Welcome back to the Top Step Podcast hosted by former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith!  This is a Mariners Monday edition of the show. RRS answers your questions, dives into the trade deadline, and a Julio/Griffey Comparison at this stage of their career!  This show is brought to you by Manscape. Go to www.manscaped.com and put the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping! PLUS, you support the show!  Go to www.thetopstep.com and please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Welcome back to the Top Step Podcast hosted by former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith! This is a Mariners Monday edition of the show. RRS answers your questions, dives into the trade deadline, and a Julio/Griffey Comparison at this stage of their career! This show is brought to you by Manscape. Go to <a href="http://www.manscaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.manscaped.com</a> and put the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping! PLUS, you support the show! Go to <a href="http://www.thetopstep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetopstep.com</a> and please subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcUeB5QT2Lo" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel. </a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Mariners trade deadline predictions, plus Julio v's Griffey, who started their career better? 

Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith reviews all the festivities of the All-Star game, gives his thoughts on the All-Star Uniforms, and the man who stole all the conversations, the best player on the planet Shohei Ohtani. What would it take to land Ohtani? We dive into all of it.  This show is brought to you by Manscape.  Go to www.manscape.com, add the code TTS at check out, and receive 20% off your order and FREE Shipping! PLUS, you support though show!  Make sure you subscribe, and please tell your mates!  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith reviews all the festivities of the All-Star game, gives his thoughts on the All-Star Uniforms, and the man who stole all the conversations, the best player on the planet Shohei Ohtani. What would it take to land Ohtani? We dive into all of it.  This show is brought to you by Manscape.  Go to <a href="http://www.manscape.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.manscape.com</a>, add the code TTS at check out, and receive 20% off your order and FREE Shipping! PLUS, you support though show!  Make sure you subscribe, and please tell your mates!  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

What will it take for your team to land Ohtani? 

Mariners Baseball Analyst and former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what he has seen at the half way point with this Mariners team. Answers a whole lot of questions from listeners, what to expect in the second half, and what it would take for the mariners to be serious buyers at the deadline!  If you haven’t already, go click subscribe! This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to www.mascaped.com and add the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping!  Your purchase directly supports this show, so thank you!  Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Mariners Baseball Analyst and former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what he has seen at the half way point with this Mariners team. Answers a whole lot of questions from listeners, what to expect in the second half, and what it would take for the mariners to be serious buyers at the deadline!  If you haven’t already, go click subscribe! This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to <a href="http://www.mascaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mascaped.com</a> and add the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping!  Your purchase directly supports this show, so thank you!  Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

The Mariners so far, the good the bad the ugly: Mariners Monday Edition. 

MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are BACK!  In this episode, the fellas dive into Domingo German's perfect game, The All-Star game is eight days away, and Grant takes us back to his 2001 All-Star game experience as an up-and-comer, Aussie word of the day, Perfect game mishaps and more!  Manscaped proudly sponsors this episode. Go to www.manscaped.com and enter the code TTS at check out for 20% off and free shipping!  Enjoy mates!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are BACK! In this episode, the fellas dive into Domingo German's perfect game, The All-Star game is eight days away, and Grant takes us back to his 2001 All-Star game experience as an up-and-comer, Aussie word of the day, Perfect game mishaps and more! Manscaped proudly sponsors this episode. Go to <a href="http://www.manscaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.manscaped.com</a> and enter the code TTS at check out for 20% off and free shipping! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Perfect games and jumping castles 

George Kirby

The Top Step is Back!  We were gone for a few weeks and now we are back with our new official sponsor Manscape.com!  We get into the Mariners at the Midway point, George Kirby's struggles against Lefties, Teoscar Hernandez is on fire and more!  So guys, if you love this show and want to support it please go to Manscape.com and enter the code TTS at Checkout, not only do you get 20% off, you massively support our show so we can continue creating even better episodes, guests, etc!  The more people who enter the code, the easier it is to create episodes (We'll explain later)!  Let us know if you used the code and I will give you a shoutout on the show!  Click subscribe and enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

The Top Step is Back! We were gone for a few weeks and now we are back with our new official sponsor <a href="http://Manscape.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manscape.com</a>! We get into the Mariners at the Midway point, George Kirby's struggles against Lefties, Teoscar Hernandez is on fire and more! So guys, if you love this show and want to support it please go to <a href="http://Manscape.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manscape.com</a> and enter the code TTS at Checkout, not only do you get 20% off, you massively support our show so we can continue creating even better episodes, guests, etc! The more people who enter the code, the easier it is to create episodes (We'll explain later)! Let us know if you used the code and I will give you a shoutout on the show! Click subscribe and enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

George Kirby, the good the bad and the M's witha 15.4% chance of the playoffs? Mariners Monday edition! 

Luis Castillo

Former MLB Pitcher and current Baseball analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week and breakdown Luis Castillo's fastball and explains 'vertical approach angle' in this Mariners edition of The Top Step.  Grant Balfour will new back later in the week!  PLEASE subscribe and spread the word with your fellow M's fans! We appreciate the TTS Family spreading the word!  Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former MLB Pitcher and current Baseball analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week and breakdown Luis Castillo's fastball and explains 'vertical approach angle' in this Mariners edition of The Top Step. Grant Balfour will new back later in the week! PLEASE subscribe and spread the word with your fellow M's fans! We appreciate the TTS Family spreading the word! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Mariners Monday; Luis Castillo and what vertical approach angle is all about. 

Marcus Stroman

Former Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Bafour talk Marcus Stroman and the annonomoud Met. How Tina Turner shaped their childhood going up in Australia, Aussie word of the day, plenty of laughs and more!  Here is the video we referred to in the episode of Tina Turner and her EPIC campaign with Rugby League in the 90's!  If you haven't already, go subscribe and tell you mates!  Enjoy... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Bafour talk Marcus Stroman and the annonomoud Met. How Tina Turner shaped their childhood going up in Australia, Aussie word of the day, plenty of laughs and more! Here is the video we referred to in the episode of <a href="https://youtu.be/rp4a7FbEe7k" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Tina Turner and her EPIC campaign with Rugby League in the 90's!</a> If you haven't already, go subscribe and tell you mates! Enjoy... --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Tina Turner the Aussie Icon and Marcus Stroman calls out the "Soft Met"

Jose Caballero

Welcome back to another Mariners weekly recap. Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down Jose Caballero’s comment about why the little things he does in the minor leagues don’t get noticed like they do here.  We talk about what it meant for Cal Raleigh to have a massive night infant of his idol. What’s really going on with Luis Castillo and more!   If you haven’t already please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your mates!  Enjoy this episode of The Top Step.   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Welcome back to another Mariners weekly recap. Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down Jose Caballero’s comment about why the little things he does in the minor leagues don’t get noticed like they do here.  We talk about what it meant for Cal Raleigh to have a massive night infant of his idol. What’s really going on with Luis Castillo and more!  If you haven’t already please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your mates!  Enjoy this episode of The Top Step.  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

“All the little things” Jose Caballero is a stud!; Mariners Monday Edition

Matt Brash

Former Mariners and current Baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith answer the question, is it too early to know who or what this team is? Matt Brash workload concerns, the two different versions of Bryce Miller, Mothers Day stories, shout-outs, and more!  MLB All-Star and fellow Aussie Grant Balfour joins the show every Thursday for some good fun and the game is broken down by former players with Aussie accents!  Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! Enjoy!  www.thetopstep.com   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former Mariners and current Baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith answer the question, is it too early to know who or what this team is? Matt Brash workload concerns, the two different versions of Bryce Miller, Mothers Day stories, shout-outs, and more!  MLB All-Star and fellow Aussie Grant Balfour joins the show every Thursday for some good fun and the game is broken down by former players with Aussie accents!  Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! Enjoy!  <a href="http://www.thetopstep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetopstep.com</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Can Matt Brash take on this workload? RRS's Mothers Day stories and more! Mariners Monday Edition. 

Long time International scouting director and the man responsible for bringing a young Julio Rodriguez to the Seattle Mariners organization, Tim Kissner joins the show!  Tim tells the epic JROD signing story, the first time he saw him play, that hour long conversation that sealed the deal, and what it is really like to be an international scouting director, draft day, and more.  Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates!  And enjoy this episode as Tim Kissner joins me on The Top Step! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Long time International scouting director and the man responsible for bringing a young Julio Rodriguez to the Seattle Mariners organization, Tim Kissner joins the show!  Tim tells the epic JROD signing story, the first time he saw him play, that hour long conversation that sealed the deal, and what it is really like to be an international scouting director, draft day, and more. Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates!  And enjoy this episode as Tim Kissner joins me on The Top Step! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

The scout who signed Julio! Tim Kissner joins me on The Top Step 

Welcome to the conversations from the Top Step of the dugout with former Major League Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week, the good, the bad; we preview the Rangers series, Are they, the team we need to focus on instead of the Astros?  I take a deep dive into Bryce Millers' elite fastball, answer your questions, my breakdown of the Mariners City connect uni's, and more!  If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE.  We do a Mariner's episode and then our regular show with MLB All-Star Grant Balfour later in the week!  Tell you, mates! Go check us out on YouTube!  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week, the good, the bad; we preview the Rangers series, Are they, the team we need to focus on instead of the Astros? I take a deep dive into Bryce Millers' elite fastball, answer your questions, my breakdown of the Mariners City connect uni's, and more! If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE. We do a Mariner's episode and then our regular show with MLB All-Star Grant Balfour later in the week! Tell you, mates! Go check us out on YouTube! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

What makes Bryce Millers Fastball ELITE and why we need to pay more attention to the Rangers; Mariners Monday edition. 

Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grand Balfour dive into all the talk around Baseball this week. From the Rays 130 win pace, will they have enough to beat the Mariner’s 2001 record of 116 wins what will it take?  Bryce Harper is back in under six months. This is so impressive, but is it too fast? Grant Balfour has been through major arm injuries and gives his take, PLUS Wander Franco’s viral play. Does it make you vomit or are we all for it?  Australian Word the Day, the All In Energy Drink All in Moment, and more!  Make sure you subscribe and click the share button and send it to your mates, that’s how you support this show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grand Balfour dive into all the talk around Baseball this week. From the Rays 130 win pace, will they have enough to beat the Mariner’s 2001 record of 116 wins what will it take?  Bryce Harper is back in under six months. This is so impressive, but is it too fast? Grant Balfour has been through major arm injuries and gives his take, PLUS Wander Franco’s viral play. Does it make you vomit or are we all for it?  Australian Word the Day, the All In Energy Drink All in Moment, and more!  Make sure you subscribe and click the share button and send it to your mates, that’s how you support this show! --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Will the Rays beat the Mariners 116 W record? Is Wander Franco too slick? Is Bryce Harper back too soon?

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-Star will be back with me on Thursday!  Please subscribe wherever you listen or watch your podcasts!  Enjoy mates!    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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-Star will be back with me on Thursday!  Please subscribe wherever you listen or watch your podcasts!  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Team meetings and must wins; Mariners Monday Edition.

Grant Balfour

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 on the go wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.  Make sure you subscribe, mate!  Enjoy!  www.thetopstep.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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 on the go wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.  Make sure you subscribe, mate!  Enjoy!  <a href="http://www.thetopstep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetopstep.com</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Grant Balfour goes viral and the A’s are moving to Vegas. 

Jarred Kelenic

Chris Flexen

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 an inside look at what it takes to overcome adversity in the world of professional baseball and in life. Of course, we'll also be discussing the top performers of the week and breaking down all the big moments from the Mariners' recent games.  Tune in and find out for yourself why Mariners Monday is the must-listen podcast for any true baseball fan.  And don't forget to subscribe and share it with your mates so you never miss an episode! Grant Balfour will be back Thursday!  Enjoy bogans!   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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 an inside look at what it takes to overcome adversity in the world of professional baseball and in life. Of course, we'll also be discussing the top performers of the week and breaking down all the big moments from the Mariners' recent games.  Tune in and find out for yourself why Mariners Monday is the must-listen podcast for any true baseball fan.  And don't forget to subscribe and share it with your mates so you never miss an episode! Grant Balfour will be back Thursday!  Enjoy bogans!  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Is this hot start sustainable for Jarred Kelenic? Chris Flexen "I've hit rock bottom"- Mariners Monday edition. 

Max Scherzer

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'll be exploring all the factors at play and giving our predictions for what we think the future holds for this superstar athlete. And of course, no episode of The Top Step Podcast would be complete without our Aussie word of the day! Tune in to expand your vocabulary and get a taste of the Aussie culture. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for some lively conversation and insider insights, The Top Step Podcast has got you covered. Don’t forget to subscribe.  Enjoy mates!    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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'll be exploring all the factors at play and giving our predictions for what we think the future holds for this superstar athlete. And of course, no episode of The Top Step Podcast would be complete without our Aussie word of the day! Tune in to expand your vocabulary and get a taste of the Aussie culture. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for some lively conversation and insider insights, The Top Step Podcast has got you covered. Don’t forget to subscribe.  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Did Max Scherzer use the sticky stuff? He swears on his kid’s life he did not!

Jeff Levering

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'll review George Kirby's recent outing, it was good, but I want to break down what wasn’t working for the promising young pitcher on Saturday. We have a very special guest joining us on the show today! Jeff Levering, the Brewers play-by-play announcer, will be joining us to preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers.  Jeff will give us a look at the Brew Crew and share his predictions for the upcoming games. Some good stories, and big breakdowns,  So tune in to this episode of Mariners Monday for a jam-packed show hosted by Former Mariner himself, Ryan Rowland-Smith.  Don’t forget to subscribe, mates!    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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'll review George Kirby's recent outing, it was good, but I want to break down what wasn’t working for the promising young pitcher on Saturday. We have a very special guest joining us on the show today! Jeff Levering, the Brewers play-by-play announcer, will be joining us to preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers.  Jeff will give us a look at the Brew Crew and share his predictions for the upcoming games. Some good stories, and big breakdowns,  So tune in to this episode of Mariners Monday for a jam-packed show hosted by Former Mariner himself, Ryan Rowland-Smith.  Don’t forget to subscribe, mates!  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Mariner Mondays Edition: Sweepin teams, Top Performers, and Brewers Play-by-Play Jeff Levering joins me. 

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 word of the day (you won't want to miss this!). Plus, the duo debates whether Aaron Judge has what it takes to get even close to Barry Bonds’s career home run totals. I f you're a fan of baseball or want to speak Australian, or just love great conversation, be sure to tune in and hit that subscribe button for more episodes like this. Tell your mates!  Enjoy       ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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 word of the day (you won't want to miss this!). Plus, the duo debates whether Aaron Judge has what it takes to get even close to Barry Bonds’s career home run totals. I f you're a fan of baseball or want to speak Australian, or just love great conversation, be sure to tune in and hit that subscribe button for more episodes like this. Tell your mates!  Enjoy  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Rays are 12-0! How do these hot starters historically finish after 162.

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 anything you want me to break down or discuss, make sure you send me a message on social media or leave a question below!   Enjoy my Mariners, mates!  Ryan Rowland-Smith  www.thetopstep.com  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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 anything you want me to break down or discuss, make sure you send me a message on social media or leave a question below!  Enjoy my Mariners, mates!  Ryan Rowland-Smith  <a href="http://www.thetopstep.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thetopstep.com</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Mariner Mondays: RRS breaks down the M's each Monday. 

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!    ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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!  --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

Are the Mariners Anchored in 2022 & our BOLD Cy Young Award predictions.

The hyphen is a great interviewer for M’s fans and non-fans alike.

Great!

These interviews are amazing. Completely candid trip into their journeys and stories! Great listen!

Imspirational and entertaining

Welcome to the conversations from the Top Step of the dugout with former Major League Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support</a>

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