Podcast appearances and mentions of Chaim Bloom

In another short show tonight, due to Thursday Night Football, Matt Pauley discusses what Chaim Bloom's first Winter Meetings as Cardinals President of Baseball Operations could look like, a few days before Matt heads to Orlando!

Chaim Bloom breaks down the Sonny Gray trade to Boston and explains the Cardinals' focus on building a young, sustainable core. He details the additions of Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, their scouting profiles, and how the organization views their development paths. Bloom also discusses ownership's willingness to subsidize contracts when it brings back key talent, the expected surge in league activity after Thanksgiving, and the importance of staying aggressive in industry conversations. He closes with insight into the ongoing growth of the Cardinals' pro acquisition team and long-term roster strategy.

This full episode covers a packed slate across college football, basketball, and baseball. We open with national college football storylines, then Bernie Miklasz breaks down SEC coaching chaos, Lane Kiffin's situation, the Iron Bowl, playoff debates, and Cardinals trade rumors. Josh Schertz reflects on the Stanford buzzer beater loss, recent SLU highs and lows, team mental toughness, and a preview of Loyola Marymount along with SLU men's soccer playoff expectations. Brett Norsworthy analyzes Lane Kiffin's potential move to LSU, new coach hires around the country, and what it means for Ole Miss. Chaim Bloom closes the show by detailing the Sonny Gray trade to Boston, the additions of Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke, and the Cardinals' long-term strategy heading into winter meetings.

Joey Copponi and Scott Neville break down the latest Red Sox rumors and reports, including the trade that sent Sonny Gray to Boston, and whether this is the first step in Chaim Bloom's revenge tour. All that and more on this week's episode of ITM.Find ITM wherever you listen to podcasts, and across social media @itm_podFind all our links here - linktr.ee/ITMPod

We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Two years after the Cardinals signed Sonny Gray as a free agent to headline their pitching, pitching, pitching offseason, the veteran right-handed waived his no-trade clause and renogiated his deal to allow a trade to Boston and underscore the Cardinals' new direction. Pivoting, pivoting, pivoting. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, baseball writer Derrick Goold and editor Nathan Mills discuss the fallout from the Sonny Gray trade. They explore the next group of Cardinals likely to be traded with Mills giving a rundown of the left-handed batters and one left-handed pitcher that are generating interest from other teams and what players would be wisest to trade. The $20 million sent with Gray to the Red Sox in exchanage for two young talents, starters Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts, is a sign of what the Cardinals are willing to pay for younger, cost-controlled talent. So what does that say about the Cardinals' willingness to cover millions of Nolan Arenado's contract to spur a trade of another All-Star? The discussion arrives at a juncture for the Cardinals. For years, the club and its fans have been defined by an urgency about what the game today or the move today did to help them win the next World Series. Now, the question seems to have shifted to what the move did today to help them win their next World Series -- in the future, whenever that is. During his press conference following the Gray trade, Chaim Bloom said the urgency fans expect and the long-term view the Cardinals have adopted can coexist, and he added that he welcomes the pressure such urgency puts on their daily decisions, even if the goal is in the distance. Plus! Questions from chatters and a Thanksgiving thank you to the community of BPIB listerns who have made the podast possible going back to its earliest days of recording in a attic. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

(00:00-30:38) A presentation for the ages today. Jeremy Rutherford, Matt Adams, and Gary Pinkel joining us today. Black Friday sale on the TMASTL Shop. I was smirking at the gif. Martin's take on the Sonny Gray to Boston move. Necessary, but not exciting. Audio of Chaim Bloom talking about the deal and appreciating what Gray did here. More Chaim Bloom audio talking about how the deal came about and what other moves the team may explore. People seem to like Chaim's voice. Bear Cups. Is Skanksgiving overrated?(30:46-58:10) An homage to Tim's accident. Board of Curators meeting today at the University of Missouri. Is there a Drinkwitz extension coming? Dueling sources. Do you call it Red Stick? Is Martin reporting on the 2Fox that Drink is staying? They're not happy with Tim in Louisiana. Oh great, another pasty white.(58:20-1:12:43) Bette Midler. Wind is the theme. Doug doesn't see the wind. Doug wouldn't mind being on 30A right now. Audio of Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory talking about the possibility of Wilson Contreras being moved. Martin says 35% Contreras gets traded. You might be able to look as cute as Tim.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX, the talk of the town is Sonny Gray being dealt to the Boston Red Sox. It's the first major move of the Chaim Bloom era, and what do we think about it? Chris Cotillo, Red Sox beat writer, joins to discuss the Sonny Gray trade from the Red Sox perspective. We also have our weekly Blues conversation with Amy Marxkors. In hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Corey Miller, Sports Anchor/ Reporter for KSDK, joins the show to discuss the Cardinals dealing Sonny Gray to the Red Sox, and the return they got. We also hear audio from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, to discuss the trade from his point of view.

The Red Sox make a splash with their first major move of the offseason. Sonny Gray, multi-time Cy Young nominated pitcher, will be joining the 2026 Red Sox. In return, the Red Sox have sent Richard Fitts and Brandon Clark to the Cardinals, along with absorbing half of Sonny Gray's remaining salary. To think, even after all this time, Chaim Bloom is still helping the Red Sox. Tyler, MiLB expert of @RedBirdFarmHand joins us. A Cardinals fan. A Cardinals PROSPECTS fan. And you know what? He likes the trade. Maybe Craig Breslow is cooking after all. Linktree NASP Instagram NASP Twitter Ian's Twitter Jack's Twitter Tyler's Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Katie Woo discusses what Chaim Bloom accomplished with the Sonny Gray trade and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down Tuesday's news of the Cardinals trading Sonny Gray and cash to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke.How much money did the Cardinals send in the deal to not pitch for their team in 2026?And does this move make sense in the bigger context of what the Cardinals were aiming to accomplish this off-season? In a lot of ways, Chaim Bloom and Bill DeWitt Jr. deserve some real credit for how this one went down.

Cardinals President of Baseball operations Chaim Bloom speaks to the media about the Sonny Gray trade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hour opens with a full breakdown of the college football playoff race, including where Mizzou and Illinois stand and which teams are positioned to move up. Tom Ackerman then talks with Bernie Miklasz about the Blues win and goaltending concerns, changing views on Ollie Marmol and the direction of the Cardinals. Josh Schertz follows with insight on SLU's 5-0 start, the 91-60 win over Purdue Fort Wayne and the upcoming test against Santa Clara. Chaim Bloom closes the hour with details on the Cardinals non tenders, the additions of Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Cooper Hjerpe and Brycen Mautz to the 40 man roster and the plan heading into the MLB winter meetings.

Chaim Bloom breaks down the Cardinals non tenders and the additions of Leonardo Bernal, Joshua Baez, Cooper Hjerpe and Brycen Mautz to the 40 man roster. He explains the challenge of protecting prospects before the Rule 5 draft and looks ahead to the MLB winter meetings with updates on free agency and trade plans.

Matt Pauley is back for Sports Open Line! He kicks off the show by discussing Chaim Bloom being seemingly active at the GM Meetings, and then we are joined by Earl Austin Jr, radio analyst for Billikens basketball, as the team is off to a 4-0 start. Then, Brian Walton joins the show, and he is the owner of TheCardinalNation.com, where he focuses on the Cardinals minor league system. They talk about key Cardinals prospects and their timelines, where the farm system ranks among MLB, and who needs to be protected this offseason. In the second hour of the show tonight, Matt Pauley discusses the Blues reaching a point where they need to start winning immediately. To dive deeper into the Blues struggles, we are joined by Mike Meyer, who covers the Blues for STL Sports Central. Plus, we hear from Blues head coach Jim Montgomery after they have lost two in a row.

Matt Pauley is back for Sports Open Line! He kicks off the show by discussing Chaim Bloom being seemingly active at the GM Meetings, and then we are joined by Earl Austin Jr, radio analyst for Billikens basketball, as the team is off to a 4-0 start. Then, Brian Walton joins the show, and he is the owner of TheCardinalNation.com, where he focuses on the Cardinals minor league system. They talk about key Cardinals prospects and their timelines, where the farm system ranks among MLB, and who needs to be protected this offseason.

The St. Louis Cardinals' rotation took hits in 2025, but with Chaim Bloom at the helm, it's time to get creative in free agency. Forget the mega-deals for aces like Dylan Cease— we're talking smart, affordable arms that can eat innings, stabilize the staff, and fit the Birds' rebuild-on-the-fly vibe. In this episode, we break down the bargain-bin pitchers who could be perfect fits without torching the payroll. Is Tyler Mahle the steal of the offseason? Can Zach Eflin bounce back from injury? And does a vet like Charlie Morton make sense for depth?

The show opens with College Football Playoff projections and a breakdown of the St. Louis Blues. Tom Ackerman talks with SLU head coach Josh Schertz about Billikens basketball, then Marc Schreiber joins to highlight the 20th Musial Awards. The second hour features NFL picks, followed by Tom O'Toole Jr. discussing the Normandy Golf Club redevelopment. Chaim Bloom gives insight into the Cardinals offseason strategy and pitching focus before Bernie Miklasz wraps up with thoughts on the Blues, Mizzou, and potential Cardinals trade moves.

Tom Ackerman talks to Chaim Bloom about the Cardinals approach coming out of the GM meetings in Las Vegas. Bloom outlines the focus on adding pitching through trades and free agency while balancing depth with player development. He discusses the team's need for more power, the value of stronger scouting and evaluation, and how uncertainty around the 2027 CBA shapes long term planning. Bloom emphasizes staying flexible and building a roster that positions the Cardinals for sustained success.

Hour 2 opens with NFL picks. Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals offseason approach, including pitching targets, roster depth, and long term planning from the GM meetings. Bernie Miklasz closes the hour with analysis of the Blues struggles, Eli Drinkwitz's future at Missouri, and the Cardinals trade options involving Brendan Donovan, Sonny Gray, and the potential of Kyle Leahy as a starter.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Rene Knott, lots of talk when it comes to everything St. Louis sports! We are joined by Will Leitch, of MLB.com and New York Magazine, about the Cardinals offseason, expectations when it comes to Chaim Bloom's first offseason as President of Baseball Operations, and the possibility of trading Brendan Donovan. Rene then talks with Keith Robinson, someone who grew up in St. Louis, worked on Inside the NBA, and now works as VP of Broadcast Content for the Phoenix Suns.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Rene Knott, lots of talk when it comes to everything St. Louis sports! We are joined by Will Leitch, of MLB.com and New York Magazine, about the Cardinals offseason, expectations when it comes to Chaim Bloom's first offseason as President of Baseball Operations, and the possibility of trading Brendan Donovan. Rene then talks with Keith Robinson, someone who grew up in St. Louis, worked on Inside the NBA, and now works as VP of Broadcast Content for the Phoenix Suns. On the second hour of the show, Rene Knott discusses the Cardinals path to becoming a championship level team once again. A little City SC and Blues talk, followed by a conversation with Howard Richards, who is a part of the Mizzou football radio broadcast.

Contrary to what everyone thought at the beginning of the year, the Bruins look legit and they showed it with a seven game winning streak. Nikita Zadorov is becoming a fan favorite and the perfect Bruin after last night's win over Toronto. Then, Bridgette Proulx of The Skate Pod joins the show to further the conversation and looks towards more rotation between Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo as a factor in the B's success. And, its time for fans to root for Chaim Bloom in his new role with the Cardinals since his he had a bad hand dealt during his time with the Red Sox.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Chaim Bloom is back as a chief decision-maker after his stint with the Red Sox, replacing John Mozeliak as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations. Bradfo caught up with Bloom to discuss his perspective on how baseball might have changed over the past few seasons, and to reflect on drafting budding star Roman Anthony. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-18:31) Brody Hermann in studio and it's an honor and privilege to be here. Is there a Brody/Larry rivalry? Brody's Blues take. Snoozer on Monday Night Football. What does Brody think Chaim Bloom is gonna do? Just firing off sports takes. Doug likes a good Maury Wills reference. Fernando Valenzuela taking shrapnel. Don't yell at Doug. The energy is admirable.(18:39-43:47) Oh you're dancing real close. Revisiting Cayden Green's comments about Texas A&M having an idea of what was coming. Audio of Mike Elko's thoughts on the situation. The LSU/Brian Kelly buyout situation is getting interesting. LSU looking to say the firing was 'for cause.' Is Louisiana different than the rest of the south? A Cajun Pee Wee Herman.(43:57-1:06:35) It's just love. College Gameday heading to Pitt for Pitt vs. Notre Dame on Saturday for the first time in two decades. Audio of Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi talking about willing to lose by 100 because it's not an ACC game. Doug has no plans to go to Lubbock. Audio of Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire taking some shots at Notre Dame for not joining a conference. Is Rudy the biggest circle J movies of all time? Peddling fake time zone knowledge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- The Gauntlet- Are we underestimating Chaim Bloom's offseason approach?- Were the Bills ever as good as we thought they were?- What would an unintended one-off season mean for the Blues re-whatever?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cardinals offseason begins and it's time to check in on Chaim Bloom's to-do list. What will the roster look like in 2026 and what kind of moves do they need to make? Which veterans will they need to trade, and which young bats will they need to move on from before next season? We're breaking down everything the Cardinals need to do to have a successful offseason.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to break down the latest in college football and the St. Louis Cardinals offseason. Bernie reacts to the College Football Playoff outlook and the Heisman race, highlighting standout performances from Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State's Julian Sayin. They dive into Missouri's rough game against Texas A and M, what went wrong on both sides of the ball, and how the Tigers have stacked up against ranked SEC opponents. Bernie also looks at Eli Drinkwitz's future and where the program stands. The conversation wraps with insight into Chaim Bloom's approach at the GM meetings, the Cardinals urgent need for pitching, and how analytics could shape their roster strategy this winter.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to lay out the Cardinals offseason approach, with a clear focus on adding controllable starting pitching through trades and free agency. Bloom gives updates on Winter Warm Up planning and celebrates recent award winners Masyn winn with a Gold Glove and Alec Burleson with a Silver Slugger. He provides injury updates on Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera, and Brendan Donovan, and explains upcoming roster decisions, including Rule 5 protection and arbitration deadlines. Bloom also touches on front office additions such as Jacob Buffa and Joe Douglas as the Cardinals prepare for GM meetings in Las Vegas.

Chaim Bloom made his first moves as Cardinals POBO, letting go Michael Siani, Roddery Munoz, and others. What's next for him at the non-tender deadline and what trades could he make starting at the GM Meetings? We also break down the Cardinals award winners Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson and where they could fit into the team's plans longterm.

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  OK, every week is a little bit of a stretch, but after a month away Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) finally get back to business.  The guys talk about some takeaways from the Chaim Bloom press conference, how exciting and interesting the 2025 playoffs were, and what they'd like to see from Bloom as the offseason trade and free agent market opens.  Good to be back, come give it a listen!

Ed Glotzbach previewed the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive, sharing ticket info, course updates, and the event's support of the Evans Scholars Foundation. Chaim Bloom detailed the Cardinals offseason plan, with pitching upgrades and player development as top priorities. Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz closed the hour with a look at the latest college football rankings, highlighting the SEC's strength and the key tests ahead for teams like Ohio State and Indiana.

Tom Ackerman opened the show with a breakdown of the Dodgers 5 to 4 Game 7 win over the Blue Jays to capture the World Series, highlighted by Miguel Rojas tying the game in the 9th and a Will Smith RBI in the 11th. He also shared early College Football Playoff projections, with Ohio State at number 1 and Indiana at number 2. SLU head coach Josh Schertz joined the show to preview the Billikens season ahead of their opener against Southeast Missouri State, noting the team's versatility and depth. Ackerman wrapped the hour with the Blues dropping their seventh straight. Hour 2 featured Ed Glotzbach, who previewed the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive, including ticket details, course enhancements, and support for the Evans Scholars Foundation. Chaim Bloom laid out the Cardinals offseason plan, with pitching upgrades and player development as top priorities. Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz closed the hour with reaction to the latest college football rankings, highlighting the SEC's strength and key tests ahead for programs like Ohio State and Indiana.

Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz broke down the latest college football rankings, noting the SEC's strength and key tests ahead for Ohio State and Indiana. They also discussed the St. Louis Cardinals offseason and praised Chaim Bloom's early approach to upgrading pitching and strengthening player development. The Dodgers were highlighted as a model for sustainable roster success.

Chaim Bloom joined Sports on a Sunday Morning to outline the St. Louis Cardinals offseason blueprint, with a clear priority to upgrade pitching in both the starting rotation and bullpen through trades and free agency. Bloom highlighted new additions to the Cardinals front office, including Joe Douglas as Director of Pro Acquisition and Jacob Buffa as Senior Director of International Scouting, while confirming Randy Flores will continue leading the MLB Draft. Bloom said the coaching staff will undergo updates, but fans should expect many familiar faces, with roles still being finalized. He emphasized a long term organizational philosophy. As the Cardinals prepare for the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Bloom said the team is ready to make tough decisions to improve the roster and promised transparency with fans as they reshape the club for 2026 and beyond.

In a shortened edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX, we begin by discussing Katie Woo's article on The Athletic discussing position changes in the front office made by Chaim Bloom. We also hear audio cuts from Blues head coach Jim Montgomery ahead of tonight's matchup against Vancouver.

The 18-Inning Epic Game 3Game 3 clocked in at 6 hours and 39 minutes19 pitchers used between both teamscatcher taking the mound.Just hours after that exhausting game, Shohei Ohtani took the mound again in game 4 — still serving as DH — “If you told anyone 15 years ago that a player would pull that off, no one would believe you.”Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch two-run homer off Ohtani flipped the series energy. - Mat calls Guerrero's home run potentially “one of the top three or four in Blue Jays history” if they go on to win the Series.Bo Bichette continued to shine, proving the Jays' depth and resilience.Their goal: Bring the series back to Canada.

Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat joins the crew to preview the Cardinals' offseason. As the World Series comes to a close, it's time to look towards the future and which players the Cardinals will try to trade this offseason, coaching and front office changes, and Chaim Bloom's first offseason as the Cardinals' POBO.

Tom Ackerman breaks down college football with Indiana at the top of the national conversation with a top three offense and defense and Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia in the playoff mix. He discusses Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula and how his injury affects the Nittany Lions. He previews Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles with Max Scherzer starting for Toronto against the Dodgers and gives a Cardinals perspective on the series. He also looks at Chiefs vs Commanders in the NFL before closing with Cardinals player development under Chaim Bloom and how it compares to the rosters that produced the 2006 and 2011 championship teams.

The show opens with top national and local headlines including heavy rain in the area, the World Series shifting to Los Angeles tied 1–1, Mizzou's postseason hopes affected by quarterback injury news, the president authorizing action against drug boats near Venezuela and the Boeing strike continuing after union workers rejected the contract. The Buck Dont Give a ____ segment follows with a discussion on the political shift among Black voters and the rise of conservative social media voices like Its Life Who Cares, along with criticism of Biden's economy and Democratic messaging. Hans von Spakovsky later details U.S. military action off Venezuela, China's fentanyl role and CIA involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop letter. Rep. Ben Keathley breaks down Rockwood Prop S and the concern over off-year school tax elections and taxpayer protections. Jenny Beth Martin argues Republicans should use the shutdown standoff to restructure government spending. Ryan Schmelz reports on shutdown fallout for military families, TSA workers and SNAP recipients. Tom Ackerman covers Indiana's emergence in college football, Beau Pribula's injury, Game 3 of the World Series and the Cardinals development track under Chaim Bloom. Bryan Pieschel closes the show with the mission of Dogs for Our Brave, their new Crestwood facility and the upcoming Sip and Saver event on November 9.

The Cardinals offseason begins soon, so what are some things we want them to do? Should the Cardinals give up on the rebuild process and spend big on free agents? Should the Cardinals trade or extend Brendan Donovan? We're breaking down a few wishes we have for Chaim Bloom's new regime in the coming months.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins Matt Pauley talking about coaching and injuries.

KMOX Host Kevin Wheeler joins Matt Pauley to talk about the World Series. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about coaching and injuries.

This week, Pete joined Ron and the Gateway Sports crew for a no-spin, big-picture look at the Cardinals’ decline — and what it’ll take to fix it. Not just 2025, but the multi-year slide of what was once one of baseball’s model franchises. From ownership priorities to player development to the culture around the team, this isn’t your typical postmortem — it’s a candid, long-form conversation about how the Cardinals got here and what it’s going to take to climb back. Derek King, Rodney Knuppel, and Don Glenn, each bring their own sharp takes and deep frustrations to the table. Topics include: The slow erosion since 2015 — and whether the Goldschmidt/Pujols years just masked the problem How much blame falls on ownership’s focus outside baseball Chaim Bloom’s timeline for showing results Oli Marmol’s uncertain future Roster direction and the lessons of holding on too long The meaning (and limits) of “The Cardinal Way” in 2025 and beyond It’s an honest, unfiltered look at where the franchise stands — and whether the next decade can bring the Cardinals back to their standard of sustained success.

(00:00-18:00) Doug and Martin took the elevator together this morning. Doug hasn't been watching baseball like he should. Jackson attended the Ladue Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony last night. Lotta poor people? Hell of an interview with David Freese yesterday. Fry bar at Tim's house tomorrow for college football Saturday. Cole Cubelic is a ball knower. Cougar Bachelor. Flacco and Rodgers dueling on TNF. Scherzer was a banty rooster last night.(18:09-36:50) Still trying to figure out if this is Tanner. Some audio clips from Chaim Bloom on with BK & Ferrario yesterday. Bloom talking about adding to the rotation this offseason. Yadier Molina announcing he's open for business. Chaim Bloom talking about Yadi's interest. Likelihood of Albert and Yadi working together. Expired tags.(37:00-58:06) Happy 53rd birthday, Marshall Mathers. Why do you hate our Chiefs? Why was Akon born in St. Louis? Jackson doesn't have the build for a cigar. College corner. SEC Pick Em. Audio of Brandon Walker picking Auburn over Mizzou. Previewing a little Mizzou Auburn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cleveland Browns are going with Dillon Garbiel in London! Not Shedeur Sanders. Not Joe Flacco. So much noise around this team. It's ridiculous! It is always a mess with this team! (16:00) The Colorado Rockies have fired its GM. One of the worst seasons of all time. Bill Schmidt has been there since 1999, GM since 2021. Three straight 100-game losing seasons. 119 losses this year. Terrible farm system. (25:30) Bruce Bochy will not be the Giants manger. Not happening said Buster Posey. (30:20) What is going on with the Cardinals? What happened to the winning? Chaim Bloom is trying to change it. (37:00) Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion… by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Excuse me? (44:00) The Big Ten is about to get into bed with private equity. A $2 billion plan? What does that mean for the future of that conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Browns are going with Dillon Garbiel in London! Not Shedeur Sanders. Not Joe Flacco. So much noise around this team. It's ridiculous! It is always a mess with this team! (16:00) The Colorado Rockies have fired its GM. One of the worst seasons of all time. Bill Schmidt has been there since 1999, GM since 2021. Three straight 100-game losing seasons. 119 losses this year. Terrible farm system. (25:30) Bruce Bochy will not be the Giants manger. Not happening said Buster Posey. (30:20) What is going on with the Cardinals? What happened to the winning? Chaim Bloom is trying to change it. (37:00) Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion… by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Excuse me? (44:00) The Big Ten is about to get into bed with private equity. A $2 billion plan? What does that mean for the future of that conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices