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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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 8, 2020
Mariners let bullpen coach DeLunas go among behind the scenes changes

Sources confirm longtime Mariners front office member Roger Hansen, bullpen coach Brian DeLunas, and three key members of the training staff have been informed their contracts will not be renewed.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 7, 2020
Drayer: From overlooked to ‘the guy,’ Kyle Lewis still trending up for M’s

The attention was certainly not on Kyle Lewis in Mariners spring training 2019, and he kept quiet even during his stellar September debut. But in 2020, he showed he had no problem being "the guy" for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 2, 2020
Mariners Podcast: 2020 season wrap-up with the big questions to answer

With the not-so-offseason officially underway for the Mariners, what better way to kick it off than with a podcast with Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 27, 2020
Drayer: Mariners became exceptionally close-knit despite — or perhaps because of — 2020’s challenges

The 2020 baseball season was an especially hard one to get through, but the Mariners come out of it as what manager Scott Servais calls maybe "the tightest group" he's been around.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 25, 2020
Seattle Mariners announce inaugural Hometown Nine class

The Mariners established Hometown Nine this summer to provide costs of participating in elite baseball and softball programs for nine area eighth graders.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Sep 24, 2020
Drayer: Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto encouraged by 2020 results, optimistic about their opportunity in 2021

On the final Jerry Dipoto Show of the season, the Mariners GM spoke at length at what his team has proven this year and the potential of contending for the playoffs in 2021.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 21, 2020
Drayer: Mariners have a plan for prospects with no Arizona Fall League

Baseball America broke the news that the Arizona Fall League won't take place this year. Shannon Drayer caught up with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto to get details on Seattle's plan.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 17, 2020
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto puts speculation about Jarred Kelenic, Logan Gilbert to rest

On Thursday's Jerry Dipoto Show on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners GM dispelled any notion that the M's would call up one of their top prospects before the end of the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 16, 2020
Drayer: Mariners broadcasters break down which MLB changes should stay and which should go

From the universal DH and three-batter minimum to expanded playoffs and seven-inning doubleheaders, MLB has incorporated a lot of change in 2020. Mariners broadcasters discussed what they like and don't like on a recent roundtable segment.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 11, 2020
Drayer: How Strange-Gordon played a role in Moore’s improvement for Mariners

Dylan Moore's emergence at the plate has been a bright spot for the Mariners, and according to Moore, teammate Dee Strange-Gordon is a big reason why.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2020
Drayer: Dare to dream? A look at what stands between Mariners and playoffs

The Mariners' six-game winning streak has thrust them into the playoff race, but just how realistic is their chase? Shannon Drayer looks at what lies ahead.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 1, 2020
Drayer: M’s trade deadline activity shines light on rebuild progress

The Mariners' moves in the past few days revealed insight on how Jerry Dipoto keeps tabs on certain prospects and is making sure Seattle keeps "waves of talent" coming.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 30, 2020
Drayer’s trade breakdown: Hard to see deal with Padres hurting Mariners

With the Mariners looking to continue to add young talent and the Padres in win-now mode, the two top three-ranked farm systems were a good match.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 30, 2020
Mariners’ Dee Gordon’s message: ‘We are tired,’ but the fight will continue

Dee Gordon, one of seven Black players on the Mariners' active roster, spoke about the steps needed to create change and move towards equality.