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Albert Pujols Confirms World Baseball Classic Gig, Reiterates Interest in MLB Job
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels superstar Albert Pujols will officially manager the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but his journey might not end there.
Albert Pujols will manage Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic, sees path to MLB
Future Hall of Famer views these managerial opportunities as a chance to grow, with the ultimate goal of becoming a big league skipper.
Cardinals have their excuses lined up to pass on Albert Pujols as next manager
The St. Louis Cardinals should consider Albert Pujols as their next manager when the time comes, but there's a lot standing in the way.
Albert Pujols named Dominican Republic manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Legendary slugger and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has been named manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he told reporters at Angels spring training Sunday.
Pujols to lead D.R. in 2026 Classic, reiterates desire to manage in MLB
After leading Leones del Escogido to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) championship in the 2024-25 winter season -- his first managerial experience -- followed by the 2025 Caribbean Series crown in Mexicali earlier this month,
Albert Pujols Returning to World Baseball Classic in 2026 As a Manager
Albert Pujols is ready to chase another title. According to multiple reports on Friday, Pujols is set to return to the World Baseball Classic in 2026 as a member of the Dominican Republic squad— this time as the team’s manager.
Sources: Albert Pujols to manage Dominican Republic in 2026 WBC
The Dominican Republic has chosen former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its next manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will make the announcement official sometime in March, sources told ESPN's .
Albert Pujols says he’s ready to manage in the major leagues
Pujols, who is in camp as an Angels guest instructor, just won two championships managing in the Dominican Republic.
Albert Pujols to Manage Dominican Republic at 2026 World Baseball Classic, Per Report
The Dominican Republic has landed on former St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols as their next manager after he led the country to a Caribbean Series title.
Pujols on being Major League manager: 'It won't be long'
Fresh off leading Leones del Escogido to both the Dominican Professional Baseball League and the Caribbean Series titles, Albert Pujols is ready for his chance to manage in the Majors. Pujols, who arrived at Angels camp as an instructor on Sunday,
Rays prospect’s spring training breakout is just more ammo for Albert Pujols
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero has picked up right where he left off in the Dominican Winter League this spring, ...
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Pujols named Dominican Republic's manager for '26 World Baseball Classic (report)
After leading Leones del Escogido to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) championship in the 2024-25 ...
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Sammy Sosa was welcomed back into the Cubs organization after more than two decades after an apology in December.
Albert Pujols best chance to steal Oli Marmol's job with Cardinals has arrived
Albert Pujols next best chance to take Oli Marmol's job with the Cardinals – or land an MLB managerial gig elsewhere – could ...
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Vladimir Guerrero, Pedro Martínez & David Ortiz Shake Up Dominican Baseball’s Future With Monumental Decision
Dominican baseball just got a seismic jolt, and no, it’s not another Albert Pujols comeback rumor—though that would’ve been ...