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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 | Feb 24, 2020
Drayer: Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez looks the part of future superstar on and off the field

Mariners 19-year-old outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez sits down with Shannon Drayer for a fun interview that reveals he is just as impressive off the field as on it.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2020
Mariners notebook: M’s trying out their versatility in outfield

The Mariners are set for the second game of their Cactus League schedule. Shannon Drayer has the lineup and details on how the team is approaching the outfield.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2020
Drayer: Kikuchi’s velocity up, Kelenic looks good at plate in Mariners’ loss

The Mariners lost their Cactus League opener 7-5 to Texas, but Yusei Kikuchi's fastball and the performances of some prospects stood out for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2020
Mariners notebook: Lineup for spring opener gets some changes

The Mariners will begin Cactus League play Sunday after having Saturday's scheduled opener rained out. Shannon Drayer has the lineup and much more on the week ahead.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2020
Mariners notebook: 1st lineup of 2020, Servais expects more steals, extra bases

The Mariners' first game of 2020 has been canceled due to rain, but there's still plenty of news from Peoria.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2020
Mariners notebook: Sam Carlson takes a big step — pitching to teammates

Sam Carlson was a highly-touted Mariners draft pick in 2017, but Tommy John surgery and setbacks have held him back for two years. On Friday, he made a big step in his comeback.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2020
Drayer: New dad Dee Gordon arrives to Mariners camp in unfamiliar role

Dee Gordon has arrived to Mariners camp as a new dad and with his 2B position given to a rookie. Gordon told Shannon Drayer he's ready to compete in 2020.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 20, 2020
Drayer: 2 surgeries later, Mitch Haniger rejoins Mariners in Peoria

Mitch Haniger reported to the Mariners after undergoing two surgeries in the last month. Despite the setback, he's confident in his ability to bounce back.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 19, 2020
Drayer: Now Mariners longest-tenured player, Kyle Seager embracing role to help rebuild along

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager used to have several more veterans around him in the clubhouse. In 2020, his role will be to help out the team's young players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 19, 2020
Mariners notebook: Changes likely coming to how teams use video

Mariners manager Scott Servais thinks changes are coming to how teams use their video rooms during games, something he said would be welcome.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 18, 2020
Mariners notebook: A day in the life of a catcher during spring training

Mariners catchers have an awful lot on their plates during spring training. How much? Tom Murphy gave Shannon Drayer a look at his typical day in Peoria.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 17, 2020
Mariners notebook: Murphy helping Sheffield get the most out of his fastball

Mariners catcher Tom Murphy working with left-hander Justus Sheffield ended up drawing interest at spring training Monday morning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 15, 2020
Mariners notebook: Gilbert and Kelenic impress early, Swanson gearing up

The Mariners' camp is getting crowded with new additions while some of the young guys are progressing well early on, like Jarred Kelenic and Erik Swanson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 14, 2020
Mariners notebook: Pitching evolution, Mallex Smith’s reason for a haircut

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the latest from spring training in Arizona, including what's new by the pitching mounds and Mallex Smith's baseball-related reason for shorter hair this year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 14, 2020
Drayer: Mariners have no timeline for Haniger after 2nd surgery of 2020

Mariners OF Mitch Haniger underwent his second surgery of the year, this time on his back, making it even less clear when he'll start his 2020 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 13, 2020
Drayer: Now a veteran, Taijuan Walker ready to give back in Mariners reunion

Taijuan Walker has reunited with the Mariners on a one-year deal. With more years under his belt, he's now a veteran and is ready to help the young team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 13, 2020
Mariners notebook: New plan for bullpen, late-innings guy identified

How will new MLB rules for 2020 impact the Mariners pitching staff? And who will get the ball late in games out of the bullpen? Shannon Drayer has notes on those topics and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 12, 2020
Mariners notebook: Kikuchi’s changes evident at start of spring training

New Mariners pitcher coach Pete Woodworth considered what he saw Wednesday from Yusei Kikuchi to be a step in the right direction. Shannon Drayer has that and more from Day 1 of pitchers and catchers reporting.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 12, 2020
Mariners reunion with Taijuan Walker is on with 1-year deal

Taijuan Walker is a Mariners pitcher again, as the 27-year-old right-hander was at the team's Spring Training complex Wednesday and made an indication on Twitter that he has joined the M's.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 12, 2020
Drayer: Mariners begin a very different, very important Spring Training

Mariners pitchers and catchers report Wednesday to a Spring Training that will feature an especially young team and could mark an important period in team history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 4, 2020
Drayer: Mariners found what they wanted in Marco Gonzales, and he’s found a home

Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales may fly under the radar, but there's plenty of reasons why Seattle rewarded him with a four-year extension -- and plenty of reasons why he took it.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 3, 2020
Mariners lock up Marco Gonzales through 2024 with 4-year extension

Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzales is now signed through 2024 -- with a team option for 2025 -- after signing a four-year extension worth a reported $30 million on Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 3, 2020
Notebook: Mariners claim OF prospect Jose Siri in wake of Haniger’s setback

The Mariners continued to add players ahead of the start of spring training next week with the addition of Jose Siri on a waiver claim from the Reds on Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 30, 2020
Mariners add veteran reliever Yoshihisa Hirano to bullpen

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto can cross one of the final items off of his offseason shopping list with the signing of reliever Yoshihisa Hirano.