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

Cal Raleigh becomes Mariners’ first Platinum Glove winner

The Seattle Mariners' switch-hitting catcher took home the honor that is awarded to the top overall defensive player in each league.
3 days ago

Drayer: Mariners’ two Gold Glovers took different paths to their awards

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore and catcher Cal Raleigh speak about their honors as American League Gold Glove Award winners.
7 days ago

Drayer: Why ‘Who is the best Mariners pitcher?’ is a great question

Who is the Seattle Mariners' best starting pitcher? Shannon Drayer uses the conversation from our offseason roundtable as a way to look all five pitchers' 2024 seasons.
21 days ago

Seattle Sports’ Mariners roundtable looks at ’24, ahead to offseason

Watch or listen to a two-part roundtable covering the Seattle Mariners' 2024 campaign and upcoming offseason featuring Shannon Drayer, Mike Salk, Bob Stelton and Charlie Furbush.
25 days ago

Cal Raleigh used someone else’s glove on way to Gold Glove nomination

Cal Raleigh is one of two Seattle Mariners up for an American League Gold Glove, but the only one whose path includes taking a teammate's glove.
28 days ago

Drayer: Important dates for Mariners offseason

A guide to all the key days coming up this MLB offseason for the Seattle Mariners, as well as estimated arbitration figures.
30 days ago

Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is finalist for Hall of Fame award

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims is one of 10 finalists on the ballot by the Baseball Hall of Fame for the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, which is presented annually for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
1 month ago

Julio hopes to build off strong finish, learn from tough season

The Seattle Mariners CF feels good about where he's at at the plate and credited hitting coach Edgar Martinez for helping him turn it around.
1 month ago

Mariners are scoring now, with 4 names playing big roles

Three in-season additions and the re-arrival of the Seattle Mariners' best player have been a big part of the offense finding a groove late in the year.
2 months ago

J.P. Crawford helping make a path to big leagues for young players

How J.P. Crawford, the Seattle Mariners' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, is dedicated to growing the game by helping young players.
2 months ago

Drayer: The gloves are off for Mariners’ Bryan Woo

The emergence of Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo continued Wednesday, and his flirtation with perfection maybe wasn't all that big of a surprise.
2 months ago

Mariners Insider: How Edgar, simplified approach is helping offense

Veterans credited new Seattle Mariners hitting coach Edgar Martinez for the team's recent offensive improvements.
2 months ago

Mariners in a nightmare spot as September begins

Technically, the Seattle Mariners are in between. Not mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, but definitely in miracle-required territory
2 months ago

Drayer: Servais reflects on time with Mariners, looks to future

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details what Scott Servais said to a small group of reporters a day after being let go as manager.
3 months ago

Drayer: Looking at Scott Servais’ legacy, why Mariners let him go

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports digs into why the team is moving on from manager Scott Servais and looks at his tenure.
3 months ago

Julio frustrated but keeping belief amid Mariners’ struggles

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez knows he and the offense have been letting down the team's stellar starting rotation.
3 months ago

Rapid progress of Mariners’ Bryce Miller isn’t normal, explains Gilbert

"That's kind of next level," Logan Gilbert said of fellow Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller, who is enjoying a big second season.
3 months ago

Drayer: How Víctor Robles, Mariners landed on a win-win extension

Víctor Robles can usually be heard in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse before games, but he had a different energy on Sunday. We now know why.
3 months ago

The story behind Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz taking his cat on road trips

Many in baseball bring items from home to make life on the road more comfortable, but the most unique item comes with Seattle Mariners All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz.
3 months ago

Mariners Insider: Adjustments pay off for surging Mitch Haniger

The veteran right fielder is starting to see results at the plate after near year-long struggles in his return to the Seattle Mariners.
3 months ago

Drayer: Mariners navigated thin market for deadline adds

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto hopes the deals made tells the team “we want to win."
3 months ago

How Víctor Robles has become a revelation for Mariners

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports details how Víctor Robles has emerged as an invaluable part of the team's lineup.
4 months ago

Drayer: 6 observations on Mariners’ trade for Randy Arozarena

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer weighs in on the big trade that sent two minor-leaguers and a PTBNL to the Tampa Bay Rays.
4 months ago

How Ryan Rowland-Smith helped first Aussie picked No. 1 in MLB Draft

Oregon State 2B Travis Bazzana became the first Australian picked No. 1 in the MLB Draft on Sunday. Ryan Rowland-Smith has helped him since he was 12.
4 months ago