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: What I’m watching closely at Mariners spring training

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Seattle Mariners spring training, insider Shannon Drayer details what she's keeping her eye on in Arizona.
1 day ago

What stood out from latest Seattle Mariners’ Hot Stove show

Shannon Drayer breaks down the highlights from Seattle Mariners pitcher Troy Taylor and three other guests on Tuesday's Hot Stove.
8 days ago

Jerry Dipoto Speaks: What we learned about Mariners’ offseason

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details team president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto's conference with the media on Monday.
9 days ago

Drayer: Jorge Polanco is answer for Mariners’ infield — with question marks

The Seattle Mariners will fill their hole at third base with the returning Jorge Polanco. Insider Shannon Drayer breaks the impact of the surprise move down.
13 days ago

Seattle Mariners Notebook: Non-roster invitees for spring training set

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the list of non-roster invitees for the team's MLB spring training, the return of a former player as a coach, and much more.
14 days ago

Drayer: Ichiro’s remarkable journey on precipice of baseball immortality

It's all but a foregone conclusion Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki will be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Shannon Drayer looks at how he got here.
24 days ago

Drayer: The fascinating Hall of Fame case of Félix Hernández

The longtime Seattle Mariners ace is set to be at the forefront of the argument for a new generation of pitchers.
27 days ago

Wilson: Mariners focused on consistency and doing ‘the little things’

Dan Wilson discuses his first offseason as manager of the Seattle Mariners and what the team will be focused on during spring training.
29 days ago

Drayer: What Donovan Solano signing means for the Mariners

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer on what veteran infielder Donovan Solano, who signed a one-year deal Monday, means for the team.
1 month ago

Morosi: What being MLB Network’s top CF says about Julio Rodríguez

Despite a down year by his standards, the Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez is ranked as MLB Network's No. 1 center fielder. Jon Morosi provides his insight.
1 month ago

Mariners reach deals with seven arbitration eligible players

The final figures for two standout Seattle Mariners starting pitchers were less than expected. Plus, more offseason notes.
1 month ago

Mariners Offseason: How ESPN’s Passan views them right now

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan talked to Seattle Sports' Brock and Salk about what directions are left for the Mariners' offseason.
1 month ago

Mariners claim reliever with interesting background

The Seattle Mariners acquired reliever Hagen Danner, a former Little League World Series star, off waivers from the Blue Jays.
1 month ago

Drayer: Mariners have been quiet so far, so what now?

Shannon Drayer provides the latest look at where things stand for the Seattle Mariners this offseason with little activity and spring training just six weeks away.
1 month ago

Drayer’s Notebook: GM speaks on Mariners’ offseason paths

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander talked to MLB Network Radio this weekend. Shannon Drayer has details on that and more.
2 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ needs haven’t changed, but path to fill them is murky

Not much has changed after the Seattle Mariners left the MLB winter meetings with the same roster needs they entered with.
2 months ago

Morosi dives into idea of Mariners trading Castillo for Boston’s Casas

MLB Network's Jon Morosi made the case for the Seattle Mariners trading their most experienced pitcher for a young Red Sox slugger.
2 months ago

The Mariners will have a strong pitch for Japanese star Roki Sasaki

The Seattle Mariners will make a play for Japanese star pitcher Roki Sasaki, and they're in a strong position to do so. That plus an update on infield pursuits here.
2 months ago

Dipoto shares how Mariners are being ‘very aggressive’ on trade market

"To be that close and to be left frustrated year after year, it puts us in maybe a more aggressive mindset," the Seattle Mariners' Jerry Dipoto said.
2 months ago

Drayer: Where Mariners stand as Winter Meetings approach

It's been a quiet offseason for the Seattle Mariners and much of the rest of MLB heading into the four-day event, which starts Monday.
2 months ago

Mariners and More: What MLB insider is hearing before winter meetings

MLB Network's Jon Morosi speaks on Juan Soto's free agency and shares what's hearing about the Seattle Mariners on the potential trade front.
2 months ago

Drayer: Success of 3 types of Mariners hitters show what they need to target

The Seattle Mariners' offense was much better late in the 2024, and recently acquired players were crucial in that push.
2 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ offensive hires show different approach to staff

The Seattle Mariners typically promote from within their coaching ranks, but they went outside the organization for two new hitting coaches.
3 months ago

Mariners expand role for Edgar Martinez, add experienced hitting coach

The Seattle Mariners have found a way to keep Edgar Martinez involved on the coaching staff and will add experienced hitting coach Kevin Seitzer for 2025.
3 months ago