“I enjoy watching the minor leagues as players begin their careers and work towards the majors. Ever since I started covering the game 45 years ago I’ve paid particular attention to the minor leagues, taking trips to watch games and writing features about the players beginning with each year’s draft selections.”
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Former first-round pick Cooper Hjerpe is on comeback trail with Cardinals, trying to make up for years lost to injuries
Four years after he was drafted and three years after he threw his first pitch as a professional, Cooper Hjerpe believes his career is really just now getting started – and he could not be more excited. […]
From tears to smiles, from laughter to pure joy – how Joshua Baez’s historic debut for Cardinals was personal to those who were part of his journey
Watching Joshua Baez hit three home runs in his major-league debut for the Cardinals was a special moment for everyone. But to those who were part of his journey, that moment was personal. […]
Re-ranking of Cardinals’ top prospects reflects the changes occurring in the organization
Our 11th annual re-ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals’ organizations reflects the changes that have occurred under Chaim Bloom – 11 of the players on the list were not in the organization a year ago. […]
Gearing up for release of Rob Rains’ 2026 prospect list with a look back at last year’s list
Rob Rains’ annual re-ranking of the top Cardinals prospects will be published on Wednesday. In advance, we take a look back at the 2025 list, and how it compare to other prospect lists. […]
Five years after Blaze Jordan wished he could die, he is enjoying life in the major leagues with the Cardinals
It’s been five years since 18-year-old Blaze Jordan was lying in a hospital bed and told doctors he wanted to go to sleep “for good.” Now he is enjoying life in the major leagues with the Cardinals. […]
How Won-Bin Cho regained his prospect status with Cardinals after worrying he was about to be released
On many nights in the last two years, Won-Bin Cho couldn’t sleep because he was worried the Cardinals were about to release him. How changing his mindset has allowed Cho to regain his prospect status. […]
Video: “Rains on the Cardinals” Podcast with Rob Rains and Mike Rains 6-25-26
To watch the podcast, click the video player below: You still have time to order your Fourth of July tee shirts or hats: To see our patriotic merch: CLICK HERE. Author stlsportspage Information combined […]
Who is the most interesting player in baseball? It might be Cardinals’ switch-pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje
He can throw a baseball at close to 100 miles per hour with either his right or left hand – but there is much more to Jurrangelo Cijntje’s story that makes the Cardinals’ prospect so interesting. […]
Memphis Redbirds are International League First Half Champs
Memphis claims International League First Half title with win over Nashville Redbirds claim first postseason berth since 2018 Triple-A Championship team To see Memphis Redbird manager Ben Johnson’s post-game interview, click the audio player below. […]
World Cup: Latino Cardinals fans excited about the World Cup; one Cardinal player has a vested interest; and localizing it all to St. Louis
By Sally Tippett Rains UPDATE: In the article below we talk about the World Cup game that was held at Kansas City Stadium, better known to the locals as Arrowhead Stadium. The game between Ecuador […]
