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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 | Jun 30, 2022
Mariners OF Marcus Wilson describes MLB debut, 1st plate appearance

It was a long time coming for Mariners OF Marcus Wilson as he finally made his MLB debut on Wednesday. Shannon Drayer has the details.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 24, 2022
Drayer: How Mariners’ starting rotation has gone on franchise-best run

How has the Mariners' starting rotation gone on such a marvelous run over the last few weeks? Shannon Drayer has the details.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 22, 2022
Drayer: Mariners’ Ken Giles’ long path back to big leagues finally complete

Ken Giles finally made his Mariners debut on Tuesday night, coming after a year and a half out of the big leagues due to two injuries.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 9, 2022
Drayer: Mariners don’t back down, look different in 4 straight series wins

The Mariners both stayed true to themselves and made some changes to go from a slow start to four series wins in a row, Shannon Drayer writes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 6, 2022
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: 1-run wins setting up another June turnaround?

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports looks at Seattle's three straight series wins and highlights some stories from her notebook.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 13, 2022
Drayer: Kelenic’s demotion is best way to get him where Mariners need him to be

What should you know about Jarred Kelenic's demotion by the Mariners to Triple-A? Shannon Drayer has the details with help from Mike Blowers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 6, 2022
Drayer: Mariners’ Kelenic is scuffling, but still in good place to take step forward

It's been a slow start for Jarred Kelenic, but Shannon Drayer breaks down why he and the Mariners feel he's trending in the right direction.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 29, 2022
Mariners address frustrating strike calls against rookie Julio Rodríguez

Mariners manager Scott Servais finally let an umpire have it for a called strike 3 on Julio Rodríguez, and revealed how the M's are addressing it.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 21, 2022
Drayer: If this is breakout season for Mariners’ Logan Gilbert, he’s off to great start

Robbie Ray is the reigning AL Cy Young and Matt Brash has grabbed the attention, but it's Logan Gilbert leading the charge for the Mariners' rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 19, 2022
Drayer on Mariners: 11 things that stand out through 10 games

The Mariners are 5-5 as they head into their fourth series of the season Tuesday. M's insider Shannon Drayer shares her first impressions.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 7, 2022
What the Mariners are bringing north: Drayer breaks down the roster

The Mariners have their roster set as they move north for the regular season. Shannon Drayer details everything you need to know.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 6, 2022
Drayer: Embracing rookie lessons, Mariners’ Kelenic now in a good place

Jarred Kelenic has a new approach at the plate thanks to some help from Mark McGwire, but the Mariners outfielder also has valuable perspective thanks to both his rookie season and his mom.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 4, 2022
Drayer: Mariners asked Julio Rodríguez to ‘light it up’ — now ‘it’s on’

The Mariners will begin the season with 21-year-old phenom Julio Rodríguez on the roster. Shannon Drayer breaks down what comes next.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 2, 2022
Rookie Matt Brash wins final spot in Mariners starting rotation

Matt Brash didn't get a chance to pitch after being called up to the Mariners late last season, but he has a guarantee now after making Seattle's rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 2, 2022
Mariners’ Matt Brash, George Kirby don’t blink; Billy Hamilton makes case for roster

Matt Brash and George Kirby had their final chance to impress the Mariners and make the rotation Friday night, while Billy Hamilton showed his value with a show-stealing catch.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Bullpen dealt another blow with Ken Giles injury

For the second time this spring, the Mariners have a spot to fill in their bullpen due to an injury to a veteran expected to play a big role.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2022
Knocking down the door? Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez wows with electric night

Top Mariners prospect Julio Rodríguez is checking every box to make the club, especially after his inside-the-park homer Thursday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 30, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Will M’s carry Cal Raleigh as third catcher?

How will the Mariners use their extra roster spots in April? Shannon Drayer looks at how catcher, and Cal Raleigh, figures in.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 29, 2022
Drayer: Mariners even more comfortable with standout bullpen for 2022

The Mariners had one of the best bullpens in the big leagues in 2021, and the relievers are even "more stable this year," says Scott Servais.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 28, 2022
Mariners Notebook: A look at what will determine rotation order

What will the Mariners' starting rotation look like when the regular season begins? Scott Servais shared some hints Monday morning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2022
Young arms Brash, Kirby highlight Mariners’ ‘best game of the spring so far’

The Mariners had two top prospects strike out six over three innings Sunday, but the bats also delivered in a 7-1 win over the A's.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Prospects battling for rotation spot take center stage

Matt Brash and George Kirby, two highly-regarded prospects and rotation candidates, will once against pitch on the same day for the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Flexen not sharp but bats produce in tie with Brewers

Shannon Drayer details the Mariners' 7-7 tie with the Brewers from spring training in Arizona on Saturday as well as what's on tap Sunday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2022
Drayer: New Mariners RHP Sergio Romo not shy about sharing his experience, passing it on

The Mariners added a reliever with plenty of experience in Sergio Romo, who's excited to join a winning team and pass on some wisdom.