on Instagram that Albert Pujols will retire after the 2021 season concludes.   View […]

Philadelphia PhilliesWhy the Phillies made a $330,000,000 mistake with Bryce Harper's contract

The Bryce Harper sweepstakes came to a close when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies late last week. Nearly everyone across Major League Baseball expected him to sign a $300 million deal, despite reports that teams were looking at short-term contracts. The biggest surprise came with the Phillies’ 13-year commitment. The Phillies signed Harper to […]

MLBThe next five major breakout stars for Major League Baseball

The passing of the torch happens on a seasonal basis in all professional sports, as athletes who helped transition his generation to the next one will pass the torch to the players leading the next charge of today’s players. From the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield in the NFL to Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

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