Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis, the Mets' continued issues and the sinking Phillies (17:10). Plus, an interview with Angels IF Tommy La Stella (34:18) and a "Uni Quiz" with Todd Radom (36:37).
Some of the game's most famous franchises are back in the mix to take over as MLB's top team.
One Angel is the best player in baseball, but his teammate held that title for an even longer stretch in his prime seasons.
With a standing ovation for every at-bat and an endless series of emotional moments, Albert Pujols' homecoming was all he and Cardinals fans could have hoped for.
Angels slugger Albert Pujols had two hits and exchanged jerseys with former teammate Yadier Molina to conclude an emotional return to St. Louis, and Los Angeles beat the Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday night.
Ex-Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols got his curtain call Saturday after homering in just his second game back in St. Louis.
Albert Pujols took a curtain call for his adoring fans at Busch Stadium after homering against the Cardinals, but Marcell Ozuna connected to lead Dakota Hudson and St. Louis over the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Saturday.
Dakota Hudson pitched his eighth consecutive quality start today. That's tied for the third-longest active such streak with Lance Lynn, who pitches tonight. Only Max Scherzer (11) and Hyun-Jin Ryu (10) have lengthier active streaks.
You just knew it would happen, right? Albert Pujols homers at Busch Stadium, taking Dakota Hudson into the left-field bullpen. The crowd is still buzzing. You would have thought the Cardinals had just won the World Series. Of course, Pujols doesn't play for the Cards and despite his visiting player status, he answered the crowd's plea for a curtain call. Just an amazing moment.
Albert Pujols drew huge cheers in his long-awaited return to St Louis, but Marcell Ozuna spoiled the homecoming with a home run that helped the Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Friday night.
The announced attendance at Busch Stadium tonight for Albert Pujols' return: 48,423. It's the second-largest crowd in the history of Busch Stadium III.
It had been nearly 11 years since Albert Pujols last played in Busch Stadium prior to Friday night. Greeted with ovations before all three plate appearances, he said there were several times when he nearly shed tears during the game.
The ovation for Albert Pujols at Busch Stadium went on for about 1 minutes and 20 seconds when he stepped to the plate for the first time tonight. It may have never stopped if Michael Wacha had not finally thrown a pitch. Pujols tipped his helmet to the crowd, pointed to the Cardinals' dugout and hugged St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina. Then he just missed barreling one up, flying out to medium-deep center. Great moment in St. Louis.
Hopelessly lost in the shuffle of Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis is the fact that this is Mike Trout's first game here. Trout singled and scored on Justin Upton's double to open tonight's scoring.
Who is the home team tonight? Fans came out early on a wet evening to crowd near the field beyond the Angels' dugout, hoping to catch a glimpse of Albert Pujols.
Well, it's SUPPOSED to be Albert Pujols' first game back in St. Louis tonight ...
Albert Pujols used to be bothered by how long it took for the Angels to go back to St. Louis, but he sees it differently now. "It's coming at the right time," he said.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 42 | 35 | .545 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 42 | 36 | .538 | 0.5 | W2 |
| St. Louis | 40 | 37 | .519 | 2 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 36 | 40 | .474 | 5.5 | W4 |
| Cincinnati | 36 | 40 | .474 | 5.5 | L2 |
