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Cardinals Opening Day lineup: Albert Pujols makes triumphant return
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Sunday's MLB: Pujols hits No. 695, needs 1 more HR to tie A-Rod for 4th
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols chases 700 home run baseball glory : NPR
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Albert Pujols to DH in 22nd Opening Day start, reunion with Cardinals
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Albert Pujols cements place in history with HR No. 697 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Albert Pujols files to divorce wife of 22 years, days after she had brain surgery
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Albert Pujols soaking in 'blessing' of 11th and final MLB All-Star Game appearance
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Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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Washington Nationals drop 2 of 3 to St. Louis Cardinals with 5-0 loss in finale in D.C. - Federal Baseball
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Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates
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On an emotional Opening Day, the Cardinals shutout the Pirates – Interstate 70 Sports Media
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Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5