From the moment former Cardinals lead man John Mozeliak took over the reins in Anaheim speculation swirled he would bring in longtime colleague Albert Pujols as the Angels next manager.
For several years, Albert Pujols was considered the best player in all of Major League Baseball. This was long before the days of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Pete-Crow Armstrong, and others.
Four years ago, two St. Louis Cardinals legends had a farewell tour to remember. The Cardinals already knew that Yadier Molina would be retiring at the end of the season, but they had also brought back Albert Pujols, who announced that 2022 would be his last season as well.
The future is bright for the St. Louis Cardinals. But don't just take it from us, but from one of the biggest legends to ever wear a Cardinals uniform.
Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?
Over the past several years, the St. Louis Cardinals have not been quite the team they once were, having missed the playoffs four straight years, but there have still been some memorable moments at Busch Stadium.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Albert Pujols still belongs first to the St. Louis Cardinals, even when the latest managerial chatter comes out of Anaheim. The Angels just finished a 100-loss season under Kurt Suzuki, and new ownership under Stan Kroenke now holds the decision on whether Suzuki stays.
Juan Soto has been around the big leagues for long enough to almost forget just how young he is. Soto is in his ninth big league season, and yet he is somehow still just 27 years old.
Albert Pujols was apparently trying to secure another bag from the Los Angeles Angels. The legendary former MLB slugger Pujols was in talks last offseason about potentially becoming the new manager of the Angels.
Just two weeks ago, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina were enshrined in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame. The two Cardinals greats won two World Series titles and three National League pennants together in St.
The Baltimore Orioles have seen some outstanding performances from slugger Pete Alonso this season. Alonso is on a hot-streak, with home runs now in three consecutive games.
With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
The St. Louis Cardinals opened up their series with the Chicago White Sox in style with a win in front of 30 players from their 2006 World Series championship team.
At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.
Every win counts the same no matter the score, but the final score of the New York Yankees' Friday win made some history as well as improving the team's record to 58-45.
Albert Pujols is interested in becoming the manager of the New York Mets and working for owner Steve Cohen. "I think you have an owner that wants to win and wants to spend, that's huge," Pujols told MLB Network on Friday, hours after the Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoa.
According to John Harper of SNY, an MLB icon and future Hall of Famer who is close with star Mets outfielder Juan Soto is already prepared to begin campaigning to become the Mets' next first-choice skipper.
Albert Pujols got a taste of managing last winter and will get another this spring. The future Hall of Famer would like it to eventually be a full-time job.
It appears Albert Pujols won’t be the next manager of the Angels.
While the Orioles need somebody who is well-established, Albert Pujols' baseball knowledge makes him a good potential candidate.
The Angels aren’t the only team vying for Albert Pujols’ managerial services.
Albert Pujols is widely considered the favorite to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels, but there is at least one other team that is reportedly looking to make its pitch to the future Hall of Famer.
In a move that is equal parts bold and baffling, Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno appears to be making his next big swing: Albert Pujols.
It seems the Los Angeles Angels have made up their mind about their next manager.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels announced that manager Ron Washington and interim manager Ray Montgomery would not be returning to the club for 2026, and an intriguing name has emerged as a potential replacement: future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols. But would that be the right move for the Angels?
The Angels will interview a future Hall of Famer for their managerial opening, and he may even be the favorite to land the job.
The Los Angeles Angels are one of many teams that will be searching for a manager this offseason after parting ways with Ron Washington and interim manager Ray Montgomery.
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