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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2021
Mariners Observations: Evan White’s slam, Jarred Kelenic’s return and relief standouts

Shannon Drayer breaks down what stood out with the Mariners' pitchers and hitters in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday night, plus Jarred Kelenic's return from injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2021
Mariners Observations: Julio Rodríguez leads a long list of highlights in 13-0 win over Royals

The Mariners exploded on offense, but that was far from the only highlight Tuesday. Shannon Drayer details a big night plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Latest on LF battle, injury updates on Kelenic and Elías

Mariners manager Scott Servais detailed what the left field battle will come down to, and Seattle got good and bad news on the injury front Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2021
Mariners make first cuts of spring training earlier than expected

The Mariners made their first moves of spring training Monday. Shannon Drayer has who is going where and why the M's need to make cuts before they had planned.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2021
Mariners Observations: James Paxton pitches, Kelenic and Murphy updates

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has the latest from spring training, including how James Paxton threw Monday, injury notes and why cuts may come soon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2021
Mariners Observations: Yusei Kikuchi, bullpen keep strong pitching run going

Yusei Kikuchi had good stuff in the Mariners' 5-4 win over the Brewers on Sunday, and a turnaround for key members of the bullpen continued.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2021
Mariners Notebook: What’s missing this spring, plus injury updates

Shannon Drayer takes a different approach to her annual look at a Sunday morning in the Mariners' clubhouse, plus provides the latest on Roenis Elías, Jarred Kelenic and Jake Fraley.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2021
Mariners Observations: Marco Gonzales sharp against father’s Rockies

Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales looked ready for the regular season against the Rockies, striking out five batters in four scoreless innings.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Dunn, Margevicius make strong cases for rotation spot

The Mariners may have a tough choice to make regarding the final rotation spot with the way Justin Dunn and Nick Margevicius are pitching.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Servais reacts to Minor League Baseball rule changes

When Minor League Baseball returns, it will look different. Shannon Drayer has Mariners manager Scott Servais' reaction to new rules in 2021.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2021
Mariners Observations: Jake Fraley breaks out, M’s have strong showings vs Dodgers’ stars

Jake Fraley crushed his first two hits of the spring, and the Mariners hit around Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer in a 4-4 tie with the Dodgers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Competition for bullpen spots ready to heat up

Relievers have been struggling for the Mariners, but the team is looking beyond the results. Shannon Drayer explains in her latest notebook.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2021
John Stanton explains how Mariners will structure leadership differently

Mariners chairman John Stanton spoke to media Wednesday about the team's president vacancy and how it will have a clear split in leadership.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Ty France keeping it simple as he starts 2021 red hot

There may not be a hotter hitter on the planet right now than Mariners IF Ty France. France and Scott Servais break down what's working.