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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 | May 27, 2024
Drayer: How Mariners are trying to find more consistency at plate

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes a look at how the M's are attempting to turn things around for their offense.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 26, 2024
Drayer: How Mariners pulling Gilbert points to bigger picture

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer dives into why the M's pulled starter Logan Gilbert after just 78 pitches in Saturday's 3-1 loss.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 16, 2024
Drayer: Rojas helping Julio an example of Mariners’ offense evolving

"This might be the hardest working team I have had since we got here," ninth-year Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said. Shannon Drayer dives into how.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 6, 2024
Drayer: Mariners’ 3B platoon has taken off, and earned more action

The Seattle Mariners' third base combination of Josh Rojas and Luis Urías has been among the best in the AL, and one half was glad to play in the outfield to get them both in the lineup.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 29, 2024
Drayer: Why Mariners are sending Jonatan Clase back to Triple-A

The Seattle Mariners have optioned Jonatan Clase to Triple-A and recalled Sam Haggerty ahead of Monday's series opener with Atlanta.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 22, 2024
Drayer: Mariners break down keys to their turnaround on offense

The Seattle Mariners have won two straight series, and an offensive turnaround has been a big part of it. Shannon Drayer has the story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 12, 2024
The interesting story behind big series by Mariners’ Dominic Canzone

The Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone shook off a rocky start to the season by going 5 for 13 with two home runs on the road trip. How?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 10, 2024
Seattle Mariners Notebook: Will dramatic win give M’s a jump?

Cal Raleigh and Scott Servais react to Wednesday's Seattle Mariners win in extra innings, Mitch Haniger weighs in on the offense's struggles and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 8, 2024
Mariners Notebook: Thoughts on offense, more from the road

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from the road trip, including the options the M's may be looking at with their pitching staff this week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 28, 2024
Mariners’ young core, now veterans, fueled by last year’s letdown

Falling back can be a part of growing up, and for the once young core of the Seattle Mariners, it is now part of their DNA.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2024
Why Mariners hitters are embracing new approach to offense

The Seattle Mariners have new players, new coaches and new messaging for their offense. Based on spring training, it's all landing.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2024
Inside how the Mariners’ pitching lab gets most out of relievers

With two of the Seattle Mariners' best relievers beginning the season on the injured list, the team's “pitching lab” has perhaps never been needed more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 25, 2024
Mariners SP Bryan Woo lands on injured list days before season

The Seattle Mariners will have to dip into their thin starting pitching depth before the season starts, with projected No. 5 starter Bryan Woo now set to start the season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 25, 2024
Breakdown: What Mariners bring north this year is very different

How is the group the Seattle Mariners are bringing north from Arizona? Insider Shannon Drayer details the roster -- and some thoughts from clubhouse leaders -- after 40 days at spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 23, 2024
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Expectations for demoted players, more

Shannon Drayer details plans for the players not making the Seattle Mariners' opening day roster and much more in her latest notebook.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2024
Drayer: A look around the diamond as Mariners near opening day

Let's take a trip around the diamond with thoughts on each position as the Seattle Mariners are less than a week from the start of 2024.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2024
Drayer: Where Mariners stand as they enter final days of spring

Shannon Drayer checks in from Arizona with the Seattle Mariners just three days away from breaking their spring training camp.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 19, 2024
Seattle Mariners Notebook: What’s behind offense’s big numbers?

The Seattle Mariners have scored 56 runs in their last seven games. Whether spring numbers matter or not, the process behind them does.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2024
Mariners Notebook: Opening day starter set, plus a pitch clock wrinkle

Shannon Drayer details the makeup of the Seattle Mariners' planned 2024 starting rotation and opening day starter, plus much more from Arizona.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2024
Seattle Mariners Notebook: Checking in on the pitchers

Seattle Mariners' Shannon Drayer caught up with Logan Gilbert after a good outing, and has notes on Luis Castillo, Matt Brash and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2024
Drayer: How Mariners and Servais view start of season differently

After some slow starts in years past, the Seattle Mariners plan to approach the start of the season differently, Scott Servais says.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2024
Drayer: Why 2 young Mariners prospects are of particular interest

Recent iInternational free agent signings Lazaro Montes and Felnin Celesten are two Seattle Mariners prospects worthy of attention.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2024
Mariners vets show they have the backs of top prospects

"This group of veteran players on our team is probably the most open with young players as any group I have ever been around," Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2024
Mariners Notebook: Digging into impressive showing vs Dodgers

The Seattle Mariners took down a stacked LA Dodgers lineup on Wednesday. Shannon Drayer on their big day and some additional notes.