Albert Pujols is joining Major League Baseball as a special assistant to the commissioner. He also has been hired as an analyst by MLB Network.
Nolan Gorman will start the game on the bench as the Cardinals take on the AL West-leading Texas Rangers and their prolific offense.
Albert Pujols is joining Major League Baseball as a special assistant to the commissioner. He also has been hired as an analyst by MLB Network.
The Cardinals (25-35) are 10 games under .500 (again). They have the worst record in the National League.
Former second-round pick Luken Baker had two hits in major-league debut after five years in minors, and several times overlooked by the majors.
Tink Hence allowed one run on two hits and a walk as he completed five innings for the first time in his minor-league career.
