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Chaim Bloom and company are not expected to shop at the top of the free-agent market this offseason. But Bloom is bound to beckon a bargain-basement, battle-tested big-leaguer to bolster the beleaguered bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Chaim Bloom Raises Eyebrows About Jesus Baez's Future With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are loaded in the infield right now, for the most part, and should get even better in the near future. Alec Burleson is one of the best first basemen in the National League, despite going under the radar in 2026.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Chaim Bloom Gives Cardinals' Fans Reality Check on Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have not won a World Series title since 2011 and have not been to the World Series since 2013. However, they are making a lot of progress and will soon be on the right track.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Viva El Birdos / October 18

Is spending money even a “shortcut” for the Cardinals?

After committing to the rebuild that was staring them in the face for a few seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals kicked off the transition with a solid 2026 campaign.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Knows St. Louis Has a Long Way to Go

The St. Louis Cardinals took a step in the right direction in 2026, but there is a lot of work still left to do if the organization wants to reach the level that the Milwaukee Brewers currently are at.

Athletics News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Ranking 10 Best Free-Agent Fits for the St. Louis Cardinals

While the St. Louis Cardinals certainly aren't expected to go out and make some sort of massive splash in free agency this winter, it would be a shock if a few pieces didn't join the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 11

Which position of need do the Cardinals need to fill first?

Chaim Bloom has gotten ahead of the offseason speculation season and all but told the fans that the upcoming offseason will be more of the same for the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

Ranking the St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 Offseason Priorities

It's certainly going to be an interesting offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Last offseason, the focus of the offseason was trading veterans away to restock the farm system.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 3

Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You Think

In Chaim Bloom’s end-of-season press conference, he was firm on his stance that the Cardinals would not take any shortcuts in building a team that could contend for division titles and World Series championships.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Chaim Bloom's Take on Ivan Herrera Catching is a Little Off Base

The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2026 season 77-85 and checked a lot of boxes in year one of their rebuild. One thing that they were hoping to see was whether Ivan Herrera could profile as an everyday catcher.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

What a Successful Cardinals Offseason Actually Looks Like

The St. Louis Cardinals are set for another crucial offseason under Chaim Bloom as they continue their rebuild and look towards the future. Despite a 77-85 finish to the season, the Cardinals still had a lot of successes in 2026 and have laid the foundation for their next great team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 28

What to Expect From Cardinals' Offseason, Straight From Chaim Bloom

The 2026 season is over for the St. Louis Cardinals and on Monday, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom spoke to the media about a wide range of topics, including the future he envisions for this franchise.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

Chaim Bloom Flexing Muscles After Former Cardinals Flop With New Teams

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the league’s most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sent away three veterans in return for a handful of exciting prospects.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return

In the midst of a surprising campaign that has seen the club teeter around the .500 mark, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the trade deadline prepared to capitalize on a seller’s market.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 10

Where Joshua Báez, Quinn Mathews Stand With Cardinals, Straight From Chaim Bloom

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few pieces down in Triple-A right now who could make the club better right now with a promotion. One of them, Cardinals fans have already seen this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 8

What Were The Cardinals Thinking With Questionable Last-Minute Trade?

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom made the smart decision to sell at the trade deadline despite the team's surprising success this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 8

Chaim Bloom Has Done Wonders With Bolstering Cardinals' Farm System

The St. Louis Cardinals have completely defied expectations this season, despite fielding an entirely different-looking team than last season. The Cardinals began leaning into a full-scale rebuild last season before the trade deadline, dealing Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton and Steven Matz.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 3

Where Cardinals Stand Just Hours Before MLB Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have a massive day ahead. The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is here. Rumors have been swirling for months and we will finally see what Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals' front office is planning.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 3

The One Deadline Move the Cardinals Should Be Prioritizing

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to make any trades with the day of the deadline now here. However, their lack of trades should not be mistaken for a lack of effort.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 30

Cardinals Flamethrower is Running Out of Time in St. Louis

While St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom hasn't come out and said the club is going to be selling off pieces before the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 30

John Mozeliak's Latest Trade Proves Cardinals are in Better Place with Chaim Bloom

The St. Louis Cardinals made sweeping changes last offseason under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who took over for John Mozeliak after 18 years.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 30

2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More

The 2026 MLB Draft has concluded, and the signing deadline has passed. The chapter has officially closed on this cycle. Of course, I didn’t feel like leaving out the rest of the crew in our draft coverage.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3

Bloom: Cardinals Still Seeking Outfield Addition

The Cardinals’ offseason has primarily focused on subtracting veterans from the big league roster as the club embarks on a rebuild, but with yesterday’s Brendan Donovan trade now complete, most of the heavy lifting on the sell side of things has been complete.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / November 29

Chaim Bloom Has To Clean Up Someone Else’s Mess Again

The St. Louis Cardinals once again find themselves in a state of limbo. They’re three years removed from the postseason and still don’t seem any stronger of a contender than they’ve been in recent seasons.