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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, top, celebrates with Juan Yepez as he heads to the dugout after he hit home run No. 703 in his career during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pujols hits 703rd home run, passes Ruth for second in RBIs

Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) watches after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Brendan Donovan and Tommy Edman also scored. It was Pujols' 700th career home run. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Cards’ Pujols hits 700th home run, 4th player to reach mark

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) watches after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Brendan Donovan and Tommy Edman also scored. It was Pujols' 700th career home run. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Cardinals’ Albert Pujols hits 700th home run; 4th to reach mark

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Ha-Seong Kim reacts after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Kim homers, Padres beat Cards 5-0 to clinch winning record

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) hits a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pujols hits 696th HR, ties Rodriguez for 4th on all-time list

Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, file photo. Pujols has returned to the Cardinals, finding a home in the place where he became one of baseball's most powerful sluggers. The 42-year-old emerged from beyond the right field wall at the Cardinals' spring training complex between the first and second innings of an exhibition game against Houston on Monday, March 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) **FILE**

Welcome back: Pujols returns to Cardinals for a final season

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols waves to people in the stands during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, May 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers sign Albert Pujols to major league deal

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, left, is congratulate by Mike Trout after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trout says he “broke down” over Pujols’ departure from Halos

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols walks to the dugout after he was called out on strikes during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Slumping slugger Pujols cut by Angels, still wants to play

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols walks to the dugout after he was called out on strikes during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Albert Pujols designated for assignment by Angels

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney throws against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Garcia’s pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Adam Eaton, right, scores after hitting a two-run home run as shortstop Tim Anderson, second from right, is congratulated by Jose Abreu, left, and Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi watches during the fifth inning of an Opening Day baseball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trout, Pujols lead Angels’ late rally past White Sox, 4-3

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols waves to players in the Colorado Rockies dugout in the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Pujols’ wife apparently disclosed that the Angels slugger will retire after the upcoming season, although she later amended her social media post to be less definitive. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Pujols says he’ll decide future after season with Angels

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Pujols’ wife suggests Angels slugger to retire after season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, is greeted by third base coach Brian Butterfield as he runs the bases on a solo home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Pujols 2 HRs, passes Mays for 5th place, Angels beat Rangers

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, connects for a single as Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters looks for the pitch in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols gestures as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Albert Pujols ties Willie Mays with homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rockies

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols follows through on a swing for a two-run double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Pujols moves up, passes A-Rod on career RBIs chart

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols smiles during baseball practice at Angels Stadium, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Albert Pujols heads into 20th big league season healthy

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press