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Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, becoming 4th player to reach the mark
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The St. Louis Cardinals can (and should) bring Albert Pujols back
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Cardinals fans give Albert Pujols a standing ovation in his return to Busch Stadium
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Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis -- It was as if he never left - ESPN
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Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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Albert Pujols files to divorce wife of 22 years, days after she had brain surgery
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Adam Wainwright promised his kids a puppy when he retired. Cardinals delivered on final day, Sports
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One last playoff push for Cardinals' Albert Pujols - ESPN
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Back in LA as a beloved former Dodger, Cardinals' Albert Pujols launches home run No. 699
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Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis should be a celebration