The St. Louis Cardinals: A Season of Déjà Vu
The 2025 MLB regular season is quickly approaching its end, with just over a month left to go. And it seems like the St. Louis Cardinals are experiencing a case of déjà vu, as their season mirrors that of 2024.
In 2024, the Cardinals were fighting to stay above the .500 mark and competing with other teams for a spot in the National League Wild Card. And now, a year later, history seems to be repeating itself.
But it’s not just on the field where the Cardinals are experiencing a sense of familiarity. Off the field, the team is preparing for a change in leadership as they get ready to switch presidents of baseball operations.
John Mozeliak, the current president, has been busy trading away veteran players to set up his successor, Chaim Bloom, with future assets. And with Bloom taking over after the 2025 season, there’s no telling if this trend will continue.
As the Cardinals enter the final stretch of the season, all eyes will be on them to see if they can break the cycle and secure a spot in the playoffs. But one thing is for sure, the team is in for a season of déjà vu.
The St. Louis Cardinals: A Season of Change and Rebuilding
The 2025 MLB regular season is quickly coming to a close, with just over a month left until it’s over. For the St. Louis Cardinals, it seems to be a season similar to what was seen from them in 2024.
In 2024, the Cardinals were once again struggling to stay above the .500 mark and fighting for a spot in the National League Wild Card. Now, a year later, the team is preparing for a change in leadership as they switch presidents of baseball operations.
Under the guidance of John Mozeliak, the Cardinals have already made significant changes. Mozeliak has been busy trading away veteran players to acquire future assets for the team. And with the new president, Chaim Bloom, set to take over after the 2025 season, it’s likely that this trend will continue.
During the trade deadline, St. Louis was able to part ways with multiple pitchers, including Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton, who are now playing for other teams. There were also rumors that Sonny Gray, the Cardinals’ starting pitcher, could be involved in a trade. However, Gray exercised his no-trade clause, which is linked to his contract that keeps him with the Cardinals until 2026.
According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, there is still a possibility that Gray could be traded after this season. In an article published on Wednesday, Rosenthal wrote, “He (Sonny Gray) said he wants one more crack at winning, one more chance to pitch in the postseason… ‘I do want those moments more,’ Gray said. ‘It’s just more fun to me.'”
If Gray remains with the Cardinals, it’s uncertain if he will have another opportunity to pitch in the postseason. With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations next season, the team is expected to continue its rebuilding process. It’s been three years since the Cardinals have played in October, and with Bloom at the helm, they are determined to change that.
