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About Rob Rains
Rob Rains is the 2024 Missouri Sportswriter of the Year, awarded by the National Sports Media Association. He's a member of Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA), Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, St. Louis Media Hall of Fame. Former N.L. beat writer for USA Today’s Baseball Weekly, St. Louis Globe-Democrat. A frequent guest on St. Louis radio, Rains is the author or co-author of more than 30 books on people including Ozzie Smith, Jack Buck, and Red Schoendienst.
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From Cardinals young players to the team owners, all are ‘excited’ about direction team is taking

January 18, 2026 Rob Rains 0

The Cardinals owners and young players all used the same word on Sunday to describe their attitude toward the upcoming season – excited – as the team builds toward the future. […]

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Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado and cash to Diamondbacks, acquire minor-league pitcher

January 13, 2026 Rob Rains 0

After more than a year of trying to trade Nolan Arenado, the Cardinals finally did it on Tuesday – sending the former All-Star third baseman and cash to Arizona in exchange for a minor-league pitcher. […]

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Looking back at our favorite stories from 2025 – profiles of Chaim Bloom, JJ Wetherholt and more

December 29, 2025 Rob Rains 0

A look back at our favorite stories from 2025 includes in-depth profiles of Chaim Bloom and JJ Wetherholt plus features on many of the top prospects in the Cardinals’ farm system. […]

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For a team that needs more “pillars” and less “fillers” here’s an idea for Cardinals – trade for Fernando Tatis Jr.

November 13, 2025 Rob Rains 0

The Cardinals need to add a “pillar” to a lineup that is loaded with too many “fillers.” One name that could come up in trade talks who would help with that goal is Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

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The story of how the Cardinals’ Packy Naughton juggles two jobs – as a baseball player and as a real estate agent

October 30, 2025 Rob Rains 0

When he knew he would miss another year of baseball while recovering from a second arm surgery, the Cardinals’ Packy Naughton went out and got another job – as a real estate agent. […]

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How Chaim Bloom went from sleeping on the floor in a friend’s hotel room to running the Cardinals

October 6, 2025 Rob Rains 0

Want to know more about Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals new president of baseball operations? A 4,500-word deep dive into where he’s been, what he believes and what makes him tick.
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How Michael Watson, a kid from a small town in Texas, is making his big dream come true with Cardinals

August 19, 2025 Rob Rains 0

Growing up in a small Texas town, Michael Watson had a dream to play professional baseball – and he is now making that childhood dream come true in the Cardinals’ organization. […]

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Cardinals’ pitching prospect Tink Hence enduring ‘frustrating’ year, working to get back on mound before season ends

August 14, 2025 Rob Rains 0

This was supposed to be a big year for Cardinals’ pitching prospect Tink Hence but instead it has been filled with one injury after another that has kept him off the mound almost all season. […]

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A day in the life of JJ Wetherholt answers question of why Cardinals’ top prospect already is knocking on the door to the major leagues

August 11, 2025 Rob Rains 0

An in-depth look at a day in the life of top #STLCards prospect JJ Wetherholt. How his faith, preparation, focus, confidence and determination have him already knocking on the door to the major leagues. […]

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Re-ranking Cardinals prospects for 2025 – JJ Wetherholt moves to top of the list

August 6, 2025 Rob Rains 0

There are a lot of changes and new players in the annual STLSportsPage.com ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals organization, including JJ Wetherholt taking over the top spot. […]

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LEADOFF QUICK HITTERS

TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2026 

The Cardinals claimed right-handed pitcher Zak Kent off waivers from Texas on Monday and designated Bryan Ramos for assignment. The Cardinals had claimed Kent off waivers from Cleveland in December but then designated him for assignment in January, when he was claimed by Texas.

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