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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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 25, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Kelenic gets his timing down with help from Souza

Thanks to a quick chat with Steven Souza Jr., Mariners OF Jarred Kelenic is in a much better place when it comes to his timing at the plate.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 24, 2022
With better secondary pitches, Mariners’ Logan Gilbert keeps raising ceiling

Second-year Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert showcased improved breaking and off-speed pitches Thursday that could signal big things to come.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 24, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Logan Gilbert’s turn, several bullpen updates

Shannon Drayer checks in with the latest from Mariners camp after their lone day off of spring training, including several notes on bullpen options.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2022
Drayer: Robbie Ray as advertised in his Mariners spring debut

The first spring training outing for 2021 AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray in a Mariners uniform on Wednesday was, in a word, impressive.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Set for ST debut, Robbie Ray making presence felt

The first sight of Robbie Ray in a Mariners uniform for a game will be Wednesday afternoon, but he's already impacted the team this spring.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2022
Drayer: Mariners’ Tom Murphy showing a lighter side on the diamond

Whereas Tom Murphy felt the ticking clock last season, the Mariners backstop is in a much better place going into the 2022 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2022
Mariners Notebook: George Kirby, Matt Brash jump into possible rotation battle

Two of the Mariners' top pitching prospects, George Kirby and Matt Brash, made their 2022 spring debuts. Shannon Drayer on that and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Plenty of intrigue with lineup, George Kirby vs D-backs

The Mariners have several veterans playing in an early spring away game, plus Jarred Kelenic alongside Julio Rodríguez in the outfield.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Casey Sadler, ’21 breakout reliever, out for year

Following the Mariners' 7-3 Cactus League loss to the Angels on Sunday afternoon, manager Scott Servais confirmed that Casey Sadler will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2022
Mariners Notebook: Leadoff spot in focus; several bullpen updates

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from Peoria with what Scott Servais has to say about who will hit leadoff, bullpen notes and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2022
Mariners assistant GM details why Jesse Winker was ‘most special bat avaliable’

Mariners assistant GM Justin Hollander told the Cactus League Report the behind the scenes story of the big trade with the Reds.