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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 29, 2020
Drayer: Kendall Graveman embraces relief role, Mariners’ upward direction

The Mariners have bought into the leadership Kendall Graveman showed in 2020, and he explained after re-signing with them Thursday that he's as bought into his new bullpen role.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 29, 2020
Mariners bringing Kendall Graveman back as reliever for 2021

After the Mariners declined a 2021 option for Kendall Graveman at $3.5 million, they're bringing him back on reworked a deal that will guarantee $1.25 million.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 28, 2020
Drayer: Mariners offseason primer — roster status, important dates and what’s next

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has all the important info you need as the offseason has officially begun following the conclusion of the World Series.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Oct 27, 2020
Top Mariners prospect Julio Rodríguez has manager Scott Servais’ attention

After seeing prized Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez up close in Arizona, manager Scott Servais said it's "probably the most excited about any player I have been in quite some time."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 26, 2020
Mariners announce 2021 coaching staff, with one change made

The Mariners have announced their 2021 major league coaching staff, which includes Trent Blank taking over permanently as bullpen coach.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 22, 2020
Mariners notebook: Young M’s getting recognition during awards season

The Mariners' J.P. Crawford and Evan White are Gold Glove finalists, and Kyle Lewis has added another rookie honor. Shannon Drayer breaks down their chances to win major hardware and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 22, 2020
State of the Mariners’ middle infield: A close look at Dylan Moore, J.P. Crawford and Ty France

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer continues her offseason series by breaking down the play and status going forward of three middle infielders for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 20, 2020
Drayer: Do players really get better when they leave the Mariners? We look at results of the Dipoto era

With former Mariners players Mike Zunino and Chris Taylor meeting in the World Series, Shannon Drayer examines whether the refrain of "they get better when they leave" actually applies for players who have left during GM Jerry Dipoto's tenure.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 19, 2020
Mariners Notebook: Fall League underway, Iwakuma calls it a career

It may be the offseason, but that doesn't mean there isn't Mariners news to discuss. Shannon Drayer looks at news regarding young guys and a former pitcher.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 11, 2020
State of the Mariners’ rotation — where Justus Sheffield, Yusei Kikuchi and more stand going into 2021

Unlike with hitters, the 60-game season gave a good idea of where the Mariners' pitching staff stands. Shannon Drayer breaks down what you need to know about Justus Sheffield, Yusei Kikuchi, Justin Dunn and Nick Margevicius.