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 | 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.
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.