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Angels done with 'upset' Albert Pujols after dreadful start to season
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Quick hits: Pujols' milestones abound, highlights galore as Cardinals romp, 16-7, vs. Arizona
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Albert Pujols, Justin Upton adjust to diminished roles as the Angels slide - The Athletic
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The Angels Finally Bite the Bullet by Cutting Albert Pujols
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Albert Pujols delivers for Dodgers in 8-2 win over the Angels - Los Angeles Times
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Why did the Angels release Albert Pujols? A disagreement over Ryan Yarbrough reportedly led to move
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Albert Pujols - Bio, News, Photos - Washington Times
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Albert Pujols hits career homers 699 and 700
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Slumping slugger Pujols cut by Angels, still wants to play – KGET 17
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Albert Pujols was 'shocked' by Angels release, denies their bench player claims
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Resurgent slugger Tyler O'Neill joins Cardinals' August bash, aims to be 'middle threat
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Flaherty improves to 7-0 as Cards capture series in Milwaukee National News - Bally Sports
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Albert Pujols, Justin Upton adjust to diminished roles as the Angels slide - The Athletic