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
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2026Randy says he apologized, Cal says WBC drama ‘in the past’
Randy Arozarena issued another statement regarding the World Baseball Classic incident between him and Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2026Gilbert’s final spring start features surprises from Raleigh
Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert wasn't expecting Cal Raleigh to catch his final Cactus League outing. He really wasn't expecting some of the pitches Raleigh was calling for, either.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2026M’s Notebook: Hancock showing new weapon during strong spring
Emerson Hancock is putting together a strong case to grab injured starter Bryce Miller's spot in the Seattle Mariners' opening day rotation.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2026How Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller’s latest bullpen went
Six days after Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller stopped short of throwing a planned bullpen, all went well on Tuesday at spring training.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2026The latest on J.P. Crawford’s shoulder issue and status for season
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford left camp to get his shoulder issue looked at. Shannon Drayer has the latest update from Arizona.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 16, 2026A former Mariners blogfather now helps shape their roster
The history of USS Mariner and Lookout Landing blogs live on in MLB front offices, particularly when it comes to the Seattle Mariners and Dave Cameron.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2026Three more top prospects among latest Mariners spring cuts
The Seattle Mariners re-assigned infielder Michael Arroyo and pitcher Ryan Sloan to minor league camp Sunday. Shannon Drayer has more on the team's plan for the two top prospects.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2026Mariners Notebook: Kirby and Garver, injury updates and more
The latest from Seattle Mariners spring training, where George Kirby is set to throw to a familiar face and a few injury notes have come to light.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2026Muñoz, Mastrobuoni return to M’s camp cherishing WBC experiences
While the WBC journeys for Seattle Mariners INF Miles Mastrobuoni and RHP Andrés Muñoz didn't end how they wanted, they had nothing but good things to say about their time.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2026Arozarena issues statement upon return to Mariners camp
Randy Arozarena didn't speak with media upon his return to Seattle Mariners camp, but his situation with Cal Raleigh doesn't appear to be a lingering issue.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2026Mariners Notebook: A big opportunity for Kade Anderson
For the third time this spring, 2025 MLB Draft pick Kade Anderson gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners. Shannon Drayer on that and more.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 13, 2026Drayer: The reason Cole Young is having a good spring isn’t what you think
Cole Young is hitting well in Seattle Mariners spring training, but it's actually a specific area the M's wanted him to work on where he's really shining.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2026OF Brennen Davis seizing expanded opportunity in M’s camp
With many players away for the World Baseball Classic, former top prospect Brennen Davis has been an early spring training standout for the Seattle Mariners.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2026Mariners’ Bryce Miller stops short of throwing planned bullpen
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller, who is working back from oblique inflammation, did not feel ready for a planned bullpen Wednesday.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2026Cal Raleigh: ‘There’s no beef’ with M’s teammate Randy Arozarena
Cal Raleigh said he doesn't see his interaction with Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena in Monday's World Baseball Classic game as "being a thing at all."
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2026Seattle Mariners Notebook: Camp moves, WBC updates and more
The Seattle Mariners announced some contract news and camp moves on Monday. Shannon Drayer has the details, plus J.P. Crawford's return to the field and some World Baseball Classic notes.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2026Drayer: Why Mariners’ Kirby is testing out calling his own pitches
George Kirby is experimenting with using the PitchCom transmitter to call some of his own pitches. Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details why.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2026Mariners RHP Miller takes positive first step toward return
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller "felt good" after throwing his first bullpen session since being shut down with oblique inflammation 10 days ago.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 7, 2026Notebook: New Mariners reliever Wilcox has ‘opened some eyes’
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer gives her latest report from Peoria, where right-handed reliever Cole Wilcox has had an impressive start to the spring.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 7, 2026Drayer: The coach who helps Mariners maximize the next frontier
In a 17-minute interview, Shannon Drayer spotlights Seattle Mariners mental performance coach Adam Bernero and the impact he's had on the organization.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 6, 20263 Mariners Injury Updates: Brash, Miller, and now Robles
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has an injury report with updates on Bryce Miller and Matt Brash, plus why Victor Robles has missed time this week.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2026Mariners Notebook: A windy adventure; latest on J.P., Miller
A steady 25 mph wind played a big part in the Seattle Mariners' 27-6 Cactus League loss. Shannon Drayer has more on that and some updates on key players.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 4, 2026Drayer: There’s something different about this group of M’s prospects
M's insider Shannon Drayer has finally seen the answer to a question she's been asking the Seattle Mariners for many years.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 3, 2026Why Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz is always seeking veteran advice
Seattle Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is a two-time All-Star and veteran himself, yet he has never stopped learning from veterans throughout MLB.