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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 | Nov 15, 2019
Mariners notebook: Catching up after MLB’s general managers meetings

Where do things stand with the Mariners after the general managers meetings? Shannon Drayer has what you need to know and what lies ahead this offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 7, 2019
Drayer: Mariners set 2020 coaching staff, promote 4 from within

The Mariners have promoted Pete Woodworth from Double-A pitching coach to the major league job as one of four additions to their coaching staff.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 6, 2019
Mariners sign 19-year-old Cuban outfielder Victor Labrada

The Mariners have dipped into the international signing group to add another young outfielder to the organization in 19-year-old Victor Labrada.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 1, 2019
Mariners make first move of offseason with claim of RHP Phillips Valdéz

The Mariners started up the Hot Stove on Friday by claiming right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdéz off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 30, 2019
Drayer: Those who encountered Ron Fairly hit the baseball sweepstakes

Ron Fairly, the former Mariners broadcaster and MLB veteran, died Wednesday at 81. Shannon Drayer shares her memories of the man known as "Red."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 28, 2019
Drayer: The Mariners’ free agents, options and non-tender possibilities

The Mariners started getting their roster in order for the offseason Monday by outrighting three players to Triple-A. Shannon Drayer explains what else to expect in the coming weeks.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 16, 2019
Drayer: Mariners go into 2020 as last MLB team to not reach World Series

The Mariners became the last franchise in the current MLB to never reach the World Series after the Washington Nationals won the NL on Tuesday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 8, 2019
Drayer: Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic, slowed by mild back stiffness, has unique goals for Fall League

Top Mariners prospect Jarred Kelenic has a different way of thinking when it comes to his stint in the Arizona Fall League, which should continue after he recovers from mild back stiffness.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 30, 2019
Seattle Mariners make changes to 2020 coaching staff

The Mariners' coaching staff will look quite different in 2020. The team has confirmed that Chris Prieto and Jim Brower will not return, and pitching coach Paul Davis has accepted another position within the organization.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 30, 2019
Drayer: Mariners will let the kids play in 2020, so expect a different offseason

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto spoke about his plan for the 2020 season with the media Saturday. "We are looking at a young group and wanting to let them run with it," he said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 25, 2019
Drayer: Doesn’t get much better than what Mariners had in King Félix

As Félix Hernández’s journey with the Mariners winds down, the highlights come storming back. And one thing becomes clear: It doesn’t get much better than what the Mariners had in King Félix.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 25, 2019
Drayer: Mariners’ Marco Gonzales has stepped forward but Yusei Kikuchi remains a question mark

In part two of a series, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what was expected with Seattle's pitching staff coming out of spring versus where it stands going into the offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 24, 2019
Drayer: How Mariners’ hitters compare to expectations when 2019 began

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down what was expected with Seattle's offense coming out of spring versus what it will be going into the offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 22, 2019
Austin Adams, one of Mariners’ most promising relievers, out 6-8 months

Austin Adams, a reliever who excelled after coming to the Mariners in May, is expected to be out until June 2020 following an ACL injury suffered Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 16, 2019
Mariners ‘starting to get there’ in building a bullpen for the future

Of the 33 Mariners pitchers this season you could describe as relievers, a good number have emerged as possible bullpen pieces going forward. This will provide a different look in next year's spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 14, 2019
Mariners honor Ichiro with Franchise Achievement Award

Ichiro was honored by the Mariners before Saturday's game against the White Sox and expressed his gratitude with a speech in English, without an interpreter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 13, 2019
Drayer: Mariners OF Kyle Lewis’ torrid start a reminder why he was a top pick

Knee problems dropped 2016 Mariners first-round Kyle Lewis down in prospect rankings, but his offensive barrage to begin his MLB career is a prime example why he was so highly touted before.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2019
Drayer: Dipoto says top-level Mariners prospects ‘are so close’ to majors

Whether they join the Mariners this week or early next season, Seattle has several notable prospects knocking on the door of the big leagues, general manager Jerry Dipoto says.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2019
Drayer: Mariners’ historic 21-1 loss to Houston was a perfect storm

The Mariners experienced the in-division dominance of the Houston Astros first-hand on Sunday in a 21-1 loss that was the worst in franchise history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 1, 2019
Drayer: Mariners add 5 as rosters expand, but who else will get the call?

The Mariners added three relievers and two outfielders as rosters expanded Sunday, but they have designs on more players arriving once their Double-A team wraps up its postseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 22, 2019
Drayer: Mariners set up for important final month after strong road trip

The Mariners played well on their road trip, winning series in Detroit, Toronto and Tampa Bay. Will it energize them as they look to finish the first season of their rebuild on an upward swing?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 20, 2019
Drayer: Jake Fraley won’t be the only Mariners prospect you’ll see this week

Jake Fraley joined the Mariners Tuesday following his promotion from Triple-A, and pitching prospect Justus Sheffield will be right behind him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 20, 2019
Mariners call up OF Jake Fraley, place Domingo Santana on IL

As expected, the Mariners have called up 24-year-old outfielder Jake Fraley, their eighth ranked prospect, from Triple-A Tacoma. Fraley will make his debut against his former club, the Tampa Rays.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 15, 2019
Drayer: Struggles for Mariners’ prospects Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez have been valuable

Mariners prospects Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez started their seasons together at Low-A West Virginia but ended up taking very different paths soon after. But the struggles of both players in their first full seasons in pro ball have been valuable.