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 | Jan 19, 2022
Drayer: 3 Mariners in top 20 in new Baseball America prospect rankings

Once again, the Mariners have five players in the first Baseball America top 100 rankings of the year. And they're mostly high on the list, too.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2022
Drayer: Mariners announce 3 international signings to farm system

With MLB's international signing period opening Saturday, the Mariners finally officially announced the three newest Mariners on Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2022
Mariners Hot Stove returns to Tuesday nights on 710 ESPN Seattle

Baseball might be locked out, but we are not. The Mariners Hot Stove returns to 710 ESPN Seattle's airwaves from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 17, 2022
Brian DeLunas, former Mariners bullpen coach, dies at 46

Brian DeLunas, who spent three years with the Mariners including two as bullpen coach, died Sunday night after a battle with kidney disease.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 15, 2022
Drayer: How does the Mariners’ rotation compare to rest of division?

The Mariners added a big arm in Robbie Ray, but how does their current rotation stack up vs the AL West? Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 10, 2022
Drayer: Mariners start Dominate the Zone pitching camp with notable prospects

Even though MLB remains locked out, there is activity for the Mariners with their "Dominate the Zone" pitching camp getting underway.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 7, 2022
Drayer: How does heart of Mariners’ order stack up with rest of AL West?

With the MLB lockout ongoing, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down how Seattle's best hitters compare to the rest of the AL West.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 4, 2022
Drayer: How Mariners plan to get the most out of their coaching staff

Shannon Drayer talked to Mariners director of player development turned MLB coach Andy McKay about how their 12-man coaching staff will work.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 29, 2021
Drayer: Kyle Seager’s Mariners career a good story from the beginning

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down Kyle Seager's career and legacy after the longtime M's third baseman announced his retirement.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 21, 2021
Drayer: Mariners building archive of team history rarely seen in baseball

The Mariners have been collecting items from team history, including one holy grail, with the hopes of eventually putting it all on display.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 11, 2021
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: What Randy Johnson taught Robbie Ray

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer catches you up on the latest about the M's, including new ace Robbie Ray's connection to a Mariners Hall of Famer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 8, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: Which M’s target is best fit, Haniger, lockout

The good news? Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy are not locked out of Talking Mariners. The bad news? Well, no baseball of course.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 1, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: M’s moves reaction, what could be next

The Mariners made some big moves this week, so Shannon Drayer and "Boy Howdy" have a lot to get to in a new Talking Mariners episode.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 29, 2021
Drayer: Where Mariners offseason stands after adding ace Robbie Ray

The Mariners made a big splash Monday with the addition of AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. Shannon Drayer looks at what could be next for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 27, 2021
Drayer: Mariners still have all options on table after Adam Frazier trade

The addition of Adam Frazier won't stop the Mariners from adding any of the free agents they've targeted this offseason, Jerry Dipoto says.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 27, 2021
Mariners get All-Star 2B Adam Frazier for prospects in trade with Padres

The Mariners have added Adam Frazier in a trade with the Padres for Ray Kerr and Corey Rosier. Shannon Drayer has the details.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 23, 2021
Drayer: Too early to panic about lack of moves as Mariners have multiple offseason paths

The Mariners have been quiet this offseason, but even if they miss out on big names, Shannon Drayer says Jerry Dipoto has numerous options.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 23, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: Impending lockout, what happens if M’s can’t land top free agent

It's a brand new Talking Mariners Podcast and Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn continue their offseason look at the team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 18, 2021
Jerry Dipoto says Mariners making ‘real progress’ with free agents, answers key trade question

On 710 ESPN Seattle's Jerry Dipoto Show, he provided the latest update on the Mariners' free agency pursuits and addressed trade scenarios.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 17, 2021
Ichiro to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame in August 2022

The Mariners will finish August 2022 with a celebration as the club has announced Ichiro will be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 16, 2021
What’s Mariners’ Scott Servais, award runner-up, focused on this offseason?

Mariners manager Scott Servais joined 710 ESPN Seattle's Wyman and Bob on Tuesday after finishing second in voting for AL Manager of the Year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 15, 2021
Mariners announce 2022 coaching staff, including some changes

The 2022 Mariners coaching staff has several additions, though the names should all be familiar to those who have followed the team closely.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 11, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: Starting pitching fits, 3B and OF needs, more

It's a brand new Talking Mariners Podcast and Shannon Drayer is joined by Gary Hill to break down pitching options and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 10, 2021
Jerry Dipoto Show: Mariners GM on free agents who ‘control the zone,’ Marcus Semien

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto joined Mike Salk from baseball's GM meetings and provided some names of available players who control the strike zone like Seattle is known to value.