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Cardinals Install Chaim Bloom as President of Baseball Operations

Mozeliak's exit after a 30-year run ushers in an offseason retool built on development, veteran deals, payroll discipline.

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Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol walks back to the dugout after a pitching change against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The team officially announced Bloom's appointment on Tuesday as the MLB postseason opened, confirming Mozeliak's departure from the top baseball role.
  • Mozeliak held a final press conference Monday, citing the need for a "fresh voice" after back-to-back missed postseasons and reflecting on a tenure that included the 2011 World Series.
  • St. Louis finished 78-84 and missed the playoffs by five games, setting the stage for a multi-year reset under new leadership.
  • Reporting projects an active trade market for established players, with Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray identified as potential moves and Willson Contreras, Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan also mentioned as candidates.
  • Organizational messaging emphasizes player development, international scouting, and analytics, with Bloom and GM Michael Girsch guiding operations and no major trades announced yet.