Albert Pujols

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Albert Pujols of Team Ryan shoots a layup against content creator Jesser of Team Dwayne during the second quarter in the 2023 NBA All-Star Ruffles Celebrity Game.Image: Getty ImagesAlbert Pujols and D.K. Metcalf aren’t in the same universe…

Wilson ContrerasPhoto: Getty ImagesThe St. Louis Cardinals found their replacement for now-retired catcher Yadier Molina, agreeing to terms with Willson Contreras on a five-year, $87 million deal. After refusing to move Contreras at the…

Josh BellImage: Getty ImagesAt the end of October, MLB announced their finalists for the Gold Glove awards. Every MLB fan collectively put palm to face at the sight of Juan Soto being named a finalist for the NL right field Gold Glove.…

Best Pitching Performance by a Position Player — Yadier Molina, St. Louis CardinalsImage: Getty ImagesFor nearly two decades, we’d watched Yadier Molina crouched behind the plate, playing in over 2,000 games as the St. Louis Cardinals…

Mad Max had a day to forget, but the Mets aren’t out just yetImage: Getty ImagesEvery lower seed but Tampa won on the opening day of the 2022 MLB playoffs. The Guardians, Phillies, Mariners, and Padres all hold 1-0 advantages and could send…

Image: Getty ImagesGAME 1: Today at 12:07 p.m. EST TV: ESPNThese are two of the most well-managed teams in baseball, which makes this one of the most intriguing series of the opening round. Of every team in the playoffs, these two hit the…

Image: Getty ImagesThis is a two-horse race, and while Atlanta’s Michael Harris is the favorite to win the award currently (-320 odds), I’m giving the edge to Spencer Strider. Strider’s impeccable mustache is the main reason I’m leaning in…

Albert Pujols has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball the second half of the season.Photo: Getty ImagesLast night, Albert Pujols lit baseball Twitter on fire, smacking his 699th and 700th career home runs in the same game, the same…

Albert Pujols joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth as the only players to hit 700 homersImage: Getty ImagesI never know how to write about the teams or players I like. I could pen 2,500 words on Albert Pujols in 20 minutes,…