reporter: let's turn to albert pujols. a lot of writers were writing his baseball obituary., the cardinals, and now has this tremendous end of a career. >> it is a tremendous story. all of us in the industry solve this as a swansong. a tidy ending to a story of a career that started in st. louis when he was 20 years old and went beyond anyone's wildest imagination. a 13 round pick out of a junior college in missouri and turns into arguably the greatest right hand pitch or of all time. the last decade after leaving st. louis going to the angels was not particularly productive. a lot of injuries and problems. they figured -- this is a tidy ending. it turns out he has been one of the best hitters in the league. giving st. louis -- and now, he will be playing in the playoffs as he wales off into retirement with that beautiful round number of 700. reporter: it is worth reminding people that hitters are facing a different sets of -- set of pitchers than the ruths of the world. >> right now, what they are facing is the average fastball is 94 miles per hour. you regularly phase 100

albert pujols of the st.ory last night, but if you did not have apple tv, it was on apple tv, you missed it. and a lot of these streaming events, that's the way of the world. in the case of pujols, by the way, only four baseball players who have hit better than 700 home runs, led apparently by barry bonds, 762. do we still count him? i guess 762 for bonds with all the controversy? if hank aaron, that's real, babe ruth9. all eyes in new york where we're going to look at whether a certain sort of hinter is going to be able to do what roger majority did back in 1961 -- maris. but again there you could be facing the same conundrum, who has what rights and when and what you can watch. matt napolitano, fox news headlines, on all after that -- of that. times have changed, right? depending on what you have, you might not cash the -- catch the most historic moments. >> we're seeing leagues now straying away from the possibility of people missing out on these great moments. i mean, the fact of the matter is 700 home ru

louis cardinal start albert pujols last night hitting his 700th career home run. >> pujols into the airck at the wall. it's 700! albert pujols has joined the 700 home run club. >> you can hear dodger fans erupting there even though they were losing because this feat has only been accomplished by three other players in major league history, barry bonds, hank aaron and babe ruth. the 42-year-old had just knocked his 699th home run in the previous inning. his kids were there with him to witness history. >> my beautiful family, you know, after all that's who i play for. to the cry, to the injuries and knowing that they had my back is amazing how god works. >> our congratulations to him and that does it for me in washington. i'm alex marquardt. jim acosta is back tomorrow from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time and pamela brown takes over right now after a quick break. take care. think bigger. one prilosec otc in the morning blocks excess acid production for a full 24 hours. unlike pepcid, which stops working after 9. 24 hour protection. prilosec otc one pill, 24 hours, zero heartburn. i wo

louis cardinals' albert pujols joining the elite 700 club in last night's game against the dodgers. ls is now just the fourth player in history to hit 700 home runs. the 42-year-old slugger reached it in front of a packed crowd at dodger stadium last night batting two balls into the stands. the achievement so spectacular, even the rival crowd joined in chanting his name. other games across the country pausing to catch the moment. the dodgers fan snagging that 700th ball. pujols joins mlb legends barry bonds, hank aaron and babe ruth with the feat. really, really remarkable stuff out there in this home run club. now, while they celebrate this remarkable achievement, the sports world is also waiting for another history-making moment from a different player, aaron judge, the yankee outfielder just two home runs away from making history with the most home runs in an american league season surpassing the record of yankees alum roger maris set 61 years ago. judge has another chance to break that record this afternoon when the yankees play the boston red sox on their home field. guys? >> za

. >> a big night for albert pujols and roger federer. >> that's right.or a long time. let's start in los angeles. albert pujols hitting home run 699 in his first at-bat of the night, and his second with 50,000 eagerly watching, history made just over the wall, joining barry bonds, hank aaron, and babe ruth joining the 700 slugger club. he got a huge hug from his friend yadier molina. then the curtain call. he's retiring after this season. he said he's at peace with it. >>> in london, not a dry eye in sight as rogered iffer er took to the court one last time. the 41-year-old 20-time grand slam champ joined by his longtime rival and friend rafael na nadal. the pair not able to get the win unfortunately, but that's not what anybody is going to remember. the night was a celebration of one of tennis ice greatest champions and revered athletes in the entire world. boris and amara, just a great night. really special. >> a lot of tears. thank you so much. stay with "new day." we're back in just moments. (cecily) adam. look-y what i got... (adam) is that the new

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for albert pujols, a milestone at the end of a late door rear renaissance for the hall of famer.erybody went crazy. an inning later with 50,000 at dodgers stadium eagerly watching he joibs barry bonds, hank aaron and babe ruth in baseball's 7 # 0 home run club. he got a huge hug from yadier molina and the curtain call if the l.a. faithful. pujols is retiring and his six children were front row for his press conference after the game. >> my beautiful family, you know. that's who i play for. you know, walking through this, through this journey, through the ups and downs and cries and hurt and angry, knowing they have my back. it's amazing. this is as good as it could have happened last week, which would be awesome, i mean, but to allow it to happen tonight having my family, friends people who care about me is really special for me. >> and in london, not a dry eye in sight adds roger federer took to the court one last time. the 41-year-old 20-time grand slam champ joined by rafael nadal, teaming up for doubles at the laver cup. federer's family on hand. everybody very emotional watc

why would we show you albert pujols in pittsburgh?e cardinals slugger crushed career home run number 696 tying alex rodriguez for fourth all-time. cardinals won the game final 7-5. he mimickedr cer move tim hardaway did that for years warriors offense inducted into the naismith hall of tame, the final piece of the run tmc attack with chris mullen and richmond. >> key side of chicago made it all the way to springfield, massachussetts. incredible. see molly and rock, they made me who i am and run tmc man were ahead of our time. >> soccer earthquakes goal i j.t. on the firing line at cincinnati, 47th minute quakes down 1-0. brenner got a shot from point-blank range, goes by one name, brenner. san josÉ shut down 6-nil. in tennis, number 2 ranked in the u.s. open women's final against number 1. it ended in second set tie-breaker with a hit long here game set match for the first woman from poland to win the u.s. open 6-2 and 7-6. third career southland slam title and they'll be ranked 1-2 when the world rankings come out on monday morning.

with the weeks left in his major baseball career, albert pujols is still making history. >> here it comes albert sends one out to deep right center it's at the wall, gone he's done it, 697. a two-run homer! >> that go ahead shot to center broke a tie with a-rod for the fourth most home runs in history. history. he has three to go to hit 700. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ becoming a morning person starts the night before with new neuriva relax and sleep. it has l-theanine to help me relax from daily stress. plus, shoden ashwagandha for quality sleep. so i can wake up refreshed. neuriva: think bigger. ♪ ♪then you take me by the hand.♪ ♪i feel better again.♪ ♪oh!♪ ♪i feel better now.♪ >>> nfl sundays are back and a rally day ended in texas with the bucs and the cowboys battling on sunday night football now 45 years old, tom brady became the oldest starting quarterback in nfl history the bucs would settle for field goals early. but that 45-year-old found mike evans diving into the end zone bad news for the cowboys dak prescott, he left the game with an injury to his throwing hand jerry jones said prescott is goin

last night, albert pujols of the st. louis cardinals now joins those ranks.nt two home runs into the stands against the l.a. dodgers on friday. when he hit number 700, the entire stadium celebrated. pujols joins babe ruth, hank aaron, and bar bonds in the record books. tennis legend roger federer has played his final match as a pro. federer lost in a doubles match in the laver cup in london yesterday, playing alongside his longtime rival and friend, rafael nadal. when the match ended, federer hugged nadal, and through tears, thanked his family, fans, and the tennis greats who came before him and competed alongside him during his storied career. roger: just everybody. too many people to thank. it has just been incredible. my god. a fantastic night. thank you everybody. geoff: federer is a 20-time grand slam champion. onlyadal and novak djokovic have more. at the white house last night, president biden surprised singer elton john with the national humanities medal for his legacy in music and activism. john was performing in a special concert for teachers, nurse

albert pujols. he needed two homeruns to reach reach 700. >> injury news for the 49ers. injuries. eric armstead hasn't d all week with a foot injury. hes questionable. the good news, gee kittle will make his season debt this weekend. the people's tighd miss the first two games with an injury but kyle shanahan says there will be no restrictions against the broncos. 85, healthd ready to go. >> pretty happy, i would say. a breath of fresh air, honestly. i love our performanc, they do a fantastic job. but i d be okay with not seeing them foe rest of the season. >> reporter: he will return for his 19th and fil nba season. > >> limited to just 31 games butn the floor, he brings a valuablet in the form of the veteran lead. the 38-year-old has been a part of all four warriors championships. > >> the end of an era. roger fedr played his final match, yesterd. the matchpoint against the american smashes the return andt will do it. the final doubles mh and final match in general for e 20-time grand slam champion. goodbye for the second time thi. > >> the giants diamondbacks firep to catch the

louis, albert pujols pitching a scoreless game against the cubs and a two-run no doubter in the eighthardinals won that game 2-0. wnba, game three las vegas and seattle, tied at one of peace, final second, then they are going crazy. inbound to jackie young, beats the buzzer and ties the game and vegas went on to dominate over time and win 110-98, taking a 2-1 series lead. stephen curry back on the golf course this week raising money for his and aisha's foundation. the event was held to help close the literacy gap in oakland. here is part of my conversation. >> we want kids to enjoy it and have on with it. it is a lifelong, rewarding experience. that's what our team is about. that is what eat, learn, play is about. >> it is about bringing access to the people. what does that mean to you, about bringing all the resources? that has -- they just have to show up and it is there. >> that is one of aisha's babies. no one cares about the hoop. they go straight to the books and the fruits and vegetables. this guy is a limit -- the sky is the limit in terms of ways we can utilize that to help th

albert pujols closing in on a major milestone. launching this 427 feet. more important number, 698. behind only bonds, aaron and the babe. hopeful sign for the 49ers george kittle practiced yesterday and limited participation though as he tries to come back from a groin injury. they face seattle in the home opener sunday. a win might silence the trey lance critics for a few days. >> you can't react to the noise. that is hard but that's why you don't look at it that way. when you start 0-1, players, coaches, everybody feels that. but nothing really changes so you don't try to make it something it isn't. >> second round of the championship and he was in second place at the start of the day 41-foot birdie that just crawls in helping to change the leaderboard on one. his 10th of the day, what an app approach, he is tied with danny which will let. that is a -- willett. stephanie: turning to weather now or should i say the wet weather that is rolling in. lisa: yes, that's right. we have a storm system setting up offshore and as autumn arrives thursday the weather doing a 180 and we will b

cardinals stars, albert pujols and yadier molina for one final postseason run. both have announced they are retired. new york yankees outfielder harrison bader celebrating with an epic chug. aaron judge is still stuck at 60 home runs as he chases roger maris's al record. >> todd: season was in today, we'll win the triple crown. which is crazy. >> still ahead, fox weather is tracking hurricane ian. we have a live report from fort myers as it races for the brunt of this category 4 storm. at red land cotton. our traditions are grown and sewn right here in our hometown of moulton, alabama. from our heirloom inspired sheets to our super absorbent bath towels, to our 100% cotton quilts. every single piece is made right here in america. we believe in keeping our heritage 100% american made. enjoy our farm to home products and receive >> oh my god! >> todd: hurricane ian barrels through florida with category 5 storm. it's 155 miles per hour winds. fox weather correspondent robert ray continues our coverage from fort myers. robert? >> look at the gulf of mexico churning

cardinals albert pujols is just a few away from joining them in the 700 home run. a difference maker in the game. pujols now one behind tieing alex rodriguez for the fourth most all time. >>> daniil medvedev's dreams are over this morning. the world number one losing in four sets to the always entertaining nick kyrgios. look at this point. look at this ridiculous rally. medvedev hit it and he smashed the ball on medvedev's side. that's why everybody loves him. the crowd was supporting him last night. they were on his side. despite losing that, the 27-year-old advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time at flushing meadows. he was spectacular. in a match-up between the youngest and oldest remaining women in the field on the singles side in women, 18-year-old coco gauff is through to the quarterfinals for the first time in her short career. american sensation. she has beat the 33-year-old zhang here. she was down 5-4 in the first set and 5-3 in the second. she really used the crowd for steam. they were chanting for her. again, a player so many were coming to se

albert pujols gets all of that. career homerun number 699.the cardinals slugger not wasting any time. the next inning, there it goes again. pujols joins barry bonds, hank aaron and babe ruth, the only other members of the 700 club. have a great weekend, everybody. stephanie: turning to the weather, let's check in with lisa argen, who is tracking our forecast. good morning. lisa: good morning. it is the first weekend of autumn, where the autumnal equinox was last thursday. we had an equal amount of daylight and darkness with the sun coming up. a lot of warm weather to enjoy. if you like that, we will cool down as soon tomorrow. overall, the cooldown is not until early next week in the inland valleys. temperatures have dropped early this morning. they are beginning to come up in spots. san rafael at 66. that is mild. low 60's across the bay. amateurs in the mid 50's around napa. a nice view from our exploratorium cameras. we are looking at that patchy fog along the san mateo coast. warm and hot weather today. looking at temperatures anywhere fr

albert pujols closing in on a major milestone. ball 427 feet. number 698 of his incredible career. albert fourth all time, behind bonds, so great company there. limited participation in practice yesterday as they try to get him back from a groins injury. the 49ers are facing seattle on sunday. it might silence the trey lance critics for a few days. >> you cannot react to the noise. that is hard to do, but that is why you don't look at it that way. when you start 0-1, yeah, players, coaches, everybody feels that. but nothing really changes, so you don't try to make it something it isn't. larry: let us visit napa, always a good idea. in silverado, max homa was in second place at the start. and this just crawls in, his second hole of the day, hoping to change the leaderboard. his 10th of the day. 567, tied with danning willet for the lead. that is a wrap on morning sports. have a great weekend. i'm larry beil. stephanie: turning to weather now and a wet weather pattern headed our way this weekend. let's check in with lisa. lisa: good

he goes in the third albert pujols gets all of that high deep.number 699 and hey the cardinal slugger not wasting any time very next. joins barry bonds hank, aaron and babe ruth the only other members of the 700 club that's rap on morning sports. have a great weekend everybody. i'm larry beale. turning to weather now. let's check in with meteorologist lisa arjun who's tracking a nice warm-up. good morning. good morning to you. yes this first weekend of fall, maybe beach or a pool weather as you notice our marine layer has pulled away from the bay area. we did have some missed earlier half moon bay and you can see now down around big sur the central coast pretty foggy. look at the golden gate bridge beautiful view here water temperature. is it about 60 degrees? so this is the time of year. we see less of that upwelling less fog what it's coming back and maybe as soon as tonight in some areas 62 in san francisco 63, palo alto, san jose upper 50s half moon bay. we were in the upper 40s this morning, so certainly feeling a little like fall throughout

retiring cardinals slugger albert pujols collected career home run 695.g that made all the difference. yesterday's 2-0 win over the chicago cubs. he's one behind alex rodriguez on the all-time list and, of course, just five from the magic number of 700. >>> st. petersburg, florida, the major league leading 53rd home run of the season, hit by aaron judge, fueled the bronx bombers much-needed 2-1 win over the tampa bay rays. the yankees have been in a free fall of late, but they got a win when they needed it. they're up five games over the rays. 28 games to go in the american -- 28 games to go for the bronx bombers. we should note, though, they do play tampa again. and they get exactly what they need right now. minnesota twins are next on their schedule. i checked the research. yankees last lost to the twins in 1981. they probably will be just fine. 28 games to go in the american league east schedule. we'll say, aaron judge, he is carrying the team right now. that's your american league mvp. >>> coming up on "morning joe," we'll get a live report from ukrai

meanwhile, retiring cardinals slugger albert pujols provided support eighth. in career rbi number 2200. pujols joins hank aaron as the only two players to reach that mark. he'll join aaron in cooperstown. the cardinals beat the brewers 4-1. nfl week two also kicks off tonight. we have chargers and chiefs. time now for the weather and let's go to our meteorologist michelle grossman for the forecast. how is it looking good? >> good to see you. picture perfect in the northeast. also portions of new england. really super september weather. we're looking at temperatures in the 60s, 70s. low humidity. we're tracking summer storms in the rockies, also the great basin. florida, you're going to see hef yan. you saw that the past few days. will we'll see showers and storms once again. first a very slow moving front move through the plains. that's going to bring a chance for strong storms from texas, nebraska, we're looking at the chance of really gusty winds. winds gusting to 60 miles per hour. could see hail and a chance of a tornado. it's low but not zero. then in flo

speaking of note worthy home runs, albert pujols hit number 700 this weekend at dodgers stadium joiningb. congratulations to him. time now for the weather. let's go to michelle grossman for the forecast. i know we just finished one storm. another big one on the way. >> that's right. yeah. we continue to watch the tropics very, very closely. speaking of that storm, we had fiona slam into the eastern shores of nova scotia. and we have homes damaged. complete devastation in some spots. some homes were just sent into the sea with high surf, roofs ripped off. power lines down. trees down. it is going to take a long time to clean up there. we did see a hurricane that reached hurricane strength. we're looking at winds of 75 miles per hour. we're looking at the location. 90 miles south of grand cayman island. we're looking at it moving northwest at 14 miles per hour. all sorts of tropical alerts. we have hurricane warnings. western portions of cuba. we have a hurricane watch for the southwestern portions of tampa. also a tropical storm watch and tropical storm warning for the keys. so we're goi

some of today's big sports news here and a historic milestone in major league baseball tonight, albert pujols joined the 700 home run club. let's show you the blast that sent pool halls into the history books. back in the 700. joined the 700 club. 22 years in baseball and seven home runs later for albert pool holes . that was his second home run tonight, and that led the cardinals to an 11. nothing victory over the dodgers, who host now joins barry bonds hank aaron and babe ruth as the only players in that exclusive 700 home run club. all right. we'll talk some football. the 49ers and jimmy garoppolo will have one of their favorite targets back on the field for garoppolo first start of the season this sunday against the broncos. that would, of course, be tight end george kittle today, head coach kyle shanahan said kittle will be good to go with no restrictions for sunday night's game. this comes after kittle missed the first two games of the season because of a groin injury will had a really good game. the last time he played the broncos he had 210 receiving yards. and a touchdown in the firs

louis cardinals slugger, albert pujols, he moves past alex rodriguez into fourth place on the all timepaperback edition of "american happiness and discontents ♪ is out tomorrow, and i have to begin by asking why doesn't pujols stick around another year and reach hank aarons or babe ruths 714th. >> well, he could, just the other day he made a stellar play at first base, but he doesn't want to go out the way willin the continuance of power in the the beauty of the british system is they separate head of government from head of state in the united states we meld those two. i would love to see us drain some of the infantilism away from our presidential worship. >> jonathan lemire. >> george, good morning, it is indeed jonathan, your new book is out in paperback tomorrow, the title i'll read "american happiness and discontents the unruly torrent 2008-2020." i wanted to focus on one part in particular, you write about the supreme court and how it's viewed by the public now, it's become seemingly much more of a political animal than certainly the founders had conceived of it, and i want to ge

albert pujols. >> 42-year-old st. louis cardinals slugger albert pujols blasts the massive home run as he tries to reach the elusive 700 homer mark before he retires. >>> all that, plus the end of an era. ♪♪ >> "the phantom of the opera," the longest running show on broadway, ready to close its doors forever, as fans rush out to see it one last time. today, saturday, september 17th, 2022. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with peter alexander and kristen welker. >> welcome to "today" and thank you so much for joining us on this saturday morning. it is so good to be with you and peter, i was sad to learn "phantom of the opera" is coming to an end. it is the longest running show on broadway for over a beck cade. i saw it as a kid. i loved it. it's part of who we are. >> it will be 13,925 performances when all is said and done. i was thinking you'd break out a little music of the night. >> save it for later. >> save that for the third hour, as it were. >>> several stories this morning we're covering. including