Former Red Sox GMs receive Executive of the Year nominations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Chaim Bloom and Ben Cherington, former general managers of the Boston Red Sox, have been named as early candidates for Executive of the Year by MLB Network. Bloom ranks sixth for his efforts with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he has successfully initiated a rebuilding phase. Cherington is fifth for leading the Pittsburgh Pirates, transforming them from last to second in the NL Central this season. Both executives have received recognition for their teams' impressive performances, which surpass preseason expectations.
- •Chaim Bloom is sixth on MLB Network's Executive of the Year list.
- •Ben Cherington ranks fifth with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- •Bloom's Cardinals have seen significant early-season improvement.
- •Cherington has revitalized the Pirates' lineup dramatically.
- •Craig Breslow was not included on the list but could change that by trade deadline.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Two Former Red Sox GMs Named Early Executive Of The Year Candidates
"These two former Boston GMs are thriving with their new teams.
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