Albert Pujols

The Cardinals' Albert Pujols almost universally is deemed the most feared hitter in the National League, if not all of baseball. But despite his whopping lead in intentional walks — he's on a record-setting pace — Pujols, strangely, does not lead Read Me .. NAPLES — Ending the game with a spectacular 9-4 double play, the Greater Naples 9-and-10 year-old team earned its second-straight District 27 baseball championship, defeating Golden Gate National 12-9 on Saturday at Gulf Coast Little League. The Read Me .. Read Full Story

NEW YORK, June 22 (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was named the National League Player of the Week Monday. Pujols, who scored his 1,000th career run last week, led the NL with a 1.111 slugging percentage and tied for first with four homers and 11 RBI for the week. Pujols, 29, hit .389 and scored six runs during the period. Pujols, the NL's leading vote-getter for next month's All-Star game, earned his second Player of the Week honor this season. Copyright 2009 by United Press International All Rights Reserved. Read Full Story

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects for a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in a baseball game, Saturday, April 11, 2009 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam) ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to match a career high with seven RBIs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday. It was Pujols’ 24th multihomer game and first since Aug. 16, 2008, against Cincinnati. He matched his career best for RBIs set Aug. 22, 2006, against the New York Mets. The All-Star first baseman went 2-for-4 ... Read Full Story

The question is.....Will Ryan Howard step up to the challenge? Who would be your ideal 8 participants? Howard? Hamilton? Post your answers in the comments section below. Associated Press April 16, 2009 Pujols to headline Home Run Derby in St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols plans to participate in the Home Run Derby during All-Star week at the new Busch Stadium. The announcement was made Thursday in a statement released by Major League Baseball. Pujols will also join former Cardinals great Ozzie Smith as official spokesmen for the All-Star FanFest, to be held July 10-14 in downtown St. Louis. The Home Run ... Read Full Story

explanation of rankings of other team previews here 2008 Record : 86-76 Offseason Additions : Khalil Greene, Trevor Miller Offseason Subtractions : Felipe Lopez, Aaron Miles, Braden Looper Ranks (MLB) : Line-Up - 9th Rotation - 19th Bullpen - 24st Defense - 3rd tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 4th tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER : ALBERT PUJOLS Usually I reserve this spot for an unknown quantity, but in the Cardinals case, there is only one player that can go here. Since Barry Bonds “retired” there has been no player that has come even close to meaning as much to their team as ... Read Full Story