B.J. Rains is the Sports Multimedia Producer and also serves as a general assignment Sports reporter for the Globe-Democrat. He previously worked for MLB.com as an associate reporter covering the St. Louis Cardinals. He also has covered University of Kansas athletics for the Associated Press, the Lawrence Journal-World and the University Daily Kansan.
Recent Stories
Cardinals' choice of walk-up music is a personal statement
Players have variety of reasons for picking particular songs
Sitting in the dugout a few weeks ago as Skip Schumaker walked to the plate, pitcher Adam Wainwright decided he had heard enough of the second baseman’s walk-up music.
Lohse's injury could clear way for third rookie to join rotation
Cardinals won't make decision on Lohse's status until after Monday's medical tests
A day after losing his second starting pitcher in as many days to injury, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said the club hasn’t made any decisions on its starting rotation for the upcoming week.
Brad Penny placed on disabled list but stay is not expected to be long
Cardinals get good news on injured right-hander
Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst, the Cardinals received good news Saturday morning on pitcher Brad Penny when an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain of his right lat.
P.J. Walters excited to be back in Major Leagues with Cardinals
Right-hander had allowed one earned run in 18 2/3 innings before callup
Pitcher P.J. Walters was watching from the dugout as his Memphis Redbirds teammates played Sacramento Friday night when he was approached by Memphis manager Chris Maloney and told to pack for a trip to St. Louis.
La Russa returns Pujols to third spot in batting order, Holliday fourth
Cardinals went 4-1 with lineup switch but Holliday returned to cleanup spot Saturday
Albert Pujols was back in his familiar third spot in the lineup Saturday and Matt Holliday was back in the fourth spot to protect him.
Brad Penny forced to leave start with injury to his right side
MRI scheduled for Saturday to help determine severity of the injury
Manager Tony La Russa was upset after the Cardinals’ 9-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night, apparently because pitcher Brad Penny didn’t report pain in his right side after his last start in Cincinnati.
Cardinals call up P.J. Walters from Memphis, will join team Saturday
Needing bullpen help following the early exit of pitcher Brad Penny Friday night, the Cardinals have called up pitcher P.J. Walters from Triple A Memphis.
Blake Hawksworth not expected to pitch for Cardinals this weekend
Pitcher Blake Hawksworth is not expected to be available for this weekend's series against the Angels, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Friday.
Ryan growing out mustache in newest attempt to end slump
Shortstop goes 1-for-3 in Cardinals' win over Marlins
Looking for anything to turn around his disappointing start to the season at the plate, shortstop Brendan Ryan is turning to what worked for him a year ago. Brace yourself: the mustache is on its way back.
Ex-Cardinal Joel Pineiro returns to start Friday night's game for Angels
Ex-cardinal has been pitching well for his new club
The Cardinals will see former teammate Joel Pineiro on Friday night, when he will be back in St. Louis to start for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Busch Stadium. "We hope he has a bad day," says manager Tony La Russa.
