Benjamin Hochman
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Sports columnist for hometown paper, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday). Author of 4 books, including 11 IN ‘11 (about 2011 Cardinals). Host of “Ten Hochman.”
Joined October 2008
This is free to read online. This STL fan is 1 of the most-amazing people I've ever met. Abused as a boy, he tried to take his own life. He lived & realized: he's here to help others. Now 41, he's raised $700K w/ his cards & gave it ALL to those in need. https://t.co/t6CkJJXp10
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Greg Poole of Benton, Illinois, donates all the proceeds from his baseball card shop to resources to help the underserved in southern Illinois.
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Damon Wilson: 22 QB Pressures This Season. Most in College Football Georgia’s ENTIRE Defensive Line, his Former Team, has 21🤯
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When you’re on the mound, the right catcher can change everything. Here are five I’ll never forget throwing to. Do you recognize any of my old teammates?
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When the game ended, teammate David Howard asked Willie if he could have something of his as a memento. Howard joked he would’ve happy with just a shoestring. But Willie gave Howard his final MLB jersey.
#OTD 1999 - Willie McGee is removed from his final Major League game and receives a thunderous ovation from the sold out crowd at Busch Stadium. #STLCards
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This could be a historic photo in Mizzou sports history …
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When the game ended, teammate David Howard asked Willie if he could have something of his as a memento. Howard joked he would’ve happy with just a shoestring. But Willie gave Howard his final MLB jersey.
#OTD 1999 - Willie McGee is removed from his final Major League game and receives a thunderous ovation from the sold out crowd at Busch Stadium. #STLCards
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Past experiences and a year in waiting have Chaim Bloom poised to make significant change in Cardinals baseball operation. https://t.co/Js6O0wVXlU
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Past experiences and a year in waiting have Chaim Bloom poised to make significant change in Cardinals baseball operation.
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And lets introduce ya to my boy Robert Bortuzzo!!!!
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Bloom: With Cardinals' Walker, Gorman, 'optimism was tested'
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A look at the St. Louis Cardinals struggling hitters Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman.
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Chaim Bloom describes 'synergy' with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who returns in 2026 Great story here on a relationship that developed and Bloom is eager to continue — and to discuss extension. From @TheDanGuerrero …
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While he waited to assume the role of Cardinals president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom said his setup allowed him to begin building a relationship with manager Oli Marmol.
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Blues during practice: Buchnevich-Thomas-Snuggerud Holloway-Suter-Kyrou Joseph-Schenn-Bjugstad Lucic-Sundqvist-Walker Fowler-Parayko Broberg-Faulk Tucker-Mailloux Binnington Hofer
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Today's Ten Hochman! Watch now: Happy birthday to Ozzie Smith’s flip, 'born' on this day in 1978
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In today’s 10 AM “Ten Hochman” video, Ben Hochman discusses the history of Ozzie Smith’s flip! Plus, a happy birthday shoutout to Brie Larson! And as always, Hochman picks a
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The Jayson Tatum mural in St. Louis 🎨 🏀 https://t.co/74T0VJGzTy
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Check out Benjamin Hochman, STL sports’s video.
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“The Cardinals have been bad for a few years now — on the field, sure, but also with messaging. Bloom brings a new, invigorated voice into our ecosystem here,” argues @hochman. More of his view, opinion here …
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Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals' new baseball boss, brought his fresh voice to the forefront Tuesday.
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Step one: admit you have a problem. It’s something.
#Rockies fire GM Bill Schmidt as team looks for new direction after dreadful season, source says https://t.co/RL9Zzm2xJP via @denverpost
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Napheesa Collier’s full statement today, where she challenged Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA with directness and stunning detail we rarely hear from active players. Worth listening to every word.
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Among the quick takeaways from a long conversation between Chaim Bloom and local writers: - Expects to keep front office leadership group, adding to it. May move some responsibilities. - Says releasing Arenado is 'not an option.' If they cannot trade him, they'd 'be happy' to
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Instant column from the Cardinals' historic press conference (a new baseball boss for the 1st time since 2007): Ambitious Chaim Bloom sets tone for Cardinals: ‘We are not where our fans expect us to be’
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New Cardinals baseball boss Chaim Bloom acknowledged the Cardinals time-honored history, while also pointing out that at this time in history, things aren’t great.
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Bill DeWitt III on attendance: "If that's a message (from the fans), the message has been received... We've listened to our fans, and they want value. Prices for tickets, concessions and parking is something they've expressed issue with. We hear you on that." #STLCards
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