Neither Molina nor Pujols is actively seeking to push the incumbent manager out of his spot; Molina, for one, took pains to point out that he views Marmol as a “great manager” with a “really ...

Albert Pujols next best chance to take Oli Marmol's job with the Cardinals – or land an MLB managerial gig elsewhere – could be coming in 2026.

Pujols is a bit more of a surprise, but Heyman’s previous reporting suggests that he might actually be open to it. Marmol is in his third season as the Cardinals’ manager.

The Athletic included St. Louis Cardinals greats Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina on its all-quarter-century team. Both players are eligible to be on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2028.

Cardinals standouts Albert Pujols, left, and Yadier Molina enjoy a pregame ceremony honoring them on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Busch Stadium. David Carson, Post-Dispatch Facebook ...

Pujols, Molina say they want to manage. Does that put the heat on Cardinals’ Marmol? By Jeff Jones Special to the News-Democrat. March 12, 2025 6:00 AM. ST. LOUIS .