Pujols, Dominican Republic and World Baseball Classic

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 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.
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.
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 Enrique Rojas.
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, Albert Pujols is ready for his chance to manage in the Majors. Pujols, who arrived at Angels camp as an instructor on Sunday,
Albert Pujols to manage Dominican Republic in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Baseball legend Albert Pujols will manage the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his second appearance in the tournament.
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.
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 winter season -- his first managerial experience -- followed by the 2025 Caribbean Series crown in Mexicali earlier this month,
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 Pujols has been chosen to take over the D.R.'s dugout as it attempts to win its second WBC title, according to ESPN. Nelson Cruz, the team's general manager, reportedly plans to make an official announcement by the end of March.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...