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Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

By Mike Stephenson

Join Moose every week to talk about the St. Louis Cardinals! Roster moves, analysis and a good dose of fun is the way we like it here!
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Early Offseason Storylines

Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastSep 26, 2020

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Goldschmidt Retiring A Cardinals?

Goldschmidt Retiring A Cardinals?

This Quick Hits covers the possible extension of Paul Goldschimdt. What do you think an extension should look like?

Dec 12, 202303:49
The (700) Million Dollar Question

The (700) Million Dollar Question

Ohtani is now signed long term and will be paid even longer term. How does this affect the Cardinals? Mike gives his take on this episode of Two For Three!

Dec 10, 202312:15
A Winter Meetings Quick Hits

A Winter Meetings Quick Hits

Mike catches you up on the latest headlines from the Cardinals Winter Meetings
Dec 05, 202304:18
Trade Deadline Is Approaching

Trade Deadline Is Approaching

Welcome to Two For Three! The Cardinals are seller for the first time in years. We have an idea of who might get moved but the return is a little more questionable. Also is Ohtani a possibility? (No!) Will they spend money? (Maybe) All that and more on Two For Three!

Jul 20, 202316:58
How Can The Cardinals Keep The Turn Around Going?

How Can The Cardinals Keep The Turn Around Going?

Welcome to Two For Three! Today Mike talks about the Cardinals recent success and how it can be sustained. Check us and other shows out at gatewaycitysports.com!

May 20, 202322:23
Quick Hits For May 9th, 2023

Quick Hits For May 9th, 2023

Contreras is your $90 million dollar DH but is he really to blame? The answer is no...

May 10, 202312:50
Pessimism Is At AN All Time High

Pessimism Is At AN All Time High

Moose is back but it’s not with good news! The Cards have their worst start in 50 years so where do they go from here?
Apr 28, 202315:51
Merry Christmas! Let's Talk Baseball!

Merry Christmas! Let's Talk Baseball!

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode: Steve Cohen is still making waves and Trevor Bauer is back but he won't be a Dodger most likely!

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Dec 23, 202223:15
Contreras...Welcome Home

Contreras...Welcome Home

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode: Contreras is a Cardinal but are the Cardinals done making moves?

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!


Dec 14, 202219:36
The Hot Stove Isn't As Cool As We Think (Probably)

The Hot Stove Isn't As Cool As We Think (Probably)

Welcome to Two For Three!  Today we discuss the relatively cool offseason so far for the Cardinals.

Dec 02, 202219:06
Prospects Are All About Prospective Perspective

Prospects Are All About Prospective Perspective

Today on Two For Three, Mike talks about the inherent value of prospects and just why they're more value as capital than they are lottery tickets.  Forgive the background noise a bit as his son was watching his tablet in the same room!

Nov 21, 202222:52
Goldy Is Your National League MVP

Goldy Is Your National League MVP

Welcome to Two For Three!  Join Moose every episode to discuss all things Cardinals.

Tonight we talk the new MVP and the Cardinals hunt for a catcher.  PLUS the RETURN of This Week In The Cubs Suck!

Please rate and review where ever you listen to podcasts.  Two for Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.

Nov 18, 202219:28
Two For Three Returns!

Two For Three Returns!

This is for you Brian.  

Nov 14, 202219:35
The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode: How to approach this team and how it intends to "compete".

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Aug 13, 202120:16
Welcome To The 90s...Errr I Mean The Future

Welcome To The 90s...Errr I Mean The Future

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

The Cardinals apparently don't feel the pressure to win so should we feel pressure to watch them?

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Jul 02, 202116:33
What Is The Future?

What Is The Future?

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

The Cardinals are in a bad way and help should be on the way, but is it? Plus what is the Cardinals core?  Is it now or in two years?

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Jun 03, 202122:41
The Cardinals Defeat Themselves Plus Stat Guys Can Be Annoying

The Cardinals Defeat Themselves Plus Stat Guys Can Be Annoying

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

In this episode we talk about the Cubs/Cards Series Finale and how Mike Petrillino Doesn't get Edman.

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

May 24, 202127:02
Quick Hits For May 21st, 2021

Quick Hits For May 21st, 2021

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

May 22, 202110:30
The Cardinals Fail To Sign Pujols Again

The Cardinals Fail To Sign Pujols Again

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

In this episode:

Pujols did not sign with the Cardinals but with the Dodgers.  It's time to vent...

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

May 18, 202119:22
The Case For Pujols

The Case For Pujols

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

In this episode:

Let's talk Pujols and I am sorry it has been so long!

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

May 15, 202109:29
Club Shildt

Club Shildt

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

In this episode:

  • Mike recaps the Marlins/Cardinals series
  • Discusses the pitching conundrum
  • Wonders whether Shildt even baseballs after placing Matt Carpenter as starter at 2nd and batting fifth for two straight games.

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Apr 08, 202126:26
Quick Hits For April 4th, 2021

Quick Hits For April 4th, 2021

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

This is Quick Hits, a smaller bite sized version of the show looking at the games that just happened.  The Reds thrashed the Cardinals to win the series 2 games to 3 but the worrisome part is the top of the rotation and the runs they bled.

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Apr 04, 202107:41
Happy Opening Day!

Happy Opening Day!

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

The Cardinals 2021 Opening Day Roster

The Cardinals Reds Season Opener

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Apr 01, 202120:51
Zach silver Drops By And I Gift Him Audio Issues

Zach silver Drops By And I Gift Him Audio Issues

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.  MLB.com beat reporter for the St. Louis Cardinals Zach Silver stops by on this episode.  There were some technical snafus early on but bear with us as we finally sort it out.

On today's episode Mike and Zach discusses:

Matt carpenter, the line up, Matt Carpenter and where the season goes from here

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Mar 23, 202130:21
Mikolas Unavailable For Beginning Of The Season And Carp Is 0-15

Mikolas Unavailable For Beginning Of The Season And Carp Is 0-15

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

Mikolas is on the shelf, Waino shines again and WHY IS CARP HITTING HIGHER THAN CARLSON AND O'NEILL??

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Mar 13, 202122:25
Quick Hits For March 7th, 2021

Quick Hits For March 7th, 2021

Quick Hits is the short form Cardinals Fix you need.  Bite sized episodes that recap whatever happened that day!  

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Mar 07, 202107:05
Quick Hits For March 2nd, 2021

Quick Hits For March 2nd, 2021

Quick Hits is the short form Cardinals Fix you need.  Bite sized episodes that recap whatever happened that day!  Mike talks about todays game, Cardinals naysayers and Carpenter getting another prominent start.

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Mar 03, 202105:36
Spring Training Has Arrived (So Don't Over-React Too Too Much)

Spring Training Has Arrived (So Don't Over-React Too Too Much)

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.  

On today's episode Mike discusses:

Nolan Arenado's Cardinals Spring debut, Flaherty's not so great start and Gant being good at baseball.  Plus some ranting about line ups. HEY! We said don't over react TOO too much!

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Feb 28, 202120:34
The Pre-Spring Training Round Table with Brian Swope and Donald Glenn

The Pre-Spring Training Round Table with Brian Swope and Donald Glenn

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.  Our guest today include writers Brian Swope and Donald Glenn from Gateway City Sports!

On today's episode Mike discusses:

The Flaherty drama, those crazy projections from PETCOTA and others and finally Molina's return to the Cardinals!

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Feb 16, 202141:49
Arenado Gets His Team, Fowler Gets A New Team

Arenado Gets His Team, Fowler Gets A New Team

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

*There are some audio glitches in the first half. Our apologies*

On today's episode Mike discusses:

  • The Arenado Trade
  • The Fowler Trade
  • The Bauer Insanity Deal
  • What's Next For The Cardinals

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Feb 05, 202121:44
Waino Signs! Arenado Is (Maybe) On The Way! Benjamin Hochman Writes An Incredible Book About An Incredible Season

Waino Signs! Arenado Is (Maybe) On The Way! Benjamin Hochman Writes An Incredible Book About An Incredible Season

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

  • Waino returning to the Cardinals
  • The rumors surrounding Nolan Arenado and the Cardinals
  • Benjamin Hochman (@Hochman on Twitter) talks the news of the day and his new book "11 in 11: Epic Comebacks, A Hometown Hero and A Miracle World Series For The St. Louis Cardinals

If you would like an autographed copy of Hochman's book please DM him on Twitter.  To preorder check out: https://www.amazon.com/11-Hometown-Russas-Miracle-Cardinals/dp/1629378739/ref=sr_1_1?crid=114CZITIM8I4Q&dchild=1&keywords=11+in+%2711+benjamin+hochman&qid=1611961102&sprefix=11+in+11+benjami%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

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Jan 29, 202127:03
The Inaugural Two For Three Round Table & Season 3 Premiere

The Inaugural Two For Three Round Table & Season 3 Premiere

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike is joined by Ron Nuttall from Team of Rivals, Ben Cerutti, Dan Buffa from doseofbuffa.com and Daniel Shoptaw from Meet Me At Musial.  Be sure to check out all their great content online!  We talk the Cardinals offense, Yadi situation and much more!

Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Jan 12, 202157:32
It's Time To Say YADIOS

It's Time To Say YADIOS

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

  • Why it's time to move on from Yadi
  • Arenado Rumors
  • Why Matt Carpenter cannot be your starting 3rd baseman for 2021

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Two For Three is a proud member of Gateway City Sports.  Find us online at www.gatewaycitysports.com!

Dec 18, 202021:52
Saber Rattling

Saber Rattling

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

  • The effect of sabremetrics, both good and bad on the game and why the process is never more important than the outcome.
  • The more notable non-tender candidates and who the Cardinals may want to take a look at.

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Dec 03, 202023:43
What The Future May Hold For The Cardinals & Two For Three

What The Future May Hold For The Cardinals & Two For Three

Welcome to your new favorite show about the Redbirds, Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.

On today's episode Mike discusses:

  • Non-Christmas Christmas movies
  • Whether or not the Cardinals should make an offseason splash
  • What the Cardinals identity is post Waino and Molina
  • Why the Cardinals are in a good position no matter what they do

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Dec 01, 202030:38
Martinez Is In Hot Water Again

Martinez Is In Hot Water Again

Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast is hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.  Carlos is at it again and Waino drops some hints about his and Molina's future?

Nov 26, 202016:07
It's Time For A Transition...No Not THAT One

It's Time For A Transition...No Not THAT One

Two For Three - A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast is hosted by Mike "Moose" Stephenson.  The Cardinals like many teams are reeling from the financial impact of COVID-19 and that is affecting how they may sign any players for the 2021 season.  In this episode Moose talks about Wong, Molina and Waino all possibly leaving and why it may be okay still.

Nov 23, 202014:27
Two For Three Is BACK!

Two For Three Is BACK!

Moose is back with Two For Three!  This week we take a look at the Cardinals offseason shopping list and remember a titan of the pitching world.

Oct 04, 202017:54
Slam or Sham Diego

Slam or Sham Diego

In this mini episode, Mike takes a look at the Cardinals 7-4 victory over San Diego.

Oct 01, 202006:13
BREAKING NEWS: Someone is getting the TJ Surgery

BREAKING NEWS: Someone is getting the TJ Surgery

The Cardinals are already down a pitcher for the whole of 2021.

PLUS how can the Cardinals make the postseason?  Let me count the ways.

Sep 27, 202007:35
Early Offseason Storylines

Early Offseason Storylines

On this episode Mike discusses some early offseason storylines for the St. Louis Cardinals.

-Martinez's Future

- Where do the Cards get offensive help?

-Resigning Waino and Yadi

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Sep 26, 202021:16
What A Bummer Of A Season

What A Bummer Of A Season

Well that was ugly...Mike talks about the odd 2020 season.

Sep 19, 202023:14
Now I'm Back

Now I'm Back

Mike talks about COVID-19 and the importance of sports during this time of unrest in the United States.  Plus a possible MLB team in Nashville?

Jul 13, 202016:19
Baseball Is Back & So Is Mike

Baseball Is Back & So Is Mike

Welcome to Mike's On First, a podcast about baseball in general and the St. Louis Cardinals specifically.  In this quick first episode, Mike talks about the upcoming 60 game season and all the changes.  Expect new episodes each week!

Jun 24, 202012:15