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 | Jan 26, 2021
Mariners hoping planned new MLB rule changes to fit their roster better

The Mariners are moving forward with a six-man starting rotation again, but Scott Servais' plans for the bullpen depend on a rule MLB agreed upon before last season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 25, 2021
Cactus League recommends delaying MLB spring training in Arizona

If things had looked a little too normal heading into 2021 MLB spring training, that came to an end Monday morning with a letter from the Cactus League.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Jan 21, 2021
Jerry Dipoto Show: Mariners’ plans for spring training, rotation, fans at park

The Jerry Dipoto Show returned Thursday on 710 ESPN Seattle. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has takeaways from the GM's interview.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 20, 2021
Mariners Hot Stove: A close look at Justus Sheffield’s relationship with pitching coach Pete Woodworth

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the most recent Mariners Hot Stove show on 710 ESPN Seattle, which featured pitching coach Pete Woodworth and two of his charges.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 19, 2021
Did Mariners have to change their 2021 plan? Not in the way you may expect

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto addressed why the team hasn't made many moves this offseason and the makeup of Seattle's pitching staff for 2021.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 15, 2021
Mariners’ reported international signings include pair ranked in top 50

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details reported international signings the team made Friday as well a look at other AL West teams.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 15, 2021
Mariners agree to 2021 contracts with final 3 arbitration-eligible players

The Mariners took care of some business Friday morning, coming to agreement on contracts for the 2021 season with J.P. Crawford, Tom Murphy and Rafael Montero.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 14, 2021
Mariners Virtual Baseball Blast to provide 2 weeks of FanFest-like experience

The Mariners Virtual Baseball Blast will take place online over the last two weeks of January with a host of interactive events for fans.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 13, 2021
Mariners Hot Stove Show: A visit with Marco Gonzales plus an expert’s look at the farm system’s top talent

Left-handed pitchers Marco Gonzales and Anthony Misiewicz were just two guests on the latest Mariners Hot Stove Show on 710 ESPN Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 12, 2021
Hisashi Iwakuma reunites with Mariners as special assignment coach

The Mariners announced Tuesday that Hisashi Iwakuma has rejoined the organization as a special assignment coach reporting directly to GM Jerry Dipoto.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 8, 2021
Drayer: Where the Seattle Mariners’ 26-man MLB roster currently stands

With pitchers and catchers set to report next month, Shannon Drayer takes a close look at how the Mariners' current MLB roster is shaping up.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2021
Mariners Hot Stove Show: Interviews with Jerry Dipoto, Evan White highlight 2021 premiere

The Mariners Hot Stove Show returned to 710 ESPN Seattle on Tuesday night. Listen to the full show and read full details from Shannon Drayer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 4, 2021
Drayer: New prospect rankings show how far Mariners’ system has come

Baseball America released its top 10 Mariners prospect list Monday. Shannon Drayer looks at how it compares to the start of the rebuild in 2018 and beginning of Jerry Dipoto's tenure in 2015.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 19, 2020
Mariners Prospect Watch: Who has caught Servais’ eye this offseason?

Mariners manager Scott Servais shared his observations on some of the team's top prospects this week. Shannon Drayer looks at what he said.
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.