The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

Mariners hire Jason Kanzler: Live Discussion

Jason Kanzler’s first managing job is with the Seattle Mariners. He’s coached on a World Series winner in Houston and led player development for the Cubs. What made Seatt

Bucky Jacobsen, Home Run Derby Prep + Mariners’ Gauntlet @mariners ​

Former Mariner Bucky Jacobsen joins Ryan after their Home Run Derby practice session to discuss preparing for the event, his transition from professional baseball into sp

The Mariners’ Missing Piece at the Trade Deadline

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 r

Dan Wilson let go. My reaction, and quick season recap

My reaction to Dan Wilson being let go. My recap of the season and getting used to the live session for the offseason!My first offseason live session. New episode is avai

Grant Balfour Returns to The Top Step!

Grant Balfour joins Ryan Rowland-Smith on this week’s episode of The Top Step for one of the funniest conversations of the season.The former MLB All-Star reflects on repr

The Best Version of Bryce Miller We’ve Ever Seen

Bryce Miller is healthy, his velocity is back and his confidence may be higher than ever.Sitting inside the Marlins dugout in Miami, Bryce joins Ryan Rowland-Smith to exp

Inside the Mariners’ Hitting Cage With Bobby Magallanes

This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith is at T-Mobile Park breaking down one of the biggest questions in baseball: how much do coaches really impact players at the

The Craziest 24 Hours of Nick Davila’s Career

Nick Davila’s first MLB save came with one of the wildest lead-ups you’ll hear.One minute, he was at dinner celebrating his two-year anniversary. The next, he was getting

Why Is Dom Canzone Suddenly Crushing It?!

Hi [Name], Thanks so much — really appreciate the response. And absolutely, I completely understand the ROI side of things. I actually think there could be a really si

Meet Jose Ferrer: The Mariners’ New Lefty Arm

This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Ferrer for a fun conversation about his nickname, his custom spikes, his journey through the minors, and what

Mariners legend Mike Cameron joins the show

The Mariners are sitting on top of the AL West… but can they stay there?Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down why this version of Seattle feels different — from Julio Rodriguez

Colt Emerson Has Arrived

The wait is over. Colt Emerson is in the big leagues.Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the hype, the expectations, and the patience needed for one of Seattle’s most exciting

Is the Mariners bullpen deep enough?

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,

What is going on with the Mariners?

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 t

JR Ritchie Talks Braves, Mariners & Big League Pressure

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

Tipping pitches explained...

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

Danny Farquhar’s Wild Baseball Story: Pitch Tipping, Trout, and Survival

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

George Kirby Broke Down EVERY Pitch… This Was Eye-Opening

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 pi

Should the Mariners use a 6-man rotation? Cole young and more!

HOW WE GOING, MATES! This week, Cole Young joins me in the dugout for the first time as we break down his debut in the big leagues and what it takes to catch up to elite

What do the Mariners do when Bryce Miller comes back?

Bryce Miller will be back soon, but who loses their rotation spot? Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks it down. Let me know your thoughts below. Got a question? Go to www.thet