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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 | Dec 17, 2020
Mariners Takeaways: Dylan Moore’s bat puts him in line for 2B job

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what manager Scott Servais had to say about how the 2021 M's will look on the field and his expectations for the team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 16, 2020
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais on bullpen additions, injury updates

Mariners manager Scott Servais spent time talking to the media Wednesday, which was good timing coming off two additions to the bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 16, 2020
Drayer: New Mariners RHP Keynan Middleton reunited with the GM who saw something in him

It's a homecoming and a reunion for Keynan Middleton, the new Mariners reliever who grew up watching M's games and was surprised when Jerry Dipoto drafted him in the third round in 2013 for the Angels.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 16, 2020
Mariners add former Angels closer Keynan Middleton to bullpen

Keynan Middleton, an Oregon native who was drafted by the Angels under Jerry Dipoto, is the newest piece added to the Mariners' bullpen rebuild.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 15, 2020
Drayer: Mariners’ bullpen officially under construction, so what is next?

The Mariners' bullpen is beginning to take shape for 2020 after Tuesday's trade for Rangers closer Rafael Montero. Shannon Drayer looks at what it is now and what could be next.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 14, 2020
Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez leaves winter ball early but healthy

Top Mariners prospect Julio Rodríguez informed Escogido, his winter league club, that he will leave to begin training in preparation for the 2021 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 10, 2020
Mariners again use Rule 5 Draft to add to bullpen, take RHP Will Vest

For the third straight year, the Mariners used the Rule 5 draft to add a potential bullpen arm, taking right-hander Will Vest from the Tigers with the 10th pick.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 10, 2020
Drayer: Mariners’ affiliates hit by seismic change to minor leagues in different ways

Big changes are coming to minor league baseball, which was made clear Wednesday. Shannon Drayer looks at the situation for the four affiliates the Mariners extended invitations to.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2020
Mariners Talk podcast: Timing is right with Haniger’s return, plus building a championship pitching staff

A new edition of Talking Mariners with Shannon and Howdy is here. M's insider Shannon Drayer details the podcast, which you can listen to in this post.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2020
Mariners reportedly add standout KBO pitcher Chris Flexen on 2-year deal

A source confirms that Chris Flexen, a right-handed pitcher, has signed with the Mariners after an impressive season with Korea's Doosan Bears.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 5, 2020
Mariners, OF Mitch Haniger avoid arbitration with contract agreement

The Mariners have avoided arbitration with OF Mitch Haniger as the two sides came to agreement on a contract amount for the upcoming 2021 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 4, 2020
Mariners Notebook: Rodríguez’s Winter Ball progress, M’s add to baseball ops

With MLB Winter Meetings right around the corner, Shannon Drayer looks at the latest Mariners news, including a Julio Rodríguez Winter Ball update and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2020
Mariners tender contracts to 34 for 2021 season, including Mitch Haniger

The Mariners tendered contracts to 34 players Wednesday, including their three-arbitration eligible players -- Mitch Haniger, Tom Murphy and J.P. Crawford.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 26, 2020
Sam Carlson, forgotten but not lost 2nd-rounder, is on a prospect path familiar for the Mariners

Mariners pitching prospect Sam Carlson suffered a huge blow as soon as his career started, but the 2017 second-round pick has grown and is determined, much like the case was for Kyle Lewis, another Seattle prospect who had to come back from a devastating early injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 21, 2020
Mariners Spotlight: The 4 prospects Seattle protected from Rule 5 Draft

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what GM Jerry Dipoto had to say about Taylor Trammell and the three pitchers Seattle has protected from next month's Rule 5 Draft.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 20, 2020
Mariners Insider Podcast: How does slow start to Hot Stove impact M’s?

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back to discuss the latest about the M's and news around baseball. Watch or listen here.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 17, 2020
Ken Griffey Jr. and family join Seattle Sounders FC ownership group

The Seattle Sounders FC have added more star power to their ownership lineup, announcing Tuesday that Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. and family have become a part of the club's ownership.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 16, 2020
Notebook: Mariners end Fall League early due to positive COVID-19 tests

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details what we know about two positive COVID-19 cases at Seattle's Arizona complex plus notes on M's playing winter ball in the D.R.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 11, 2020
Mariners notebook: Rick Rizzs on M’s award winners, remembering Niehaus

Rick Rizzs, the longtime voice of the Mariners, joined Danny and Gallant on Wednesday to discuss the team, Dave Niehaus and share details on the online Toys for Kids auction.
JAKE AND STACY | Nov 10, 2020
Mariners Takeaways: Jerry Dipoto on Kyle Lewis, Hot Stove focus and more

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto joined 710 ESPN Seattle's Tom, Jake and Stacy to discuss Kyle Lewis' award and much more. Shannon Drayer breaks down what stood out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 9, 2020
Drayer: Mariners’ Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis already plans to make another jump next year

Winning Rookie of the Year was a goal for the Mariners' Kyle Lewis, but he shared what he plans to do this offseason to continue his rise in 2021.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 5, 2020
Mariners prospect standouts, answers to questions from Arizona camp

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has details after talking to director of player development Andy McKay about their instructional camp and games in Arizona.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 3, 2020
Turn 2: Mariners’ J.P. Crawford, Evan White take Gold Glove Awards

For the first time 2010, the Mariners have two Gold Glovers as shortstop J.P. Crawford and first baseman Evan White each took their first career awards.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 2, 2020
Drayer: What makes Mariners Gold Glove winners White, Crawford special? M’s IF coach explains

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer caught up with infield coach Perry Hill to find out what makes shortstop J.P. Crawford and first baseman Evan White, both finalists for Gold Glove Awards that will be announced Tuesday, so great in the field.