ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels crosses the plate after hitting career home run No. 661 passing Hall of Famer and San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays and sole possession session of fifth place on baseballs all-time home run list in the fifth inning of the game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
The MLB community received some disheartening news earlier this week when it was reported that the Los Angeles Angeles released Albert Pujols after he cleared waivers on Thursday, just one week after the 41-year-old was designated for assignment.