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Albert Pujols' magical, MLB-topping month at 42 is the stuff of
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Albert Pujols retires on his own terms after return to Cardinals
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Albert Pujols is filling his lefty-mashing role perfectly with
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One last playoff push for Cardinals' Albert Pujols - ESPN
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Albert Pujols Returns To St Louis Cardinals For 2022 Season
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Pujols Blocks Everyone but That's OK - Viva El Birdos
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NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina
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Goold: A new bat, old friends, and timeless magic as Cardinals
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Albert Pujols Will Visit Yankee Stadium More Often - The New York
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Albert Pujols, Aaron Judge, playoff races among top MLB stories
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