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 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 3, 2026Mariners Notebook: J.P. returns; Bryce Miller to test out oblique
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has updates on some players who have dealt with soreness in spring training and more from Arizona.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2026Notebook: Gilbert working on pitches, Sloan makes strong debut
Seattle Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert continued working on his cutter and even threw a couple sinkers on Sunday . Plus, what Ryan Sloan did in his first Cactus League game.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2026Mariners RHP Bryce Miller has setback with oblique issue
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller has inflammation in his left oblique, but GM Justin Hollander stressed that "we don't think it's serious."
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2026Notebook: M’s top pick Anderson set for highly anticipated debut
Highly touted left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, is set to make his Seattle Mariners spring training debut.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Feb 27, 2026Jose Ferrer hopes to bring fun and ‘muchos ceros’ to Mariners’ bullpen
It is hard to miss new Seattle Mariners reliever Jose Ferrer on a baseball field, whose fun-loving mentality has earned him the nickname "Chucky."
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2026Mariners Notebook: Matt Brash feels his best since ’24 surgery
Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash is feeling good in his second year since Tommy John surgery. Shannon Drayer has that, an update on J.P. Crawford and more.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2026Josh Naylor shows friendly side by greeting history-making umpire
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor talked about the nice moment Tuesday when he greeted Jen Pawol, the first female umpire in MLB history.