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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 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2020
Drayer: Mariners players use their platform, explain decision to not play

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer provides a closer look at why Seattle's players voted unanimously to not play Wednesday night against the Padres.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 24, 2020
Drayer: How Mariners, MLB have been able to stay on the field under extraordinary conditions

The baseball season has weathered bumps to make it through a month. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down why things have worked and the sacrifices that have been necessary to keep things on track.
DANNY AND GALLANT | Aug 20, 2020
Drayer: Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto discusses trade deadline, Kyle Seager, Daniel Vogelbach and more

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto spoke at length about the upcoming MLB trade deadline, how Kyle Seager fits into the team's future plans and more with 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny and Gallant on Thursday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 16, 2020
Mariners’ Dee Gordon has an idea to grow MLB — an all-Black WBC team

As MLB celebrates the centennial of the founding of the Negro Leagues, the Mariners' Dee Gordon has an idea to both raise awareness of the history of the Negro Leagues and grow the game.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2020
Drayer: Top prospects help carry Mariners to impressive farm system ranking

The rebuild seems to be working for the Mariners, who have Baseball America's No. 3 farm system. Shannon Drayer takes a closer look at the prospects.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 7, 2020
Drayer’s Mariners Check-In: Observations on Seattle’s youth movement, pitching and plan

The Mariners will hit the quarter mark of the season Friday. What stands out about baseball's youngest team? Shannon Drayer shares her observations and explains why it's so far, so good despite a 5-9 record.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 6, 2020
Drayer: Have the Mariners opened the door on a Kelenic debut this year?

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said Thursday on 710 ESPN Seattle that Jarred Kelenic's arrival in Seattle could be late this year. Shannon Drayer looks at if the M's have made a change in plans for their top prospect.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2020
Drayer: Mariners ‘well aware’ of MLB COVID news, vow to ‘do a better job’

With the COVID-19 outbreak the Marlins are battling, the Mariners are reflecting on their own conduct. Shannon Drayer has the story from Scott Servais.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 23, 2020
Drayer: Mariners endured hard road to opening day because they want to play

From Day 1 of Mariners summer camp to the final intrasquad game, Shannon Drayer's overwhelming takeaway was that these M's want to play.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 23, 2020
Mariners set 30-man roster for opening day, officially sign RHP Bryan Shaw

The Mariners have their roster ready for Friday's opener in Houston against the Astros. Shannon Drayer has the full details.