MLB in brief: Albert Pujols, Angels manager? Vernon Wells praises George Springer

Albert Pujols, manager of the Angels?

It's not impossible, but is it likely?

https://twitter.com/nypostsports/status/1963719503621030337

Mets make way for youngsters

Three starting pitchers arriving from the minors as top prospects in the space of a month in the middle of the playoff race? Yes!

Nolan McLean: August 16

Jonah Tong: August 29

Brandon Sproat: September 7

When was the last time a team had 3 starting pitchers of this caliber make their @MLB debuts – within the same 30-day window – in the middle of a pennant race?

@MLBNetwork

– Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 5, 2025

Vernon Wells praises George Springer

Right now, he's his favorite player.

https://twitter.com/VernonWells10/status/1963694027166920761

An unlikely friendship

Salvador Perez and Aroldis Chapman are friends after a ball hit the pitcher in the face. Wow.

Eleven years ago, Salvador Perez hit a line drive off Aroldis Chapman's face. It sparked a lifelong bond. https://t.co/LZfZ2SXzOl

– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) September 5, 2025

The importance of Jack Leiter

In the midst of the playoff race, the Rangers are counting on him.

Jack Leiter becomes post-hype star for Texas Rangers in wild-card race https://t.co/0RXl8inuqw

– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 5, 2025

Speaking of the Rangers: Adolis Garcia is injured.

The Rangers will be without Adolis Garcia for some time, including this weekend's showdown against the Astros pic.twitter.com/JJBmSp783t

– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 5, 2025

30 years ago, tomorrow…

Cal Ripken Jr. broke the record for most consecutive games.

https://twitter.com/BillShaikin/status/1963988775773655210

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