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Albert Pujols notches first homer in return to Cardinals, 680th of
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With a homer, Cardinals' Pujols launches ahead of Musial into 2nd
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Reds shut down Cardinals and Albert Pujols in 3-0 win
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Quick hits: Pujols' milestones abound, highlights galore as
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Albert Pujols blasts 701st homer: 'extra special
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Reds shut down Cardinals and Albert Pujols in 3-0 win
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How Albert Pujols went from a nostalgia signing to one of the
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Quick hits: Arenado, Goldschmidt stay hot in desert, Mikolas cool
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Reds shut down Cardinals and Albert Pujols in 3-0 win
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MLB roundup: Albert Pujols lifts Cardinals with HR No. 695
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He's the GOAT' - What it's like watching Albert Pujols become
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