Pujols, Dominican Republic and World Baseball Classic

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.
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.
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 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 Team Dominicana in 2026's World Baseball Classic, says report
Fresh off winning both winter ball championships as a manager in the Dominican Republic, three-time MVP is set for prominent international tournament, ESPN reports.
Sources: Albert Pujols to manage Dominican Republic in 2026 WBC
The Dominican Republic has chosen former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its next manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic and will make the announcement official sometime in March, sources told ESPN's .
Albert Pujols to Manage Dominican Republic at 2026 World Baseball Classic, Per Report
The Dominican Republic has landed on former St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols as their next manager after he led the country to a Caribbean Series title.
Albert Pujols appointed manager of Dominican team for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Santo Domingo.- Albert Pujols has been officially named manager of the Dominican national team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The announcement was made by Nelson Cruz, the team’s general manager,
Report: Albert Pujols Set to Manage Dominican Republic at 2026 World Baseball Classic
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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.
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Pujols named Dominican Republic's manager for '26 World Baseball Classic (report)
After leading Leones del Escogido to the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) championship in the 2024-25 ...
Albert Pujols to manage Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic: Report
The Dominican Republic has a new manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and it stands to be a popular hire. Albert ...