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Baseball: Dominican Republic manager Pujols

Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Cano, Pujols, Jones, Puig to headline MLB tour in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - (from R to L) Hiroki Kokubo, manager of Japan's national baseball team called Samurai Japan, Katsuhiko Kumazaki, commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball Organization, Jim Small, managing director of MLB Japan, and Yoshimitsu Ohashi, senior managing director of the Yomiuri Shimbun, pose for photos during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2014. Small said MLB's all-star outfielders Adam Jones and Yasiel Puig, and infielders Robinson Cano and Albert Pujols will take part in an MLB team to play the Japan national team in a five-game series in November.

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Yankees' Tanaka against Angels

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka is pictured after striking out Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 27, 2014. Tanaka allowed two runs in 6-1/3 innings. The Yankees won 3-2.

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Darvish guts out 2nd victory

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitching against Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 7, 2013. Darvish walked Pujols. The right hander earned his second win of the season, allowing three runs in five innings before leaving with a blister on his right ring finger, as the Rangers defeated the Angels 7-3.

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Pujols, Williams joining Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Albert Pujols (L) and C.J. Wilson (R) pose during a press conference in Anaheim, California, on Dec. 10, 2011, on their joining the Los Angeles Angels.

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Cardinals win World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (L) and first baseman Albert Pujols (R) speak in an interview after their team won MLB's World Series baseball championship by beating the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2011.

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Cardinals win World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (C) pours beer on teammates in celebration after their team won MLB's World Series baseball championship by beating the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2011. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Cardinals' Pujols in Game 5 of World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols batting in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011, as pitcher Alexi Ogando intentionally walked him. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead.

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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7.

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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7.

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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2.

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Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka in spring training

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the fourth inning of a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 20, 2011.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996.

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Pujols hit by ball

St. Louis, United States - Albert Pujols (C) of the St. Louis Cardinals grimaces as he returns to the dugout after being stuck in the head by a ball during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 14, 2010.

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American League beats National League 4-3 in All-Star game

ST. LOUIS, Missouri - U.S. President Barack Obama embraces St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB All-Star baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14.

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(3)Japanese players in MLB All-Star Game

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki jumps to catch a fly hit by Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning of the 74 All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 15. (MLB)

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Ohka allows one run in two innings of work

JUPITER, United States - Tomokazu Ohka struck out last season's National League rookie of the year Albert Pujols and allowed one run in two innings of work as the Montreal Expos downed the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. (MLB)

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Baseball: Braves-Dodgers NLCS

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out in the seventh inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves on Oct. 23, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Iwakuma pitches first game of season

Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma reacts after a two-run homer was hit by Los Angeles Angels infielder Albert Pujols during the first inning in a game at the Safeco Field in Seattle, the United States, on April 8, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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MLB all-stars parade through Cincinnati streets

Albert Pujols (C) of the Los Angeles Angels waves to the crowd during an All-Star Game parade in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 14, 2015, prior to the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Trout leads off All-Star Game with home run

Mike Trout (L) high-fives with Los Angeles Angels teammate Albert Pujols after leading off the 2015 All-Star Game with a home run at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Iwakuma pitches first game of season

Seattle Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma reacts after a two-run homer was hit by Los Angeles Angels infielder Albert Pujols during the first inning in a game at the Safeco Field in Seattle, the United States, on April 8, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is tagged out at home by San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali as he tries to score on a double hit by Albert Pujols in the first inning of a spring training game in Tempe, Arizona, on March 11, 2021.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is tagged out at home by San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali as he tries to score on a double hit by Albert Pujols in the first inning of a spring training game in Tempe, Arizona, on March 11, 2021.

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American League beats National League 4-3 in All-Star game

ST. LOUIS, Missouri - U.S. President Barack Obama embraces St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB All-Star baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 14. (Kyodo)

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Brewers' Saito in loss vs Cards

MILWAUKEE, United States - Japanese pitcher Takashi Saito of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the sixth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Oct. 16, 2011. Saito, who replaced Kameron Loe in the sixth inning, threw two scoreless innings in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals. St. Louis advanced to the World Series to face the Texas Rangers after winning the NLCS 4-2. (Kyodo)

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Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece. (Kyodo)

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Ohka allows one run in two innings of work

JUPITER, United States - Tomokazu Ohka struck out last season's National League rookie of the year Albert Pujols and allowed one run in two innings of work as the Montreal Expos downed the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. (MLB)

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996. (Kyodo)

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Ichiro hitless but shines on defense in All-Star Game

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, playing for the American League team, catches a fly from Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game on July 13, 2010, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ichiro was hitless in two innings. The National League team won the game 3-1 for its first All-Star victory since 1996. (Kyodo)

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Pujols hit by ball

St. Louis, United States - Albert Pujols (C) of the St. Louis Cardinals grimaces as he returns to the dugout after being stuck in the head by a ball during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 14, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka in spring training

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka pitches against St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols in the fourth inning of a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 20, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Pujols, Williams joining Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Albert Pujols (L) and C.J. Wilson (R) pose during a press conference in Anaheim, California, on Dec. 10, 2011, on their joining the Los Angeles Angels. (Kyodo)

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Cardinals win World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (C) pours beer on teammates in celebration after their team won MLB's World Series baseball championship by beating the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2011. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)

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Cardinals win World Series

ST. LOUIS, United States - St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (L) and first baseman Albert Pujols (R) speak in an interview after their team won MLB's World Series baseball championship by beating the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 28, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Cardinals' Pujols in Game 5 of World Series

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols batting in the seventh inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2011, as pitcher Alexi Ogando intentionally walked him. Texas won 4-2, closing within one win of their first World Series title with a 3-2 series lead. (Kyodo)

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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7. (Kyodo)

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Cardinals' Pujols

ARLINGTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 22, 2011. It was his third home run of the game, won by the Cardinals 16-7. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Dodgers plays first base during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Dodgers is pictured after hitting into a double play during a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 21, 2021, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

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Baseball: Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels swings the bat during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 4, 2021, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels designated the veteran slugger for assignment on May 6.

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Baseball: Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels acknowledges the crowd after hitting a home run during a game against the Texas Rangers on April 20, 2021, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels designated the veteran slugger for assignment on May 6.

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Baseball: Athletics v Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) and Shohei Ohtani (17) are pictured after scoring on a three-run homer hit by Jason Castro (16) in the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 11, 2020, in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Athletics v. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Angels is congratulated by teammate Albert Pujols after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 10, 2020, in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels' (from L) Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani pose for a photo before practice in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 28, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

The Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (L) and Albert Pujols shake hands after their team won a game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on April 25, 2021.

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Baseball: Angels v Mariners

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi allows a solo home run to Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 21, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo