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One step closer to history: Albert Pujols hits home run No. 696 as he edges closer to the magic 700
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Pitchers who gave up milestone home runs
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Albert Pujols Hits His 700th Career Home Run - WSJ
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Cardinals' Albert Pujols Joins MLB's 700 HR Club with 2 Homers vs. Dodgers, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Cardinals' Albert Pujols becomes 4th player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs
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Cardinals: Albert Pujols officially files for retirement
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I'm still going to retire': Albert Pujols insists he's done after 2022 season amid charge toward 700 HR
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Albert Pujols isn't mad at fan for keeping his 700th home run ball
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BenFred: 700 home runs for Albert Pujols, thanks to a magic Cardinals season that isn't over yet
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Albert Pujols is captivating crowds again - but can he reach the 700 club before time runs out?
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Albert Pujols' 700th home run has special meaning to Latinos - Los Angeles Times
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Albert Pujols joins 700 home run club in defiant final season - Sports Illustrated
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Albert Pujols confirms retirement in 2022 and dreams of 700 homers
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First Pitch: After a historic 700 home runs, Albert Pujols continues to be top option
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Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols Retires: 'All Glory To The Lord