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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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 7, 2023
Drayer’s Notebook: The role players key to Mariners’ surge

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports breaks down the impact of the red-hot team's two catchers and utility man Dylan Moore.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 5, 2023
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Brash and Muñoz step up in bullpen, more

Shannon Drayer has the details on Matt Brash and Andrés Muñoz's bullpen roles with the Seattle Mariners and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 2, 2023
Drayer: Why Mariners hung on to veteran bats, didn’t trade more

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down team president Jerry Dipoto's explanation of the front office's trade deadline activity.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 30, 2023
Drayer: What’s at stake in this Seattle Mariners trade deadline

What will the Seattle Mariners trade deadline action look like before Tuesday afternoon? Shannon Drayer breaks the situation down.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2023
Drayer: Looking for Mariners’ leadership? It was in series win over Twins

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details how the veteran leadership of Tom Murphy and Paul Sewald played keys roles in a big series win in Minnesota.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 20, 2023
Drayer: Mariners’ Kelenic receives ‘painful lesson’ and reminder of why he plays

With help from Dan Wilson and Aaron Goldsmith, Shannon Drayer breaks down Seattle Mariners OF Jarred Kelenic's injury after kicking a cooler.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 12, 2023
Drayer: Will Mariners return ready for another 2nd-half surge?

The Seattle Mariners have work to do after the All-Star break, but perhaps they've already lifted the burden of not living up to expectations in the first half.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 7, 2023
Drayer: Sliver of optimism? Seattle Mariners must capitalize quick

The Seattle Mariners got the good kind of wake-up call Thursday in Houston, but they need to turn it into something bigger soon, writes Shannon Drayer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 20, 2023
Drayer: Mariners seeing results with new approach — will they turn the corner?

The Seattle Mariners are seeing results from their new approach at the plate but are still sitting at .500. This week presents an opportunity, however.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 9, 2023
Drayer: Mariners’ Muñoz not worried about pitch clock upon return

In his return to action on Tuesday, Seattle Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz took a very different tack with the pitch clock than in April.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2023
Drayer: Are Mariners in better shape than at this point last year?

The Seattle Mariners have a better record through 56 games than they did last year, but it doesn't necessarily mean they're in a better spot.