Cardinals legend, Albert Pujols celebrated his 45th birthday on Thursday and his wife, Nicole Fernandez, took to social media to wish the former MLB ace.

While in the Dominican Winter League, Cardinals prospect Matt Koperniak was managed by Albert Pujols and experienced the first professional managerial matchup between Pujols and Yadier Molina.

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When the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2025 ... All-time great slugger Albert Pujols, of St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels fame, offered some comments that were shared by the Seattle ...