The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

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 Mariners Monday. Fellow Aussie and MLB All-S...

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 been making waves across the league.  Listen o...

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 back to his own rock bottom, giving you...

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 how much will he make next year.  We...

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 Kelenic's numbers and approach.  Plus, we&#...

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 introduce listeners to the Aussie wor...

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 breaking down the Mariner’s week. If you have anythi...

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 good stuff helps supports the show, so thank...

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 listen to your podcasts! Enjoy mates! Ryan Rowland...

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 

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 philosophies! Please subscribe and write a review as it h...

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

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

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 Players and more...  www.thetopstep.com

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 podcasts and check out past episodes!  Enj...

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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 watching or listening to this episode. ...

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 as well as have some great conversations wit...

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 subscribe and write us a review so we can cont...