Mariners Insider, Seattle Sports

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 | Nov 22, 2023
Drayer: What to know as Mariners trade Eugenio Suárez to Arizona

The Seattle Mariners made a notable trade, sending Eugenio Suárez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a pitcher and catcher.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 17, 2023
Drayer: Mariners trade for Urías; more news from non-tender deadline

Shannon Drayer has the details on the Seattle Mariners' trade for IF Luis Urías, as well as what the team did at the non-tender deadline.
BUMP AND STACY | Nov 16, 2023
Can Mariners keep up in AL West? Athletic’s Keith Law weighs in

The Athletic's Keith Law joined Seattle Sports' Bump and Stacy to discuss the Seattle Mariners' offseason and status in the AL West. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 15, 2023
Drayer: Mariners close to adding Brant Brown to coaching staff

Brant Brown, who served as Miami Marlins hitting coach in 2023, appears to be joining the Seattle Mariners in a similar role.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 14, 2023
Mariners Notebook: Ford DFA, DeLoach added ahead of Rule 5

The Seattle Mariners decided to protect a minor league outfielder from the Rule 5 draft. Shannon Drayer has details on that and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 10, 2023
Mariners Week That Was: Latest M’s talk as offseason kicks off

Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Seattle Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on Seattle Sports.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 8, 2023
Drayer: Mariners’ path to offseason success? It’s more pitching

The Seattle Mariners need offensive help, but if we're being realistic based on the market in free agency, they should double down on pitching, writes Shannon Drayer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 6, 2023
Seattle Mariners Notebook: Catcher trade; no offer to Teoscar

Shannon Drayer details the latest on the Seattle Mariners, including a catcher-for-catcher swap with Tampa Bay, MLB qualifying offers and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 2, 2023
Seattle Mariners Notebook: News from first day of MLB offseason

On the official first day of the MLB offseason, Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details some awards finalists, a pitcher addition and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 18, 2023
Seattle Mariners Offseason: Key dates for the rest of 2023

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the dates to know for the rest of the year once the MLB offseason gets underway.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 7, 2023
Drayer on Mariners’ offseason, strikeouts, recent comments and more

After a hectic week and end of the season for the Seattle Mariners, Shannon Drayer looks at some comments, key stats and the offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 4, 2023
Mariners Notebook: Reaction to player comments, injury updates

Jerry Dipoto shared his reaction to Cal Raleigh's comments about the Seattle Mariners' midseason trade of Paul Sewald. Shannon Drayer on that and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 3, 2023
Drayer: What’s Mariners plan to step forward after early end to ’23?

Shannon Drayer provides the details from the Seattle Mariners' end-of-season press conference where they addressed going forward after missing the playoffs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 30, 2023
Drayer: Raleigh makes strong statement after Mariners fall short

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer sets the scene from the clubhouse after the M's were eliminated from playoff contention, most notably comments by catcher Cal Raleigh.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 21, 2023
Drayer: What to know as Mariners enter final stretch in playoff chase

The Seattle Mariners are in the home stretch of their season. Shannon Drayer has what you need to know as they enter their final 10 games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 20, 2023
Drayer: Mariners find payoff in not trying to do too much

Seattle Mariners slugger Teoscar Hernández talked to Shannon Drayer about his successful night at the plate in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the A's.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2023
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Talks play role in needed win

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais was busy with talks to players on Monday who went on to come up big in their 5-0 win over the A's.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 11, 2023
Drayer: With eyes opened, Mariners’ Kelenic set free to return

Jarred Kelenic makes his Seattle Mariners return after 45 days out due to a fractured foot with a new mindset. Shannon Drayer has the story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2023
Drayer: Mariners’ Kirby shows ‘better understanding’ after critical comments

Seattle Mariners starter George Kirby addressed his critical postgame comments after Friday's game. Shannon Drayer has the story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 5, 2023
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Tough September, Muñoz and more

"If you look at our schedule, we don't have any easy ones," Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said. M's insider Shannon Drayer on that and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 1, 2023
Drayer: Mariners enter September having turned the tables

The same Seattle Mariners team that frustrated you April through June has turned the tables and given you every reason to dream big.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 25, 2023
Mariners Injury Updates: Status of Kelenic, plan for return

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander provided a big injury update on Friday. Shannon Drayer has the details.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 21, 2023
Drayer: How the Mariners have turned into the AL’s hottest team

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer provides a look at how the M's have put together the best record in the American League since July 1.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2023
Drayer: Why Mariners will utilize 6-man rotation when Woo returns

When Bryan Woo returns from the injured list, the Seattle Mariners will utilize a 6-man rotation. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.