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 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2021
Mariners Observations: Kikuchi battles, Trammell and Elías shine again

Yusei Kikuchi made it through three innings in his start Monday for the Mariners after a chat got him on track. Shannon Drayer on that and more from the spring loss to Cleveland.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Getting creative without cuts, plus Shed Long Jr. update

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details how the M's are handling minor leaguers in camp with nowhere to send them, the latest on Shed Long Jr. and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 7, 2021
Mariners’ Logan Gilbert impresses vs Angels, while Marco Gonzales faces off with Ichiro

The Mariners had a very interesting split squad day, with prospect Logan Gilbert shining in a Cactus League game and a pair of M's legends stealing the spotlight on a back field.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 7, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Jarred Kelenic gets right to work on his recovery

Jarred Kelenic beat Mariners manager Scott Servais to the team's complex just a day after being diagnosed with a knee strain.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2021
Drayer: Where Jarred Kelenic’s injury leaves Mariners and their top prospect

Jarred Kelenic's push for a spot on the Mariners' roster has taken a hit as he has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his left knee.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2021
Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic will miss time after suffering knee strain

The Mariners will have to slow things down with Jarred Kelenic after he tweaked his knee in Friday's game. Shannon Drayer has details on that, the pitching staff and more from Arizona.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2021
Drayer: Mariners get rare form of triple play, nice debut from Chris Flexen in 3rd straight tie

There was a lot of good to take from the Mariners' 2-2 tie with the White Sox, but the highlight was a kind of triple play seldom seen in baseball.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2021
Mariners Notebook: First chance to see free-agent signing Chris Flexen start

After spending 2020 in Korea, Chris Flexen is set to make his 2021 spring training debut for the Mariners against the Chicago White Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 4, 2021
Drayer: Heart of Mariners’ order shows power, Justus Sheffield duels brother

Mitch Haniger kicked off back-to-back homers for the Mariners, while Justus Sheffield had a highlight pitching in the same game as his brother in Seattle's tie with Colorado.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 4, 2021
Mariners Notebook: Justus Sheffield’s 1st start comes vs brother’s Rockies

When Justus Sheffield makes his first Mariners appearance of 2021 on Thursday, he'll do so against his brother Jordan's team, the Rockies.