The St. Louis Cardinals’ 2025 Season: A Disappointing Transition Year
The 2025 season for the St. Louis Cardinals has been a disappointment, to say the least. Despite high hopes and expectations, the team has struggled to find its footing and make a mark in the league. This was always expected to be a transition year, with changes in leadership as John Mozeliak stepped down as president of baseball operations and Chaim Bloom took over at the end of the season.
As the season nears its end, the Cardinals find themselves with a lackluster record of 64-66. They are a staggering 17 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and 5.5 games behind the third and final wild card spot. It’s safe to say that the Cardinals’ playoff hopes are dwindling with each passing game.
The transition of leadership has undoubtedly played a role in the team’s struggles this season. With new strategies and approaches being implemented, it takes time for players to adjust and for the team to find its rhythm. However, the Cardinals have also faced numerous injuries and setbacks, making it difficult for them to gain any momentum.
Despite the challenges, the Cardinals have shown glimpses of their potential throughout the season. Young players like Dylan Carlson and Nolan Gorman have shown promise for the future, and veteran players like Yadier Molina and Paul Goldschmidt continue to be reliable leaders on the team.
As the season winds down, the Cardinals will need to regroup and focus on finishing strong. While a playoff spot may be out of reach this year, the team can use the remainder of the season to build towards a better future. With a new leader at the helm and a talented roster, the Cardinals have the potential to bounce back and make a comeback in the 2026 season.
The 2025 Season for the St. Louis Cardinals: A Disappointing Transition Year
The 2025 season for the St. Louis Cardinals has been a lost one. Despite not completely unloading their talent at the trade deadline, the team did say goodbye to some of their expiring players. However, with John Mozeliak stepping down as president of baseball operations and Chaim Bloom taking over at the end of the season, it was always going to be a transition year.
But as Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports, the Cardinals have experienced the negative effects of this transition year, not on the field, but in the stands. With a week left in August, the Cardinals sit at 64-66, 17 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and 5.5 games back from the third and final wild card spot.
Nolan Arenado Injured, Ryan Helsley Traded, and Lack of Exciting Young Talent
Unfortunately, the Cardinals have faced several challenges this season. Star player Nolan Arenado has been dealing with an injury, pitcher Ryan Helsley was traded, and there hasn’t been much exciting young talent called up to the Majors. These factors have contributed to a lackluster environment that has not attracted many fans to attend the Cardinals’ home games.
“Meanwhile, in St. Louis,” Nightengale writes, “the Cardinals are averaging 28,828 fans a game, the lowest for a full season since 1984.”
St. Louis Losing Its Appeal
St. Louis used to be a highly sought-after destination for baseball fans, but that is not the case anymore. In 2022, the team saw the return of legendary player Albert Pujols as he hit his 700th home run. However, in the years since then, the team has not been the same. This season, with Mozeliak stepping down in a transition year, there wasn’t much momentum for the Cardinals to make any major decisions before Bloom took over.
Low Attendance Numbers Reflect Disappointing Season
Under the leadership of Oli Marmol, the team was competitive in the first part of the year. However, a rough July and August have left the team out of the division hunt and in a tough position to make the postseason as a wild-card team. With the team transitioning from one front office executive to another and a lack of exciting prospects coming up, it’s not surprising that attendance numbers have been low.
What is surprising is that these low attendance numbers are something St. Louis hasn’t seen in over 40 years. It’s been a disappointing season for the Cardinals, and their lower attendance totals further indicate that the team hasn’t been at its best.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The Cardinals will regroup under Bloom’s leadership in 2026 as they aim to bounce back from a rough 2025 season on the field and in the stands.
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