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Albert Pujols named Dominican Republic manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Legendary slugger and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has been named manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he told reporters at Angels spring training Sunday.
Albert Pujols Confirms World Baseball Classic Gig, Reiterates Interest in MLB Job
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels superstar Albert Pujols will officially manager the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but his journey might not end there.
Albert Pujols will manage Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic, sees path to MLB
Future Hall of Famer views these managerial opportunities as a chance to grow, with the ultimate goal of becoming a big league skipper.
Cardinals have their excuses lined up to pass on Albert Pujols as next manager
The St. Louis Cardinals should consider Albert Pujols as their next manager when the time comes, but there's a lot standing in the way.
Albert Pujols Returning to World Baseball Classic in 2026 As a Manager
Albert Pujols is ready to chase another title. According to multiple reports on Friday, Pujols is set to return to the World Baseball Classic in 2026 as a member of the Dominican Republic squad—this time as the team’s manager.
Pujols to lead D.R. in 2026 Classic, reiterates desire to manage in MLB
After leading Leones del Escogido to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) championship in the 2024-25 winter season -- his first managerial experience -- followed by the 2025 Caribbean Series crown in Mexicali earlier this month,
Albert Pujols says he’s ready to manage in the major leagues
Pujols, who is in camp as an Angels guest instructor, just won two championships managing in the Dominican Republic.
Albert Pujols to manage Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic
St. Louis Cardinals legend and future Baseball Hall of Famer Albert Pujols is heading back to the World Baseball Classic, this time as a manager. Pujols, who became the fourth person in baseball history to hit more than 700 career home runs in 2022,
Albert Pujols on managing and visiting Angels' camp
Albert Pujols talks about his experience as a manager, opportunities and being a resource to the Angels' players and organization
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Pujols on being Major League manager: 'It won't be long'
Fresh off leading Leones del Escogido to both the Dominican Professional Baseball League and the Caribbean Series titles, ...
Tipsheet: Pujols campaigns for a major league managerial job
In the meanwhile, Pujols is getting ready to run a team. Hus training includes managing a Winter League squad, taking the helm of the Dominican Republic’s entry in the next World Baseball Classic, and ...
Rays prospect’s spring training breakout is just more ammo for Albert Pujols
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero has picked up right where he left off in the Dominican Winter League this spring, ...