Mariners Ryan Rowland-Smith is joined by Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth =, as well as MLB Insider Jon Morosi. We talk arm injuries, what makes this rotation so good and why the Mariners need to win NOW! Please like and subscribe! Special thanks to Emerald Queen Casino! Enjoy mates! #mariners #pitching #arminjuries #mlb #pitching #thetopstep…

Welcome back to The Top Step. Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert joins me. PLUS, what can we Please like, subscribe, and let me know if you have anything you want us to discuss on the show! Thanks for the support, mates! Watch on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--gr…

Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with his former #Mariners teammates Brandon Morrrow to talk Felix Hernadez, Rookie treatment and epic stories.! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Mariners Hall of Famer Felix Hernandez joins Ryan on top of the Dugout leading into the 2024 Season.#mariners #TheTopStep #MLB #FelixHernadez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Welcome to the all-new Top Step. Your weekly Mariners show is hosted by Ryan Rowland-Smith. In today's show, we discuss the 3 things the Mariners need to do to get off to a good start. Felix Hernandez joins me as my special guest. As well as Brandon Morrow and Eric O'Flaherty. Watch on YouTube A new show every Friday! --- Support this podcast: http…

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Former Aussie MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith compares Gerrit Cole to Luis Castillo for the AL Cy Young; what will it take to win it, PLUS what will it take to win the AL West or just make the playoffs? RRS breaks it all down Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! This show is proudly brought to you by manscaped.com use the code TTS at check o…

In this episode former MLB pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into one of the soon to be craziest offseason's: and who would be a more valuable acquisition if the Mariners could score an Angel – the multifaceted free agent Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout? Both have the potential to reshape a team's dynamics, but who truly fits the bill for Seattle? We al…

Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are back! They breakdown the issues with Ohtani's injury that no one is talking about and what that means for his free agency, Cal Raleigh is a better valuable when he strikes out more! Aussie word of the day and more! Please click subscribe so you never miss an episode! This show is proudly b…

Former MLB Pitchers Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour, talk about who came out on top of the trad,e what its like knwoing that your buddies in the clubhouse might be on the move and more! THis episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Use the trimmer we use, and save 20% plus FREE Shipping using the code TTS Go to www.manscape.com and use TTS at c…

We are back! Excited to be back on the Top Step, We have a great show, taling about the Mariners surging post Tradeline, I give my thoughts on why, the Yankees former Minor leaguers spill the beans on how theyre teaching their kids, I give my thoughts on that PLUS, I got a chance to spend a day with Harry Ford at my NxtGen Baseball Camp, I go on a …

Welcome back to the Top Step Podcast hosted by former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith! This is a Mariners Monday edition of the show. RRS answers your questions, dives into the trade deadline, and a Julio/Griffey Comparison at this stage of their career! This show is brought to you by Manscape. Go to www.manscaped.com and put the code TTS at checkou…

Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith reviews all the festivities of the All-Star game, gives his thoughts on the All-Star Uniforms, and the man who stole all the conversations, the best player on the planet Shohei Ohtani. What would it take to land Ohtani? We dive into all of it. This show is brought to you by Manscape. Go to www.manscape.com, add …

Mariners Baseball Analyst and former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what he has seen at the half way point with this Mariners team. Answers a whole lot of questions from listeners, what to expect in the second half, and what it would take for the mariners to be serious buyers at the deadline! If you haven’t already, go click subscribe! …

MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are BACK! In this episode, the fellas dive into Domingo German's perfect game, The All-Star game is eight days away, and Grant takes us back to his 2001 All-Star game experience as an up-and-comer, Aussie word of the day, Perfect game mishaps and more! Manscaped proudly sponsors this episode. Go to w…

The Top Step is Back! We were gone for a few weeks and now we are back with our new official sponsor Manscape.com! We get into the Mariners at the Midway point, George Kirby's struggles against Lefties, Teoscar Hernandez is on fire and more! So guys, if you love this show and want to support it please go to Manscape.com and enter the code TTS at Ch…

Former MLB Pitcher and current Baseball analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week and breakdown Luis Castillo's fastball and explains 'vertical approach angle' in this Mariners edition of The Top Step. Grant Balfour will new back later in the week! PLEASE subscribe and spread the word with your fellow M's fans! We appreciate the TTS Famil…

Former Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Bafour talk Marcus Stroman and the annonomoud Met. How Tina Turner shaped their childhood going up in Australia, Aussie word of the day, plenty of laughs and more! Here is the video we referred to in the episode of Tina Turner and her EPIC campaign with Rugby League in the 90's! If you haven't …

Welcome back to another Mariners weekly recap. Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down Jose Caballero’s comment about why the little things he does in the minor leagues don’t get noticed like they do here. We talk about what it meant for Cal Raleigh to have a massive night infant of his idol. What’s really going on with Luis Castillo and more…

Former Mariners and current Baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith answer the question, is it too early to know who or what this team is? Matt Brash workload concerns, the two different versions of Bryce Miller, Mothers Day stories, shout-outs, and more! MLB All-Star and fellow Aussie Grant Balfour joins the show every Thursday for some good fun and t…

Long time International scouting director and the man responsible for bringing a young Julio Rodriguez to the Seattle Mariners organization, Tim Kissner joins the show! Tim tells the epic JROD signing story, the first time he saw him play, that hour long conversation that sealed the deal, and what it is really like to be an international scouting d…

Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week, the good, the bad; we preview the Rangers series, Are they, the team we need to focus on instead of the Astros? I take a deep dive into Bryce Millers' elite fastball, answer your questions, my breakdown of the Mariners City connect uni's, and more! If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE.…

Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grand Balfour dive into all the talk around Baseball this week. From the Rays 130 win pace, will they have enough to beat the Mariner’s 2001 record of 116 wins what will it take? Bryce Harper is back in under six months. This is so impressive, but is it too fast? Grant Balfour has been through major arm inj…

It's the Mariners Monday edition, and we're recapping the Mariner’s road trip. I also explain what goes down with those team meetings, plus tell some of my crazy team meeting stories! If you’re a Mariners fan, this is your chance to hear my unbiased opinion from a player’s point of view and break down what I see from this team every Monday on Marin…

Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss the unexpected viral sensation of Grant Balfour and his rise to internet fame. We also tackle the big news of the Oakland A's potential move to Las Vegas and what it means for the team, the fans, and baseball. We also give our old man thoughts on the City Connect uniforms that have bee…

Former MLB player and current broadcaster 'The Hyphen' Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down the scorching start of Jarred Kelenic and whether it's sustainable. Can he continue to perform at this level and become a superstar, as we anticipated? We also dive deep into the current mental struggle of Chris Flexen, who calls it “rock bottom.” RRS takes us bac…

Former Aussie MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith ask the question on every baseball fan's mind: was Max Scherzer using sticky stuff or just sunscreen and rosin when he was ejected? We'll explore the controversy surrounding this issue and breakdown down from a player’s perspective. Shohei Ohtani. The big question on everyone's mind is…

Welcome to another special edition of Mariner Mondays, where RRS brings you the latest news and analysis for our Mariner of Seattle Mariners baseball. In this episode, we're breaking down the recent Rockies sweep and highlighting the standout performers, including the crazy start by, you guessed it, Jarred Kelenic. We'll take a deep dive into Kelen…

In this episode, former MLB pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith break down the Tampa Bay Rays' historic 12-0 start to the season and explore the question on everyone's mind: can they sustain this level of dominance throughout the year? But that's not all they discuss. They also share some harrowing tales of getting hit by comebackers and …

Mariners baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down the week every Monday on this Mariners edition of The Top Step. RRS dives into Sunday’s loss to the Guardians, George Kirby, and the Andrews Munoz news. Should Teoscar have caught that ball in the 9th inning? We have a lot of Seattle Mariners fans listening, and I will spend every Monday brea…

Two former Aussie MLB Players, Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour, dive into the Mariner’s start to 2023; what do we see plus, some BOLD predictions for Cy Young Award winners? Baseball’s new rules after week one, the Aussie word of the day, and more! Please subscribe and add us to your weekly podcast rotation! Review and follow! Enjoy mates! ---…

Seattle Mariner's Vice President and General Manager Justin Hollander talk us through his team's expectations for 2023, his rise to becoming the General Manager, and how he and his front office built the first playoff team in Seattle in 20-plus years! Make sure you hit the subscribe button, turn on the notifications, and leave a review. All this go…

Curtis Mead is a Top 50 Prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays and has a chance to be the first legit everyday player Australia has produced in a long time. Curtis tells former Major leaguer and fellow Aussie about his rise to ultimately knocking on the doorstep of the Major Leagues. Please, subscribe, review, and set notifications wherever you watch or …

RRS gives his thoughts on the WBC and some of these ridiculous reactions as the baseball world argues about the importance of the World Baseball Classic. Let me know your thoughts and if you are new to the show, please subscribe and leave a review! Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowlan…

The best hitters on the planet from Mookie Betts to Shohei Ohtani are all making Driveline their offseason home. Ryan sits down with Driveline's hitting coordinator Andrew Aydt as he takes us inside the world’s most renowned baseball training facility. Andrew explains how they construct a plan and program for the best hitters and Drivelines philoso…

Former Aussie MLB players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour discuss Spring training physicals, the WBC, mental toughness, and new rules! To support the show, please subscribe, click the notification so you don’t miss an episode, and tell your mates! Enjoy. www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-t…

Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are back! Happy new year, mates! It's good to be back on the chat! We talk about the Los Angeles Angel's ownership. Carlos Correa's physicals, snake stories, and much more good stuff! Subscribe and tell your mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-…

Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith discusses the Teoscar Hernandez trade, Manager of the Year, and whether or not Mitch Haniger will be back in 2023. Please click the subscribe button, Leave a review as Ryan Rowland-Smith or Grant Balfour a question, and we will discuss it next episode! Enjoy! Previous episodes with your favorite MLB Playe…

Hey mates, Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour, and RYan Rowland-Smith are joined by MLB Network Producer Tim Fryer! We cover everything from epic wedding speeches, what happens behind the scenes during the World Series Broadcast and was Lance McCullers tipping pitches? Please support the show by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your pod…

Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith talks about players who need to keep their off-season training top secret, plus what the Arizona Fall League does for players and what it all means! Go subscribe! Go listen to other episodes with your favorite MLB Players! Enjoy! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

Former Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith dive into their World Series Predictions and discuss Aaron Judge's big free agency. Where is he going to land? We also welcome back Cohey the Apprentice and he unveils his big announcement! Make sure you subscribe, and thanks for supporting the show! Enjoy! www.thetopstep.com --- Suppor…

Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith tells us what players go through mentally after tough seasons. Should JP be open to switching positions? YIKES! Also, my prediction with Jesse Winker, his relationship with players and the Mariners, and more! Please subscribe and enjoy! Ryan Rowland-Smith www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https…

Former Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith get back on The Top Step. We discuss Robbie Ray's pitch to Altuve, the Mariners season, the World Baseball Classic, Aussie Word of the day and more Subscribe! Enjoy Mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland…

Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the Jarred Kelenic social media drama, the Mariner's post-season run, WBC Qualifier, and more. Make sure you click subscribe, so you don't miss an episode! Go to www.thetopstep.com and check out interviews with some of your favorite MLB Players. Enjoy mates! RRS --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

Former MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss the breaking news of Fernando Tatis, do veteran players really make a difference in a playoff race? The Jeter documentary plus the Aussie word of the day and more! Please subscribe, and write a review wherever you listen or watch your podcasts. Enjoy mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Supp…

What do you do if someone charges the mound? 6 x UFC Champion and MMA Legend Randy Couture join former MLB All Star Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith to dive into the best tactics and some of the toughest fights in his career. We also dive into the mind of one of the toughest human beings on the planet! Make sure you subscribe wherever you are w…

Oakland Athletics Paul Blackburn went from a guy just trying to survive in the Major Leagues to being a top 5 starting pitcher in the American League. We talk about what changed, some of his darkest times, and geek out on pitching stuff! Please click subscribe to support our show so we can keep bringing you the biggest and best players in the game …

Seattle Mariners Taylor Trammell is in the middle of a break-out season and sits down with former Major League Ryan Rowland-Smith. We talk about everything from the brawl to his biggest influences and dive into the rise and falls of every elite athlete. This episode is the first of many sitdown interviews with the game's best players, so, please su…

So good to be back! Former Aussie MLB players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss bench clearing brawls and dive into Grant's All-Star game memories! So many stories so many laughs! So good to be back! We are also launching our all-new in person interviews with the game's best players starting next week. Mariners Taylor Trammell, A's All-S…

Former MLB players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith dive into what it's like when your team is struggling. the plane ride, the clubhouse, the grind! We also give our first quarter reports on the big-money free-agent signings. The good the bad and everything in between! Make sure you subscribe wherever you listen or watch your podcasts! Enjoy ma…