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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 velocity. We go inside some of Young’s At-Bats, our first-ever hitter breakdown on the show, giving you a closer look at the approach, adjustments, and mindset at the plate!We also get into:Should the Mariners go 6-man rotation?Fan questions in “Are You In or Are You Out?” SEND THEM IN AT http://www.thetopstep.com Another lesson in How To Speak AustralianPlenty of insight, a few laughs, and a look at one of the game’s rising young talents. Don’t overlook this one!!Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

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.thetopstep.com and send it!

$140M at 19 years old… is this where MLB is heading?Teams are handing out massive contracts to teenage players earlier than ever — but is this smart long-term… or a huge risk?On this week’s Eye on the M’s, Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what’s really happening behind these deals — and what it means for player development, teams, and the future of baseball.👇 Where do you stand — too early or the new normal? Drop a comment.🎥 Subscribe for weekly MLB breakdowns, Mariners insights, and real player perspective:👉 www.thetopstep.com📲 Follow:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptvTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptv⚾ Topics:MLB contracts, prospects, player development, Seattle Mariners, baseball analysis#MLB #SeattleMariners #Baseball #MLBAnalysis #TheTopStep

Ryan Rowland-Smith is joined by Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock to talk about what’s working on the mound right now. Hancock breaks down the evolution of his sweeper, how he balances his sinker/changeup foundation with new weapons, and what it takes to keep adapting at the highest level. Ryan also goes inside one of Hancock’s at-bats pitch by pitch, giving fans a rare look at the thought process behind sequencing, command, and conviction. On top of that, Ryan weighs in on whether teams are bringing top prospects up too early, answers fan questions in Are You In Or Are You Out, and another installment of How To Speak Australian!Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

Logan Gilbert joins Ryan Rowland-Smith on the latest episode of The Top Step to talk about the jump from spring training to Opening Day, life as a new dad, working through new pitch ideas, and how he and Cal Raleigh are evolving on the mound. Plus, Logan goes pitch by pitch through a key at-bat and gives a rare look at what he’s thinking in real time!Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

In Episode 1 of the 2026 season, Mariners legend and voice of the team, Rick Rizz, joins Ryan Rowland-Smith to talk about his final season in the booth, the moments that meant the most, and what this year will look like from his perspective. Ryan also breaks down 3 ways the Mariners can win the AL West in 2026—what has to go right, what needs to improve, and where this team can separate. Plus: “Eyes on the M’s” – Ryan’s key breakdown heading into the season“How to Speak Australian” 🇦🇺NEW segment: Are You IN or OUT?If you’re a Mariners fan, this is your inside look at the season ahead—from someone who’s lived it. 👉 Follow & subscribe to The Top Step for weekly Mariners insight, player stories, and real baseball talk.

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Cal Raleigh talks beer, hitting historic home runs, how to bring back his starters from rough outings, speaks Australian and more... Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

🎙️ On this episode of The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith, I’m joined by Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh to talk about his record-setting home run milestone for MLB catchers. We break down his power surge, launch a Cal Raleigh Home Run Tracker, and even have some fun as Cal speaks Australian. ROOT Sports’ Brad Adam also joins me to analyze what the Mariners need in September to make the playoffs—from lineup consistency to pitching depth—and how they stack up in the AL West playoff race. If you’re a Seattle Mariners fan, or you want insider analysis, player interviews, and entertaining baseball stories, this episode is packed with it.

From his unforgettable call-up with the Kansas City Royals to becoming the Seattle Mariners’ closer, Gabe Speier shares his journey with Ryan Rowland-Smith on The Top Step. He breaks down his offseason training and how he keeps his velocity sharp all season, his mindset when attacking hitters with heaters, and the relationships that matter most—working with his catchers and building trust on the field. Gabe also reacts to the Mariners’ bold trade deadline moves adding Suárez, Naylor, and Ferguson.Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #mlbstats #baseballpodcast

Seattle Mariners rookie pitcher Logan Evans joins Ryan to share his inspiring path from a 12th-round draft pick to the Big Leagues. Evans talks about how he developed a strong arsenal of pitches and increase velocity. He also discusses how he handled the challenge of being sent back down after a strong start in the bigs and his goals as he works toward becoming a mainstay in the Mariners rotation.#mariners #loganevans #mlbrookie #mlb #baseballpodcastSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv

In this episode, former Seattle Mariners slugger Mike Sweeney joins Ryan to reflect on his memorable time in Seattle. Mike shares behind-the-scenes stories about building team leadership and shaping clubhouse culture, his instant connection with Ichiro Suzuki and what made their bond so unique, and the final seasons of Ken Griffey Jr., including what fans didn’t see.#mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #ichirosuzuki #kengriffeyjr #baseballpodcastSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter:   / thetopsteptv  Instagram:   / thetopsteptv  

In this latest episode, Ryan chats with Seattle Mariners 2025 first-round pick Kade Anderson, the standout LSU pitcher who helped lead the Tigers to a College World Series championship. Kade opens up about getting used to Seattle, who he models his game after, how being in the College World Series prepared him for professional baseball, and more!#KadeAnderson #Mariners #LSUBaseball #RyanRowlandSmith #MLBDraft #CollegeWorldSeries #Pitching #mlbprospects Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv

Ryan sits down with Seattle Mariners Mental Performance Coach Adam Bernero for an in-depth look at a side of the game that has only received focus in recent years. Adam shares how he got into this unique role, how he helps players navigate the pressure of social media and outside noise, and the techniques he uses to keep athletes focused and resilient throughout the season. Before that, Ryan offers his thoughts on the Mariners' potential trade deadline moves and which direction they should look to improve the roster. #Mariners #MLB #MentalPerformance #TradeDeadline #RyanRowlandSmith #AdamBerneroSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv

The second half is underway and the Seattle Mariners are in contention for a postseason berth. Ryan takes a hard look at team's up-and-down first half and it looks ahead to what it’ll take to reach the postseason. Then, Ryan answers fan questions on everything from prospects to trade deadline speculation to Cal Raleigh. #mlb #mariners #SeattleMariners #alwest #baseballpodcast Subscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptvSubscribe now and get amongst it, mates! 🎥🔔Join the conversation!Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetopsteptvInstagram: https://instagram.com/thetopsteptv