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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 | Jul 9, 2020
Mariners preview: What to expect from intrasquad games

The Mariners will begin intrasquad games at T-Mobile Park with a 2:30 p.m. Friday contest, which airs on 710 ESPN Seattle. Shannon Drayer breaks down what you need to know.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 9, 2020
Mariners notebook: Kendall Graveman looks strong in 1st live BP outing

Mariners pitcher Kendall Graveman, who is on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery, had a nice showing Thursday against Mariners hitters. Shannon Drayer has that, Jerry Dipoto's thoughts on J.P. Crawford and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 8, 2020
Mariners’ COVID-19 intake screenings produce 3 positive tests out of 122

The Mariners have announced the results of their initial COVID-19 intake screening, tests of which players were required to pass before being allowed to report for Summer Camp.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 8, 2020
Mariners notebook: Kyle Lewis turning heads as competition ramps up

Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis has stood out so far in Summer Camp, which continued Wednesday. Shannon Drayer on that plus the return of Austin Adams, the latest on Jake Fraley's injury scare and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 7, 2020
Simply Seager: M’s veteran Kyle Seager keeping baseball in a pandemic simple

Longtime Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager prefers to keep life simple away from the baseball field. And when it comes to navigating the task of play baseball in a pandemic, he's able to simplify that, as well.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 7, 2020
Mariners notebook: Intrasquad games near plus reason for earlier start times

Mariners manager Scott Servais updates the team's plans for intrasquad play, the reason for the Mariners starting games an hour earlier than normal and much more in Shannon Drayer's latest notebook.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2020
Drayer: Mariners’ Braden Bishop has unique view of risks from playing during a pandemic

Mariners OF Braden Bishop feels in a better spot than a year ago on the field, but his perspective about playing now is different due to life experience.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2020
Mariners’ 60-game schedule for 2020 MLB season released

The Mariners have their official 60-game schedule set, with just seven days off from opening day on July 24 until the Sept. 27 finale.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2020
Notebook: COVID-19 testing hits a snag for some in MLB, but not Mariners

While the Mariners have seen their COVID-19 testing go to plan, problems were apparent throughout the league Monday. Shannon Drayer details that and the latest from T-Mobile Park.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 5, 2020
Drayer: Mariners’ Logan Gilbert won’t dwell on his debut likely being delayed

Of all the players in Mariners Summer Camp, 2018 first-round pick Logan Gilbert may be the one who lost the most with much of the season being wiped out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 5, 2020
Drayer: Mariners figuring out how to settle into a routine in Summer Camp

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer reports the latest from Summer Camp at T-Mobile Park, where players are finding a routine in the unfamiliar surroundings.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 4, 2020
Drayer: Day 2 of Mariners Summer Camp sees a few start to stand out

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what was seen during the second day of Summer Camp practice at T-Mobile Park, including notes on Kyle Lewis, Justin Dunn and Dee Gordon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 3, 2020
Mariners Notebook: Team back in action in first ‘Summer Camp’ practice

Pitchers are gearing up and the team is back together as the Mariners began their "Summer Camp" on Friday. Shannon Drayer has the latest from T-Mobile Park.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 3, 2020
Drayer: Mariners adapting to ‘new normal’ as practices begin in Seattle

The Mariners were back at work with their first "summer camp" practice Friday. Shannon Drayer reports on how the team is handling these unprecedented times.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2020
Drayer: Mariners to have some key coaches work remotely through 2020

When the Mariners start practices for 2020, they will be without three of their main assistant coaches, who will be working remotely through the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 30, 2020
Mariners detail how they plan to keep their ballpark safe from COVID-19

The Mariners have announced their operations plan for T-Mobile Park, providing a look at how they will attempt to keep the coronavirus at bay in 2020.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 28, 2020
Mariners set 60-man roster for start of training ahead of 2020 season

The Mariners have announced the 60 players for the player pool they will draw from for their MLB roster and taxi squad during the 2020 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 26, 2020
Mariners Podcast: Boy Howdy, Zach DeLoach and Kaden Polcovich

MLB games are coming soon and Shannon Drayer catches up with James "Boy Howdy" Osborn as well as Mariners prospects Zach DeLoach and Kaden Polcovich.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 25, 2020
Drayer: How Mariners plan to develop top prospects with no MiLB season

What happens to the Mariners' next wave of prospects that includes Logan Gilbert and Jarred Kelenic now that there's no minor league season and just 60 games for the MLB team? Shannon Drayer has the story with details from GM Jerry Dipoto.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 25, 2020
Mariners sign 3 draftees, including their top 2 picks

The Mariners have taken care of a few orders of business, signing three of their six picks from the coronavirus-shortened 2020 MLB Draft.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 24, 2020
Drayer: A Mariners guide to ‘Spring Training 2’ and MLB’s 60-game season

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto broke down Wednesday how the M's will get ready for their 60-game MLB season. Shannon Drayer covers the who, what, when, where and why you need to know.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 24, 2020
Drayer: Mariners CEO John Stanton details how M’s will return to action

Mariners CEO John Stanton joined 710 ESPN Seattle's John Clayton on Wednesday to talk about the 60-game MLB season. Shannon Drayer breaks down what you need to know.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 23, 2020
At last, the Mariners will return: MLB sets a 60-game season to begin in July

The Mariners will have a 2020 MLB season to partake in. M's insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the plan for the league and the Mariners in particular.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 22, 2020
MLB season update: Where we are and how we got here

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details Monday's news about the MLB and MLBPA negotiations and provides a look at what has happened with the two sides since March.