Wlecome Back: Albert Pujols Set For Return Against Cardinals For First Time

When the Los Angeles Angels come here to play the Cardinals this weekend for the first time in nine years, there will be story lines aplenty.

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Angels, Josh Hamilton In Talks To Resolve Drug-Relapse Dispute

As the Los Angeles Angels continue to publicly distance themselves from outfielder Josh Hamilton following his self-reported substance-abuse relapse, the team is in talks aimed at resolving their dispute, FOX Sports 1 MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday.

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Career Profile: Matt Morris

Per reader request, here is a Career Profile for Matt Morris.

Minor League Ball

How Is This Happening?; Albert Pujols, Joey Votto: A Special Relationship

The Cardinals are on the verge of a dubious feat — missing the post-season despite having three starting pitchers with ERAs under 3.00.

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Gary Bennett "Mitchell Report Accurate"

"As far as the report is concerned to me, it's accurate," Bennett said in a telephone interview.

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Could Mitchell Report Cause Problems

The Major League Baseball free-agent season entails a boatload of reconnaissance work. If you're a general manager thinking of investing $50 million in a player, you want insight into more than just his range factor, OPS and ability to advance from first to third on a single.

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