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

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

Drayer: Mariners take a look in the mirror, re-tool their process

Assistant GM Andy McKay detailed how the Seattle Mariners broke down and shifted their process and philosophies after falling short in '23.
2 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ Bryce Miller armed with new ways to get lefties out

Second-year Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller provided a look at his impressive offseason on Tuesday's Hot Stove on Seattle Sports.
3 months ago

Mitch Garver has interesting insight on Mariners’ pitchers, trade additions

Mitch Garver has faced Seattle Mariners pitching himself, and he's played with two recent trade additions before. He broke both down on Seattle Sports' Hot Stove.
3 months ago

Drayer: Mariners weren’t done – How Polanco addition fits

The Seattle Mariners felt they had a roster ready for opening day after two trades on Jan. 5, but they had one more target. On Monday, they got him.
3 months ago

Drayer: How former M’s reliever Danny Farquhar landed back with Mariners as a coach

New Seattle Mariners pitching strategist and assistant pitching coach Danny Farquhar joined the Hot Stove to discuss his journey.
3 months ago

Drayer’s Notebook: Seattle Mariners sign local product to swing role

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports details the latest on the team, including the addition of a pitcher in free agency.
3 months ago

M’s Hot Stove: New coach Brant Brown dives into hitting strategy

New Seattle Mariners offensive coordinator and bench coach Brant Brown joined The Hot Stove Show and dove into the team's hitting.
3 months ago

Mariners Notebook: Arbitration deals, Farquhar return, new RHP

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer gets you up to date with the latest on the team, including salaries for arbitration-eligible players.
3 months ago

Who will be the next Seahawks coach? Huard, Bumpus weigh in

Seattle Sports hosts and former NFL players Michael Bumpus and Brock Huard go through who they'd like to see as Seattle Seahawks coach candidates.
3 months ago

Mariners Breakdown: GM Justin Hollander on latest trades, what’s next

On the return of The Hot Stove on Seattle Sports, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander joined the show to talk through the teams moves.
3 months ago

Drayer: Mariners ‘feel good’ about team after trades, and more could be coming

Shannon Drayer has the latest after the Seattle Mariners' two big trades, including whether the team could still have one big move left.
4 months ago

Drayer: Mitch Garver feels ‘really valued’ with way Mariners see him

New Seattle Mariners slugger Mitch Garver spoke to the media for the first time since his signing. Shannon Drayer shares what stood out.
4 months ago

New M’s DH Mitch Garver is 0 for 31 at T-Mobile Park – is it a problem?

The Seattle Mariners have a new DH in Mitch Garver, who happens to have no hits in eight games at T-Mobile Park. Shannon Drayer takes a close look to see what it says.
4 months ago

Drayer: Digging into Seattle Mariners’ addition of Mitch Garver

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports looks at the reported signing of Mitch Garver and what it signals.
4 months ago

Drayer: What are Mariners’ options in post-Ohtani offseason market?

The decision of Shohei Ohtani to join the Dodgers should kick the MLB offseason into gear for the Seattle Mariners. Shannon Drayer on what's next.
5 months ago

Drayer: Mariners officially add 2 new coaches to Servais’ staff

The Seattle Mariners have announced their coaching staff for the 2024 season, with two new faces joining in key roles for Scott Servais.
5 months ago

Drayer: Where Mariners’ trade with Braves leaves their offseason

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the state of the team following Sunday's big trade with the Atlanta Braves.
5 months ago

Drayer: Good Ty France is hitter Mariners need, and he’s trying something new

A good Ty France is just what the Seattle Mariners need, Shannon Drayer says, and he's attacking his offseason in a different way this winter.
5 months ago

Drayer: What to know as Mariners trade Eugenio Suárez to Arizona

The Seattle Mariners made a notable trade, sending Eugenio Suárez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a pitcher and catcher.
5 months ago

Drayer: Mariners trade for Urías; more news from non-tender deadline

Shannon Drayer has the details on the Seattle Mariners' trade for IF Luis Urías, as well as what the team did at the non-tender deadline.
5 months ago

Can Mariners keep up in AL West? Athletic’s Keith Law weighs in

The Athletic's Keith Law joined Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy to discuss the Seattle Mariners' offseason and status in the AL West. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
5 months ago

Drayer: Mariners close to adding Brant Brown to coaching staff

Brant Brown, who served as Miami Marlins hitting coach in 2023, appears to be joining the Seattle Mariners in a similar role.
5 months ago

Mariners Notebook: Ford DFA, DeLoach added ahead of Rule 5

The Seattle Mariners decided to protect a minor league outfielder from the Rule 5 draft. Shannon Drayer has details on that and more.
5 months ago