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Sep 29, 2026 25 min

The Mariners’ Missing Piece at the Trade Deadline

from The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith Hosted by Ryan Rowland-Smith

The MLB trade deadline is almost here, and Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what the Seattle Mariners need to create a more complete offense and make a serious postseason run.Does Seattle need another right-handed bat? Would a versatile infielder be the better addition? Could one of the Mariners’ starting pitchers become a valuable trade piece?Then MLB Network’s Sean Casey joins The Top Step to discuss what he has seen from Cal Raleigh, why hitters sometimes press after a monster season and what Cal may need to do to have a strong second half. Casey also shares how the World Baseball Classic can disrupt a hitter’s normal preparation and routine.Ryan then surprises Sean with footage from their 2008 matchup and takes him through the memorable at-bat pitch by pitch.Plus, Sean Casey attempts to speak Australian, and Ryan answers a fan question about MLB’s new challenge system during Get On The Horn.What should the Mariners add before the trade deadline? And what does Cal Raleigh need to do to turn his season around? Let us know in the comments 👇Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

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