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 | Nov 4, 2021
Jerry Dipoto Show: Mariners have sights set on ‘centerpiece-type players’

Jerry Dipoto usually looks to the trade market to build the Mariners, but he told Mike Salk he's focused on a "really good" free agent class.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 3, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: 3B names to watch, Seattle’s ‘untouchables’ and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back talking M's with a look at third baseman, the offseason and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 3, 2021
Drayer: Mariners’ offseason starts with surprise as Yusei Kikuchi elects free agency

The Mariners declined Yusei Kikuchi's club option, and he surprisingly declined his player option. Shannon Drayer breaks down the news.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 31, 2021
Mariners inform 3B Kyle Seager they will decline his 2022 option

Kyle Seager received news this week that the Mariners will not pick up his option for 2022, making him a free agent this offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 28, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: Potential targets, Griffey, Haniger and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back talking M's with a quick look at free-agent targets and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 28, 2021
Dipoto Show: Why Mariners trades might come together quickly

Jerry Dipoto has said he expects to be "very aggressive out of the gates" this offseason, and the Mariners GM provided an update on that Thursday morning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 22, 2021
Mariners make 6 roster moves ahead of 40-man roster crunch

The Mariners announced six player moves Friday afternoon, creating three 40-man roster spots ahead of an expected offseason roster crunch.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 7, 2021
Talking Mariners Podcast: Diving deep into exciting final push of 90-win season

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to start breaking down the 2021 M's season and an important upcoming offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 7, 2021
Drayer: Mariners know what they want to spend on, how current roster figures in

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Servais painted a clear picture of what they want to do this offseason, and yes, the plan is to add payroll.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 6, 2021
Drayer: What we can learn about Mariners from key points in their 90-win season

You can't learn everything about the direction the Mariners are heading just from how they go into the offseason. Shannon Drayer shares what was revealed at key points on their way to 90 wins.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 4, 2021
Drayer: How Mariners’ 90-win journey wildly differed from April 1 expectations

The 2021 Mariners season looked very different from Rick Rizzs' opening line from the radio booth in the Dave Neihaus Broadcast Center on April 1 illustrated.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 28, 2021
Drayer: Who is Mariners rookie pitcher Matt Brash? Here’s what you need to know

The Mariners are calling up pitching prospect Matt Brash before Tuesday's game. Shannon Drayer provides a look at why he's become an option.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 24, 2021
Drayer: With Yusei Kikuchi’s next start uncertain, could Mariners turn to Matt Brash?

The Mariners haven't made a decision on Yusei Kikuchi's next start, but Shannon Drayer explains how they could turn to prospect Matt Brash.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 24, 2021
Drayer: Making sense of Mariners’ playoff chances with just 9 games left

How could the Mariners make the playoffs in 2021 with just nine games remaining? Shannon Drayer breaks down what needs to happen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 21, 2021
Drayer: Mariners, still alive in playoff race, setting up a lot to look forward to

The Mariners' playoff chase has delayed the usual look ahead that happens in September, but the future is clearly bright for baseball in Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2021
Drayer: Breaking down what stands between Mariners and a wild card spot

Can the Mariners and their goldfish memories outmaneuver three of the four other teams fighting for the AL's two wild card spots?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 2, 2021
Drayer: Mariners’ path forward is clear and with important continuity with extensions of Dipoto, Servais

The Mariners gave new deals to Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais. Shannon Drayer breaks down what it means and why it's big for the franchise.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 30, 2021
Mariners hope José Marmolejos can bring ‘thump’ he showed with Tacoma

José Marmolejos is back with the Mariners after posting eye-popping stats in 72 games with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers this season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 20, 2021
Drayer: Joe Smith has been Mariners’ new impact arm since trade deadline

Joe Smith wasn't expected to be an impact addition for the Mariners, but he's been an important member of the bullpen since coming over from Houston.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 8, 2021
Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic comfortable for first time in MLB: ‘My mentality is way different’

With a key adjustment and newfound path to confidence, Mariners rookie Jarred Kelenic tells Shannon Drayer he feels like he took the weight of the world off his shoulders.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 1, 2021
Drayer: Finding players like Abraham Toro is what Mariners do, but will that model change?

Jerry Dipoto said acquiring players like Abraham Toro is what the Mariners do, but what about when it's time to spend either with money or prospects?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 29, 2021
Drayer: Mariners’ trade deadline plan becomes clear with Diego Castillo

Two days after a trade with the Astros casued a stir, Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto was able to tell the whole story Thursday after a deal with the Rays.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 29, 2021
Drayer: What role could depth of Mariners’ farm system play at MLB trade deadline?

While the Mariners will likely try to quickly move teams off of talking about their top six prospects, Shannon Drayer explains how Seattle still has plenty of young players to use in trades before Friday's deadline.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 26, 2021
Drayer: Mariners proved they match up well vs A’s — could Astros be next?

The Mariners are already 3-1 in a most important homestand against the two best teams in their division. Are they set up to surprise Houston like they did Oakland?