S T. LOUIS – Now three years into retirement, Albert Pujols still holds a deep love for baseball, but how he hopes to stay involved with the game in the long-term remains to be seen.

The Athletic included St. Louis Cardinals greats Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina on its all-quarter-century team. Both players are eligible to be on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2028.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a bit of a problem with their starting rotation. Right-hander Andre Pallante is struggling as of late, and he allowed seven runs over 4 1/3 innings of work on Tuesday ...

Pujols spent the first 11 seasons of his 22-year career in St. Louis. He was a three-time MVP, 11-time all-star, two-time World Series champion and won rookie of the year in 2001.

Pujols spent the first 11 seasons of his 22-year career in St. Louis. He was a three-time MVP, 11-time all-star, two-time World Series champion and won rookie of the year in 2001.