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 | Mar 4, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 3, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2023
Drayer: 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2023
Drayer’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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 27, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2023
Drayer: 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2023
Mariners 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2023
Mariners Notebook: Ty France refreshed after injuries hurt his hitting

Mariners first baseman Ty France has finally opened up about injuries that held him back offensively in the second half of last season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2023
Drayer: A different feeling on Day 1 for Mariners after taste of playoffs

Coming off their first postseason appearance in two decades, the Mariners have a different kind of hunger as they begin spring training workouts.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 20, 2023
Mariners Notebook: Top prospect Harry Ford in line for eventful spring

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details news and more from spring training in Arizona, including a look at catcher prospect Harry Ford's big spring plans.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 15, 2023
Drayer on Mariners spring training: What we’ll be watching

With Mariners pitchers and catchers reporting to Arizona, spring training has arrived. M's insider Shannon Drayer shares what she'll be looking at closely.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 10, 2023
Drayer: Does an Astros broadcaster see the Mariners closing gap with Houston?

In her final look at the AL West, Shannon Drayer looks at the Astros with Steve Sparks, who thinks highly of the Mariners heading into 2023.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 9, 2023
Drayer: How close are the A’s to challenging the Mariners as a contender?

Are the A's close to competing with the Mariners? Will they stay in Oakland? Shannon Drayer got the details from A's Cast host Chris Townsend.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 8, 2023
Drayer: Are big-spending Rangers ready to compete with the Mariners?

In her latest look at the Mariners' AL West foes, Shannon Drayer shares what broadcaster Jared Sandler says about the big-spending Rangers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 7, 2023
Drayer: Do Mariners need to keep close eye on Angels in AL West?

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer kicks off her series looking at Seattle's AL West rivals with insight from Sam Blum, Angels reporter for The Athletic.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 2, 2023
Drayer on Mariners: What we know and what will be answered in spring

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer looks around the team's roster after hearing from Jerry Dipoto, Scott Servais and Justin Hollander at media day.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 31, 2023
Drayer’s Notebook: Mariners set spring invites, add LHP with local ties

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the latest from the team, including 32 non-roster invites to spring training and the addition of Taylor Saucedo.
BROCK AND SALK | Jan 26, 2023
Dipoto: How Mariners plan to handle rest for J.P., pitchers’ workloads

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details Thursday's Jerry Dipoto Show, including insight on shortstop J.P. Crawford and the starting rotation.