Albert Pujols news
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The gist
Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina enter the Cardinals Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Both led St. Louis to the 2006 and 2011 World Series titles.
Background
Pujols and Molina were longtime cornerstones of the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the franchise to World Series championships in 2006 and 2011. The team is holding a weekend of celebrations that also marks the 2006 title team and honors the careers of both players. The induction adds them to the Cardinals Hall of Fame alongside Bill Sherdel, the winningest left-handed pitcher in franchise history.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2, 2022Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright walked off the field together after being removed in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium.
- Oct 4, 2022Pujols and Molina received commemorative bases from the Pirates before a game at PNC Park in honor of their upcoming retirement.
- Sep 8, 2026Pujols said the Cardinals still 'have a chance' to reach the postseason in 2026.
- Sep 10, 2026The Cardinals announced special celebrations this week to honor the 2006 World Series championship team and the careers of Pujols and Molina.
- Sep 11, 2026Cardinals.TV announced it will stream the Cardinals Hall of Fame induction ceremony and Saturday's White Sox-Cardinals game free.
- Sep 12, 2026Pujols and Molina will be inducted together as the newest members of the Cardinals Hall of Fame; Bill Sherdel will also be posthumously honored.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Cardinals are celebrating the 2006 World Series team and the careers of Pujols and Molina with a weekend of events, including the Hall of Fame induction.
- Pujols
- Pujols said the Cardinals still 'have a chance' to reach the postseason in 2026.
- Pujols
- After leading the Leones del Escogido to the 2025 LIDOM and Caribbean Series titles, Pujols said he won't manage in LIDOM again.
Still unverified
The New York Mets are not expected to name a Hall of Fame slugger as their next official manager this winter. Pujols and Molina are expected to receive red jackets and deliver remarks during the ceremony. Several other Cardinals Hall of Famers, including Ozzie Smith, Tony La Russa, and Mark McGwire, are expected to attend the weekend celebrations.