Shannon Drayer

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Shannon Drayer is the Mariners Insider for Seattle Sports. She hosts the Mariners pregame and postgame shows as well as the Hot Stove and Cactus League Report shows on Seattle Sports, and also heads up an offseason podcast for SeattleSports.com. A University of Washington graduate, she joined Seattle Sports for the station's launch in 2009 and has covered the Mariners since 1999. Follow Shannon: @shannondrayer

Mariners Notebook: Some standouts plus a tip of cap to Zunino

A look at the second start for Bryce Miller this spring, plus a couple recent Seattle Mariners pickups to stand out and Scott Servais on Mike Zunino's career.
1 month ago

Mariners Notebook: Gilbert’s outing, highlights and more

Shannon Drayer details a rocky outing for Logan Gilbert, some offensive highlights and updates from a Seattle Mariners split-squad day.
1 month ago

The latest on Mariners’ Matt Brash as he resumes throwing

Matt Brash threw Tuesday for the first time at Seattle Mariners spring training since being shut down with elbow inflammation, and all went well.
1 month ago

Seattle Mariners Notebook: The good, the bad and the updates

Shannon Drayer on the numbers the Seattle Mariners aren't getting, a few standouts, and several updates on players working back from injury.
1 month ago

Drayer: Mariners provide promising update on Matt Brash

The news on star Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash is encouraging after he'd been shut down from throwing due to elbow pain.
2 months ago

Mariners Notebook: Bryce Miller unleashes splitter; big day for bats

There were plenty of highlights from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, as insider Shannon Drayer details from Arizona.
2 months ago

Could Seattle Mariners’ next bullpen ‘find’ be Jackson Kowar?

Jackson Kowar is one of the Seattle Mariners bullpen arms to impress early in spring training. Shannon Drayer caught up with him to get his story.
2 months ago

Seattle Mariners Notebook: Prospect debut, latest on Julio

Shannon Drayer has the latest from Seattle Mariners spring training in Arizona, including the first spring action for 2023 first-rounder Colt Emerson.
2 months ago

Drayer: Where things stand with Seattle Mariners’ bullpen

The latest on injury concerns in the Seattle Mariners' bullpen and what's been seen by pitchers who could step up.
2 months ago

Mariners infield defense under guru Perry Hill all starts at a wall

How does coach Perry Hill get the most out of the Seattle Mariners' infielders? It all starts at a wall. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
2 months ago

Mariners Injury Updates: Why Julio Rodríguez hasn’t played yet

We finally have word on why Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez hasn't been in the lineup through three spring training games.
2 months ago

Mariners are ‘fascinating’ to Peter Gammons – one player especially

Hall of Famer Peter Gammons stopped by Seattle Mariners spring training, and he shared high praise and high hopes for the 2024 squad.
2 months ago

Mariners Notebook: Haniger’s big return, and which M’s can hoop?

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports on what Mitch Haniger had to say after his homer Sunday, the team's 3-point contest and more.
2 months ago

Drayer: Young bats impress in Mariners’ spring training opener

A number of young position players stood out in the Seattle Mariners' Cactus League opener, including Jonatan Clase, who is had a big 2023.
2 months ago

Mariners Notebook: What M’s first spring training lineup looked like

The Seattle Mariners open Cactus League play against the White Sox, which means we have the very first lineup of 2024.
2 months ago

Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: How will M’s handle the outfield?

How will Scott Servais handle the Seattle Mariners' outfield with four players and no DH spot to play them in? Shannon Drayer dives in.
2 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ rotation got work done in very different ways this offseason

The Seattle Mariners' starters are tight as a group, but have different personalities that's reflected in different offseason approaches.
2 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ Ty France back after drastic offseason of adjustments

Seattle Mariners 1B Ty France previously kept changes to a minimum, but after posting career-low numbers, he had an eye-opening offseason.
2 months ago

Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez determined to be even better in 3rd year

Even after finishing fourth in the MVP race in 2023, Julio Rodríguez said, with no false humility, his second season with the Seattle Mariners was a sophomore slump.
2 months ago

Mariners Notebook: Updates on Urías, No. 1 starter spot

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has an update on the shoulder of 3B Luis Urías and the case for an opening day starter competition.
2 months ago

Mariners arrive as ‘hungriest team’ Servais has ever had in spring

Shannon Drayer details the mood from the Seattle Mariners clubhouse at spring training, including insight from Scott Servais and Mitch Haniger.
2 months ago

Mariners Notebook: What’s next for George Kirby?

As the full Seattle Mariners squad reports in Arizona, Seattle Sports insider Shannon Drayer details what Year 3 looks like for George Kirby and more.
2 months ago

Drayer’s Preview: Has Mariners’ lineup improved enough for 2024?

Have the Seattle Mariners done enough with their lineup to help their great pitching staff in 2024? Shannon Drayer takes a closer look.
2 months ago

Drayer’s Preview: Can pitching strength lead Mariners back to playoffs?

The Seattle Mariners have leaned into their pitching, keeping last year's rotation intact. Shannon Drayer takes a close look at the staff entering spring training.
2 months ago