The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

Join me @ http://thetopstep.comThe Mariners bullpen could be the separator this season — and Gabe Speier is a massive part of that conversation.This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Gabe Speier to talk about his return, the confidence shift that helped him become one of Seattle’s most trusted late-inning arms, and what it really takes to attack the best hitters in baseball.Then Gabe goes Pitch By Pitch through a huge at-bat against Corey Seager, breaking down the plan, the misses, the adjustments, and the nasty full-count slider that finished it off.Plus, Ryan answers a fan question on whether pitchers are overcomplicating things with too many pitch types — and why sometimes a handful of elite weapons is all you need.Subscribe to The Top Step TV for more Mariners interviews, pitching breakdowns, and weekly baseball talk.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

The Mariners are still hanging around the division race, but have we actually seen them play their best baseball yet?Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins The Top Step to talk through the biggest storylines around the team, including Cal Raleigh’s recent struggles, George Kirby’s Cy Young-level start, Cole Young’s rise, and what this roster could look like once the pieces finally come together.Ryan Rowland-Smith also breaks down why Cal’s swing issues may be more complicated than just timing, then answers fan questions in Get On The Horn.New episode is live now!Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

JR Ritchie joins The Top Step after making his third career MLB start at T-Mobile Park — in front of family, friends, and basically half of Bainbridge Island.Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with the Atlanta Braves pitcher to talk about growing up around Mariners baseball, walking onto the field as a big leaguer, pitching in front of his hometown crowd, and what was going through his mind during a bases-loaded jam against Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor.Plus, Ryan breaks down where the Mariners stand one month into the season: the offense starting to wake up, the rotation still showing strength, bullpen concerns, defensive issues, and why Brandon Donovan’s return could change the look of the lineup.Drop your thoughts in the comments: what’s your biggest Mariners concern right now?Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

Pitch tipping in 2026 is real! No one is being discreet about it. We know that. Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz might still be tipping? This week's episode, Mariners assistant pitching coach Danny Farquhar, and we dive into how benches can clearly pick up guys tipping pitches in 2026. Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith talks about one of the most fascinating parts of modern baseball: pitch tipping.How do teams find it? What are they looking for? And how much of an advantage does it really give hitters?Mariners assistant pitching coach and former Mariner Danny Farquhar joins the show to talk about his role helping Seattle identify pitch tipping, control the running game, and clean up the small details that can decide games.Danny also walks Ryan through one of the most memorable at-bats of his career: facing peak Mike Trout in extra innings, falling behind 3-0, and deciding to stop pitching scared.Plus, Danny shares the incredible story of surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm, the memory loss that followed, and what it took to come back to baseball.Also in this episode: How to Speak Australian, listener questions in Get on the Horn, and more Mariners talk.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

George Kirby doesn’t do interviews like this.We went pitch-by-pitch into how he’s attacking hitters this season.George Kirby doesn’t do interviews like this.We went pitch-by-pitch into how he’s attacking hitters this season.George Kirby joins Ryan Rowland-Smith on this week’s episode to break down exactly how he approaches pitching at the highest level. From mental preparation to pitch sequencing, Kirby walks through what’s going on inside his mind on the mound.Plus, Alex Mayer joins the show to explain why there’s no reason to panic about Cal Raleigh’s slow start — the numbers tell a completely different story.Also in this episode:• A full at-bat breakdown vs a superstar hitter• Kirby’s mental performance routines• Why “dominate the zone” isn’t just talk• Fan questions answered in “Get on the Horn”Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

On the latest episode, Ryan dives into whether the Seattle Mariners can maintain their pace toward 95 wins this season. Then, he's joined by Mariners legend Mike Cameron for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. They discuss:✅ Mike’s role in developing young talent—including his son✅ His viral interactions on X ✅ The best outfield plays of his MLB career✅ Hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about Ichiro Suzuki#SeattleMariners #MLB #MikeCameron #Ichiro #BaseballPodcast #MarinersWins #TheTopStep #RyanRowlandSmithSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter:   / thetopsteptv  Instagram:   / thetopstept