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 14, 2022
Drayer: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez wins AL ROY — inside his remarkable rise

It's no surprise that Julio Rodríguez has been named the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year. But his remarkable rise for the Mariners shouldn't be taken for granted.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 11, 2022
Talking Mariners Podcast: What kind of players are M’s looking for?

M's insider Shannon Drayer and Seattle Sports' Curtis Rogers set the stage for the hot stove in the first Talking Mariners podcast of the year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 7, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Important offseason dates, M’s roster status and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the dates to know during the MLB hot stove season, the state of the M's roster and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 4, 2022
Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez named best rookie in American League by peers

The awards keep coming for Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez, who was named best rookie in the American League as voted by MLB players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 26, 2022
Drayer: How the Mariners’ ‘step back’ after 2018 got them here

As daunting it may seem for the Mariners to improve upon their 2022 playoff season, a look at their "step back" that started in 2018 shows they're capable of tough tasks.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 19, 2022
Drayer’s Notebook: Mariners detail injuries, free agency and roster plans

The Mariners held their end-of-season news conference on Wednesday. Shannon Drayer breaks down everything you need to know.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 17, 2022
Drayer: Inside look at the Mariners clubhouse after season ends

It was a different scene than normal when the Mariners' drought-breaking season came to an end after an 18-inning epic in Game 3 of the ALDS.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 12, 2022
Drayer’s Notebook: Why Mariners stand behind Game 1 decisions

Mariners manager Scott Servais stood by his move in the ninth inning of their ALDS Game 1 loss. Shannon Drayer details Seattle's process.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 10, 2022
Mariners Notebook: ALDS start can’t come soon enough for Logan Gilbert

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the latest from the team after their workout Monday in Houston ahead of Game 1 of the ALDS Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2022
Drayer: Mariners put their stamp on playoffs with signature chaos

Shannon Drayer provides a look at the chaos the Mariners made on the field with their comeback in Toronto, and the chaos that created behind the scenes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 6, 2022
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Excitement, not nerves, evident for M’s in Toronto

From the ground in Toronto, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer shares what she learned from the players, who had an optional workout Thursday, and more notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 3, 2022
Drayer: Mariners know the turning point that put them on path to playoffs

While some may point to the Mariners' brawl with the Angels as the turning point, they said during the celebration Friday night it came a little sooner.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 27, 2022
Drayer: Is Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic finally letting the game come to him?

In four games back with the Mariners, Jarred Kelenic is showing positive adjustments and giving the M's a boost when they need it the most.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 26, 2022
Drayer: What happened on Mariners’ rough road trip, what’s next and injury updates

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer looks at the team's struggles on their recent road trip, looks ahead to their 10-game homestand, and provides injury updates.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 23, 2022
Drayer: Mariners again overcome adversity, must continue due to more challenges

The Mariners again overcame adversity on Thursday, winning as losses and injuries piled up. Shannon Drayer details the team going forward.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 12, 2022
Drayer: ‘Unreal’ Mariners comeback makes it clear they’re ready for big stage

The Mariners showed what they're made of Sunday, coming back after giving up five runs and the lead in the ninth inning to upset the defending champs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2022
Drayer: Rodríguez’s deal with Mariners will help both sides for long time

The Mariners' deal with Julio Rodríguez does a lot for both sides, keeping Julio a Seattle ambassador and sending a message about the team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 21, 2022
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Latest on Kirby and Gilbert, farm system’s standing

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer clears her notebook with how the M's are handling the workloads of their youngest starting pitchers and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2022
Drayer: Mariners’ roster, after adversity, is in place with top Wild Card in play

The Mariners will have their full lineup in place Friday in Texas, and Shannon Drayer details the team's path forward towards the playoffs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 4, 2022
Drayer: The tough part is over for Mariners — now it’s ‘go time’

The Mariners have made it through the toughest part of their second half schedule, and they're flying high after a series win in New York and with returns coming.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 30, 2022
Drayer: ‘Big time’ addition of Castillo answers key questions for Mariners

The Mariners' addition of All-Star RHP Luis Castillo answers important questions about the team. Shannon Drayer breaks down the big splash.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 18, 2022
Drayer: How Mariners went from brink to MLB’s hottest team in a month

The Mariners were not in a good place in mid-June. After going 22-3 over their last 25 including 14 straight wins, it's a whole different story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 8, 2022
Drayer: There’s more to Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz than 102.5 mph heat

Shannon Drayer caught up with Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz, who threw a 102.5 mph fastball past Manny Machado this week, about his path to the big leagues and emergence this season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2022
Drayer: Who are the Mariners now? A look at Seattle’s surge

The Mariners are back within a game of .500 thanks to 12 wins in their last 15 games. Who are they now? Shannon Drayer has the details.