Chaim Bloom Assumes Cardinals Leadership, Retains Manager Oli Marmol

Chaim Bloom has taken over as the St. Louis Cardinals' president of baseball operations, aiming to return the team to postseason success by adhering to the organization's traditional model of developing talent internally. Despite the Cardinals finishing 78-84 and missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season, Bloom emphasized the importance of excelling in acquiring and developing baseball talent at all levels. He confirmed that manager Oli Marmol will remain at the helm for the 2026 season, highlighting a desire for continuity within the coaching staff while acknowledging some decisions are still pending. Bloom, who has a background with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, acknowledged the team is not meeting expectations but is committed to competing for division titles and World Series championships annually. He stressed that while the Cardinals' historic legacy includes 11 World Series titles, the organization must remain agile and focused to keep pace in the competitive MLB landscape. Bloom's approach combines respect for the franchise's roots with a push for elite talent development to reclaim October baseball.