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Chaim Bloom Is Already Making His Presence Felt in St. Louis

Originally posted on St. Louis Cardinals on SI
By Curt Bishop | Last updated Oct 29, 2025 4:00 PM ET

For decades, the St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball’s most consistent and successful franchises. But after three straight postseason misses, the organization needed a spark, and that spark might just be Chaim Bloom.

With Bloom taking over as President of Baseball Operations following John Mozeliak’s departure, a new era has officially begun in St. Louis. Fans had been calling for change in the front office for years, and now, with a fresh voice at the helm, there’s genuine excitement brewing around Busch Stadium.

Here are a few things that Cardinals fans are already appreciating about their new President of Baseball Operations.

Cardinals Fans Love Bloom’s Passion and Clear Vision

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When Bloom was introduced after the 2025 season, he didn’t shy away from addressing expectations. The former Red Sox executive spoke with a mix of energy and humility that immediately connected with fans.

“We’re not where we want to be, we’re not where we need to be, we’re not where our fans expect us to be and we’re not where we expect ourselves to be,” Bloom said during his introductory press conference. “Our goal is to field a team every year that can compete for this division and for a World Series title.”

That kind of honesty and accountability resonated deeply with Cardinals fans. For a fanbase that prides itself on loyalty, tradition, and winning, hearing Bloom reaffirm a commitment to championship-caliber baseball was exactly what they wanted.

He’s passionate, direct, and most importantly, aware of the expectations that come with running one of baseball’s most storied franchises.

Bloom’s Transparency Is a Breath of Fresh Air for Cardinals Nation

Since his introduction, Bloom has continued to impress fans with his openness. In multiple interviews, including a recent chat with 101 ESPN in St. Louis — he’s been candid about his offseason plans, emphasizing the need to add pitching and build sustainable success.

This kind of transparency marks a clear shift from the Mozeliak era, which many fans felt had become stagnant. Bloom’s willingness to share his thought process has made Cardinals fans feel included and optimistic about the team’s direction.

It’s early, but Bloom’s communication style and clarity of purpose have already won over large portions of the fanbase.

If Bloom can deliver on his words and restore the Cardinals’ winning tradition, 2026 could mark the start of another great era of Cardinals baseball — one fans have been eagerly waiting for.

This article first appeared on St. Louis Cardinals on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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