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
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2023Mariners Notebook: Moore out ‘at least a couple weeks,’ WBC guys return
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has the latest on Dylan Moore's injury and how long he'll be out as well as much more in her latest notebook.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2023Mariners Notebook: Latest on Dylan Moore, Andrés Muñoz, Evan White
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the news from camp in Arizona, including a setback for Dylan Moore, Evan White's Triple-A assignment and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2023Mariners Notebook: An emphasis for Seattle hitters with new MLB rules
With the shift restrictions in MLB this season, Mariners manager Scott Servais believes there will be more importance to two-strike approaches.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2023With trust from Mariners, Tom Murphy embracing lightness — and loudness
Despite veteran catcher Tom Murphy missing the Mariners' playoff run due to injury, the team has made it clear how much they value him.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2023Mariners Notebook: Robbie Ray’s changes not limited to new pitch
With Robbie Ray set to take on the Angels on Monday, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports dives into how he's more comfortable for 2023.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2023Mariners Notebook: Where Luis Castillo stands after latest start
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer reports on Luis Castillo's start in Sunday's win over the Rangers, the latest moves in camp and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2023Mariners Notebook: Flexen ‘looks really good,’ Hummel to play the field
Chris Flexen has gotten off to a great start in camp. Shannon Drayer has the details on that, Cooper Hummel, a potential trade and much more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2023Drayer: Mariners relievers Sadler and Muñoz with big days in different ways
Friday was a big day for Mariners RHPs Casey Sadler and Andrés Muñoz as Sadler threw his first live BP and Muñoz showed off a new pitch.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2023Mariners Notebook: Checking in on Seattle’s bats; WBC updates
We've heard a lot about the Mariners' arms in spring training. What about the bats? Shannon Drayer provides a look at them and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2023Drayer’s Mariners Observations: Kelenic, Julio, injury concerns and more
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer shares her M's observations from Peoria, including injury updates and Jarred Kelenic's spring so far.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2023Drayer: Next for Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez — fulfill childhood dream in WBC
Julio Rodríguez leaves Mariners spring training on Monday to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 4, 2023Mariners Notebook: M’s sloppy in Kirby’s 1st start; injury updates
The Mariners played a sloppy game vs Colorado, resulting in a shorter day for George Kirby. Shannon Drayer has the details on that and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 3, 2023Mariners Notebook: Gonzales and Murphy show adjustments, White’s status
It's a spring of adjustments for Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales and C Tom Murphy, who both impressed in Seattle's win over the Diamondbacks.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2023Drayer: Mariners’ Logan Gilbert showcases new splitter in spring debut
The newest offering in Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert's bag of tricks was on display when he made his first Cactus League start Thursday.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2023Drayer’s Mariners Observations: 3 things from big day in Mesa
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer follows up on three things she said she was watching Wednesday in what turned out to be a notable game against the Cubs.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2023Mariners Notebook: Updates on Evan White, Robbie Ray and more
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from Arizona with what Evan White has to say about his spring so far, insight on Robbie Ray from pitching coach Pete Woodworth and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2023Mariners Notebook: The plan to get even more out of Luis Castillo
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has insight from Scott Servais on what the M's are asking ace pitcher Luis Castillo to do in 2023.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 27, 2023Mariners Notebook: Julio Rodríguez fine, undeterred after wall crash
Julio Rodríguez had a brief moment that caused concern when he crashed into the wall in center field on Monday's Mariners spring trainng game.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2023Mariners Notebook: Jarred Kelenic displays new approach with 2-HR day
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details Jarred Kelenic's big day in a loss to Kansas City, updates on some young M's standouts and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2023Drayer: Mariners get serious in batting cage with revolutionary machine
"You stand in there and you can't believe how realistic it is," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said of the Trajekt Arc.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2023Mariners Notebook: Haggerty in action at 2B, Gonzales on hill
Shannon Drayer has the latest on the Mariners from Arizona, including notes on Sam Haggerty, Evan White, Marco Gonzales and much more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2023Mariners Notebook: 1st game featured rule changes, Berroa impressing
The Mariners opened spring training with a 3-2 win over the Padres, which included a clock violation and a big day from Prelander Berroa.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2023Mariners Notebook: What to expect in games; updates on France, relievers
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer provides a look at what we could see in Cactus League play with new rules and players off in the WBC.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2023Mariners Notebook: Ray starts 1st game with new rules on display
Mariners baseball is officially back with their spring training opener vs the Padres, which will be the first game with the new rule changes.