In Bernard Malamud’s novel, “The Natural,” the central character, Roy Hobbs, wears baseball uniform No. 45. In the movie version, though, his number is 9. The decision to switch from No. 45 to No. 9 was made by Robert Redford, the actor who portrayed Hobbs in the 1984 film. Redford did it to honor his favorite ballplayer, Ted Williams, who wore No. 9 for the Red Sox. “When I … [Read more...] about How baseball played a part in the life of Robert Redford
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Chaim Bloom has already upset Cardinals fans with first major decision
Chaim Bloom has announced his decision on manager Oli Marmol after taking over the St. Louis Cardinals front office from John Mozeliak. … [Read more...] about Chaim Bloom has already upset Cardinals fans with first major decision
Chaim Bloom puts to bed Cardinals fans’ greatest concern as they embark on rebuild
The St. Louis Cardinals have a new president of baseball operations in Chaim Bloom, and he put to bed the question that many fans had about whether or not ownership would reinvest in the club going forward. … [Read more...] about Chaim Bloom puts to bed Cardinals fans’ greatest concern as they embark on rebuild
3 NL Central teams in the postseason rubs salt in the wound of Cardinals’ rebuild
The Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Cincinnati Reds all made the 2025 MLB postseason, putting pressure on the St. Louis Cardinals to keep up in the divisional arms race. … [Read more...] about 3 NL Central teams in the postseason rubs salt in the wound of Cardinals’ rebuild
14 Cardinals who won’t survive Chaim Bloom’s offseason overhaul
Chaim Bloom is going to overhaul the St. Louis Cardinals 40-man roster this offseason, meaning Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar, Michael Siani, Zack Thompson, Yohel Pozo, Miles Mikolas, Willson Contreras, John King, and others won't be back. … [Read more...] about 14 Cardinals who won’t survive Chaim Bloom’s offseason overhaul