Rob Rains

Intentional Walk: An Inside Look at the Faith That Drives the St. Louis Cardinals

by Rob Rains

An inside look at the faith that guides the all-stars.

The St. Louis Cardinals have long been one of the most successful franchises in the major leagues. They have won 11 World Series titles and some of the most...

Center Field on Fire: An Umpire's Life with Pine tar Bats, Spitballs, and Corked Personalities

by Rob Rains, Dave Phillips & Bob Costas

Former MLB umpire Dave Phillips was at the center of some of baseball's most unforgettable moments—Comiskey's infamous Disco Demolition Night, Gaylord Perry's spitball ejection, Albert Belle's confiscated...

Baseball Samurais

by Rob Rains

How an Asian batting champ became American baseball's newest star!

Meet baseball's rookie sensation Ichiro Suzuki...from the top spot in Japan to the Seattle Mariners' right field.

Seven-time batting champion...

Mark McGwire

by Rob Rains

The powerhouse player who's revolutionizing the game...

In 1998, Mark McGwire made baseball history by breaking the legendary 61-home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961. Not only did the outstanding Cardinals...

The Cardinals Fan's Little Book of Wisdom: 101 Truths...Learned the Hard Way

by Rob Rains

This little paperback offers insight, wisdom, and humor tailored especially for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Wild Cards: The St. Louis Cardinals' Stunning 2011 Championship Season

by Rob Rains

The complete story of the Cardinals’ unexpected run to the 2011 World Series title is captured in this action-packed commemorative volume. Profiles of the team’s stars, complete recaps of every postseason...

Choice Not Chance: Rules for Building a Fierce Competitor

by Rob Rains, Joanne McCallie & Mike Krzyzewski

Foreword by Mike Krzyzewski, Duke’s Men Basketball Coach

A celebrated coach reveals the secrets to building a fierce competitor

At age 26, Joanne P. McCallie, a.k.a. Coach P, began her career at Maine, where...