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Shannon Drayer

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

SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 19, 2026
There’s more to top Mariners prospect Kade Anderson than the numbers

Mariners director of player development Justin Toole shared what he's seen from prospect Kade Anderson, who has dominated Double-A this year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2026
Dipoto details Mariners’ plan for Colt Emerson’s wrist injury

The Mariners initially planned to send Colt Emerson down, but his disclosure of a wrist injury changed their course.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 11, 2026
Cal Raleigh answers for the Mariners’ struggles

Cal Raleigh was the first person to face the media at Yankee Stadium after the Mariners' fifth straight loss, and he addressed the fault for the team's disappointing season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 2, 2026
‘He was loved here’: M’s pitchers reflect on Luis Castillo’s impact

The veteran starter, who was traded Saturday, helped bring along many members of Seattle's pitching staff.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 26, 2026
Mariners’ Dipoto explains change to hitting coach staff

"To do something that changed our direction was necessary," Jerry Dipoto said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 15, 2026
Watch: How Logan Gilbert started chasing velocity

The M's right-hander detailed the work that's gone in to the improved velo on his fastball and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 4, 2026
Ichiro to headline Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park

Ken Griffey Jr. will serve as the Mariners Alumni Derby commissioner, while Nelson Cruz and Jay Buhner will captain the two teams.
SHANNON DRAYER | May 21, 2026
No Drama: J.P. Crawford, calm in the Mariners’ storm

J.P. Crawford is showing that any expectations that the arrival of Colt Emerson in Seattle would make for an uncomfortable situation were wrong.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 9, 2026
Mariners detail rotation plan upon Bryce Miller’s return

Bryce Miller will make his 2026 debut on Wednesday. Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what that means for the club's starting rotation plans.
SHANNON DRAYER | May 7, 2026
Drayer: After big series win, can Mariners be what they hoped?

Are the Seattle Mariners on the upswing after handing Atlanta its first series loss?
SHANNON DRAYER | Apr 17, 2026
Drayer: Andrés Muñoz, Mariners coach discuss his early struggles

Closer Andrés Muñoz doesn't feel right with his slider, but Seattle Mariners pitching strategist and coach Trent Blank has a different view on the two-time All-Star.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 8, 2026
Mariners’ Donovan working through ‘growing pains’ at 3B

Brendan Donovan is frustrated with some of the difficulties he's had in his transition to third base for the Seattle Mariners. His remedy to the situation? Keep putting the work.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 31, 2026
Drayer: A closer look at Mariners’ extension with Colt Emerson

The Seattle Mariners have made another significant commitment and now appear to be set up the middle with a big extension with prospect Colt Emerson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 24, 2026
Drayer: This season, the Mariners replace hope with expectations

Coming off a division title and ALCS appearance, the Seattle Mariners are ready to embark on a 2026 season that is perhaps the most anticipated in franchise history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 24, 2026
Drayer: The state of the Mariners as camp breaks for opening day

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what you need to know before Thursday's season opener against Cleveland.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 23, 2026
Where things stand with Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller

Bryce Miller said he felt "100% for the first time in a long time" throwing a bullpen on the last day of Seattle Mariners spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2026
Drayer: Mariners to go with Garver as backup catcher

One of the few roster decisions for the Seattle Mariners has been made, as Shannon Drayer reports the M's will go with Mitch Garver as their backup catcher.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2026
Randy says he apologized, Cal says WBC drama ‘in the past’

Randy Arozarena issued another statement regarding the World Baseball Classic incident between him and Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2026
Gilbert’s final spring start features surprises from Raleigh

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert wasn't expecting Cal Raleigh to catch his final Cactus League outing. He really wasn't expecting some of the pitches Raleigh was calling for, either.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2026
M’s Notebook: Hancock showing new weapon during strong spring

Emerson Hancock is putting together a strong case to grab injured starter Bryce Miller's spot in the Seattle Mariners' opening day rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2026
How Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller’s latest bullpen went

Six days after Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller stopped short of throwing a planned bullpen, all went well on Tuesday at spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2026
The latest on J.P. Crawford’s shoulder issue and status for season

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford left camp to get his shoulder issue looked at. Shannon Drayer has the latest update from Arizona.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 16, 2026
A former Mariners blogfather now helps shape their roster

The history of USS Mariner and Lookout Landing blogs live on in MLB front offices, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Mariners and Dave Cameron.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2026
Three more top prospects among latest Mariners spring cuts

The Seattle Mariners re-assigned infielder Michael Arroyo and pitcher Ryan Sloan to minor league camp Sunday. Shannon Drayer has more on the team's plan for the two top prospects.