'Trust your instincts': Cardinals exec Chaim Bloom on trade deadline decision making

Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals president of baseball operations, addressed the media on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in New York. During the session, Bloom reflected on leading the Cardinals through his first trade deadline, describing the process as a team effort. He emphasized the importance of trusting instincts when making critical decision-making moves during the deadline period to ensure the organization's goals are met through collaborative strategic planning and execution.