Shannon Drayer
Shannon Drayer is the Mariners Insider for 710 ESPN Seattle and 710Sports.com. She hosts the Mariners pregame and postgame, Hot Stove and Cactus League Report shows on 710 ESPN Seattle, and an offseason podcast on 710Sports.com. A University of Washington graduate, she joined 710 ESPN Seattle for the station's launch in 2009 and has covered the Mariners since 1999. Follow Shannon: @shannondrayer
-
Mariners notebook: Sam Carlson takes a big step — pitching to teammates
Sam Carlson was a highly-touted Mariners draft pick in 2017, but Tommy John surgery and setbacks have held him back for two years. On Friday, he made a big step in his comeback.Comments -
Drayer: New dad Dee Gordon arrives to Mariners camp in unfamiliar role
Dee Gordon has arrived to Mariners camp as a new dad and with his 2B position given to a rookie. Gordon told Shannon Drayer he's ready to compete in 2020. -
Drayer: 2 surgeries later, Mitch Haniger rejoins Mariners in Peoria
Mitch Haniger reported to the Mariners after undergoing two surgeries in the last month. Despite the setback, he's confident in his ability to bounce back. -
Drayer: Now Mariners longest-tenured player, Kyle Seager embracing role to help rebuild along
Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager used to have several more veterans around him in the clubhouse. In 2020, his role will be to help out the team's young players. -
Mariners notebook: Changes likely coming to how teams use video
Mariners manager Scott Servais thinks changes are coming to how teams use their video rooms during games, something he said would be welcome. -
Mariners notebook: A day in the life of a catcher during spring training
Mariners catchers have an awful lot on their plates during spring training. How much? Tom Murphy gave Shannon Drayer a look at his typical day in Peoria. -
Mariners notebook: Murphy helping Sheffield get the most out of his fastball
Mariners catcher Tom Murphy working with left-hander Justus Sheffield ended up drawing interest at spring training Monday morning. -
Mariners notebook: Gilbert and Kelenic impress early, Swanson gearing up
The Mariners' camp is getting crowded with new additions while some of the young guys are progressing well early on, like Jarred Kelenic and Erik Swanson. -
Mariners notebook: Pitching evolution, Mallex Smith’s reason for a haircut
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the latest from spring training in Arizona, including what's new by the pitching mounds and Mallex Smith's baseball-related reason for shorter hair this year. -
Drayer: Mariners have no timeline for Haniger after 2nd surgery of 2020
Mariners OF Mitch Haniger underwent his second surgery of the year, this time on his back, making it even less clear when he'll start his 2020 season. -
Drayer: Now a veteran, Taijuan Walker ready to give back in Mariners reunion
Taijuan Walker has reunited with the Mariners on a one-year deal. With more years under his belt, he's now a veteran and is ready to help the young team. -
Mariners notebook: New plan for bullpen, late-innings guy identified
How will new MLB rules for 2020 impact the Mariners pitching staff? And who will get the ball late in games out of the bullpen? Shannon Drayer has notes on those topics and more. -
Mariners notebook: Kikuchi’s changes evident at start of spring training
New Mariners pitcher coach Pete Woodworth considered what he saw Wednesday from Yusei Kikuchi to be a step in the right direction. Shannon Drayer has that and more from Day 1 of pitchers and catchers reporting. -
Mariners reunion with Taijuan Walker is on with 1-year deal
Taijuan Walker is a Mariners pitcher again, as the 27-year-old right-hander was at the team's Spring Training complex Wednesday and made an indication on Twitter that he has joined the M's. -
Drayer: Mariners begin a very different, very important Spring Training
Mariners pitchers and catchers report Wednesday to a Spring Training that will feature an especially young team and could mark an important period in team history.
Top Stories
