The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen took a hit on Sunday, as reports indicate reliever Zack Thompson will be out for at least 3-4 weeks.

Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson suffered a tear in his left lat muscle, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters (including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) today. Thompson will be shut down and then re-evaluated in three or four weeks, so Thompson will surely start the season on the Cards’ injured list.

Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson suffered a tear in his left lat muscle, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters.

Albert Pujols will reportedly manage the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic next season. This is just months after Pujols led Leones del

Pujols, who is in camp as an Angels guest instructor, just won two championships managing in the Dominican Republic.

Fresh off leading Leones del Escogido to both the Dominican Professional Baseball League and the Caribbean Series titles, Albert Pujols is ready for his chance to manage in the Majors. Pujols, who arrived at Angels camp as an instructor on Sunday,