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AP Source: Pujols pays Angels’ furloughed Dominican staff

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Brett Gardner gestures from second base after hitting an RBI-double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Yankees clinch 1st AL East title since 2012, reach 100 wins

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Ohtani homers, drives in 5 runs as Angels beat White Sox 8-7

By SARAH TROTTO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, scores past Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos after a double by Kevan Smith and a throwing error by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Pujols’ 3 hits, 3 RBIs power streaking Halos past Astros 9-6

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) is greeted by a standing ovation before his first at-bat during the first inning a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 21, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Cards fans salute Angels star Pujols in return to St. Louis

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) is greeted by a standing ovation before his first at-bat during the first inning a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 21, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Pujols cheered in return, but Angels fall to Cardinals 5-1

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, May 9, 2019. The home run was his 2,000th career RBI. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Albert Pujols reaches 2,000 RBIs and Angels rout Tigers 13-0

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Thursday, May 9, 2019. The home run was his 2,000th career RBI. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Pujols reaches 2,000 RBI, joins Hank Aaron and Alex Rodriguez

Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, right, tags out Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols at the plate, who tried to score on a ball hit by Justin Bour, as starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, left, watches after throwing the ball to Jansen during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Trout, Calhoun homer in Angels’ 6-2 win over Jays for sweep

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, tips his helmet to fans after hitting an RBI double as Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham claps during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. With that RBI, Pujols tied Babe Ruth for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,992. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pujols passes Ruth on RBI list, but Mariners beat Angels 6-5

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Angels’ Pujols wants to have an impact on and off the field

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols talks with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera during the fourth inning of a baseball game, in Detroit. Opponents getting friendly during games hasn't always been such a thing. With so many players now switching teams, sharing agents or staying in touch via social media, there are more opportunities to get to know someone you might see only a handful of times.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Chatting on the bases is good-natured, a learning experience

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Albert Pujols predicts he’ll be everyday player at age 39

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, the Philadelphia Phillies' Justin Bour watches his single hit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in San Diego. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, free agent first baseman and left-handed hitter Justin Bour has reached agreement with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Free agent Justin Bour, Angels finalize $2.5M deal

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, the Philadelphia Phillies' Justin Bour watches his single hit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in San Diego. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, free agent first baseman and left-handed hitter Justin Bour has reached agreement with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

AP source: Free agent first baseman Bour, Angels reach deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, June 4, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits an RBI single to score Mike Trout against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. os Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left knee. The Angels announced Pujols' arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Albert Pujols likely out for season after left knee surgery

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols watches his two-run home run during the first inning against the Seattle Mariner during a baseball game Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels’ Pujols has injection in knee, goes on DL

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits a two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Pujols hits 630th HR, ties Griffey for 6th; Angels rout M’s

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Fans applaud after Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols singled for his 3,000th career hit, against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

Albert 3K: Pujols gets 3,000th hit, Angels beat Mariners 5-0

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press