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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 | 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?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 16, 2021
Drayer: In Mariners’ second half, impact to come from division and trade deadline

The Mariners' priority remains development, but with the team in contention, Shannon Drayer looks at what deciding factors lay ahead in the second half.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 21, 2021
Drayer: Will this Mariners homestand be where they turned the corner?

The roller coaster that is this Mariners' season has reached a point that feels different with their sweep of the Rays and 7-1 run.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2021
Drayer: What Mariners rookie Jarred Kelenic can get out of return to minors

Jarred Kelenic is heading back to Triple-A, which isn't rare for any rookie. Shannon Drayer details what the prized Mariners prospect should get out of the experience.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2021
Drayer: As young Mariners pass milestone, how will they handle the full 162-game season?

The Mariners reached something they didn't get in 2020 -- a 61st game. Mike Blowers provided perspective on the chance to play a full 162 this year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2021
Drayer: Mariners affected by ALS embrace MLB’s Lou Gehrig Day

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has impacted people close to the Mariners' Justin Dunn, Eric Campbell and Jacob Nottingham.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 27, 2021
Drayer: Mariners C José Godoy’s long road to becoming MLB’s ‘Mr. 20,000’

José Godoy spent eight seasons in the minors before getting his chance in MLB with the Mariners, where he received an unexpected national spotlight.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 24, 2021
Drayer: What Mariners’ brutal May means for their goals this season

While the Mariners' record on May 24 isn't pretty, the focus should continue to be on what they do moving forward, writes Shannon Drayer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 13, 2021
Drayer: Debuts of Kelenic and Gilbert mark beginning of next step for Mariners

The MLB debuts of OF Jarred Kelenic and RHP Logan Gilbert could be the start of something great for the Mariners, Shannon Drayer writes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 10, 2021
Drayer: Timing of Jarred Kelenic’s MLB debut fits well for both him and Mariners

With Jarred Kelenic's debut seemingly set, Shannon Drayer looks at why the callup works out well for both Kelenic and the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 3, 2021
Drayer: Why the Mariners won’t be changing to a 5-man starting rotation

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down why the team remains committed to their six-man rotation and what their options are to keep it filled out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 30, 2021
Drayer’s Mariners Breakdown: Despite setbacks, April reveals good signs and what the M’s are up against

The Mariners will finish April above .500 despite struggles with the bats, rotation and injuries. Shannon Drayer breaks down what stands out from Seattle's opening month.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 9, 2021
Drayer: Making sense of Mariners’ struggles to start the 2021 season

The Mariners sit at 3-4 and have had issues both on the mound and at the plate. Shannon Drayer breaks down both sides' issues thus far.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2021
Mariners Season Preview: Mix of youth and vets in harmony and on a mission

For all the excitement the Mariners' young prospects bring, their veteran group is invaluable. In the end, it may be a perfect marriage.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 30, 2021
Marco Gonzales, Mariners’ tone-setter, vows Seattle is ‘prepared to make a statement’ in AL West

No matter the expectations for the Mariners this season, Marco Gonzales has his own. "I've never been a fan of being told when it's OK to win," he said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2021
Mariners Roster Update: Taylor Trammell wins LF spot, rotation is set

Taylor Trammell, the feel-good story of Mariners spring training, not only made the team but punctuated the good news with a big night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2021
Jarred Kelenic won’t make Mariners’ opening day roster, but he’s focused on getting call ‘as soon as possible’

Though Jarred Kelenic is disappointed to be reassigned to the Mariners' minor league spring training, he's accepting of what Seattle has asked of him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Kyle Lewis’ knee ‘not coming along’ quickly as hoped

Kyle Lewis has been out of action all week after banging his knee on the outfield wall. Mariners manager Scott Servais explained why they're being so careful.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Mar 25, 2021
Mariners’ top 3 OF prospects have all opened eyes, but what’s in store for their seasons?

On the weekly Jerry Dipoto Show, the Mariners GM shared why Taylor Trammell, Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodríguez all have impressed this spring and shared hints on what their 2021 seasons could be like.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 24, 2021
Drayer: Mariners’ Mitch Haniger is back in form, and he’s leading not just by example

Mariners All-Star Mitch Haniger has shown this spring he's himself again, and he's embracing being a resource for Seattle's younger players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 23, 2021
Mariners Notebook: The focus for Chris Flexen; Servais’ response to Bauer

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what the M's want to see out of starter Chris Flexen and Scott Servais' playful response to Trevor Bauer saying he wasn't trying when he gave up three homers in an inning to Seattle on Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 22, 2021
Drayer: Unafraid to speak his mind, Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic makes no apologies for who he is

The Mariners haven’t had a player or personality like Jarred Kelenic in a while. Shannon Drayer says those traits are clearly a package deal.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2021
Mariners Observations: Paxton and top prospects steal the show vs Brewers

The Mariners got exceptional performances from James Paxton as well as top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodríguez against Milwaukee.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Plan with 6-man rotation; setback for bullpen arm

Scott Servais and Jerry Dipoto provided a look at the Mariners' starters and how they will use the six-man rotation, while an update on Andrés Muñoz wasn't a positive one.