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 | Jan 7, 2020
Mariners Hot Stove Show returns at 7 p.m. Tuesday on 710 ESPN Seattle

The Mariners Hot Stove Show will be back on the 710 ESPN Seattle airwaves at 7 p.m. Tuesday with guests Austin Nola and Brian DeLunas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 19, 2019
Drayer: The state of the Mariners’ roster going into the new year

Where do the Mariners sit as we head into a usually quiet period of the baseball year? Shannon Drayer has provided this valuable resource for M's fans.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 14, 2019
Mariners Hot Stove Show: Jerry Dipoto addresses interest in Seager, Haniger

The Mariners Hot Stove Show returned Friday night on 710 ESPN Seattle. Listen to a full podcast and read what GM Jerry Dipoto said about recent trade rumors.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 12, 2019
Mariners add RHP Yohan Ramirez from Astros in MLB Rule 5 Draft

The Mariners have picked up 24-year-old pitcher Yohan Ramirez, a power arm with big stuff but room for improvement with his control.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 10, 2019
Mariners notebook: Servais speaks, and what’s with the Haniger buzz?

Mariners manager Scott Servais talked at length Tuesday about his team for 2020, the same day outfielder Mitch Haniger's name appeared in chatter around baseball.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2019
Mariners GM Dipoto: Trade of Narváez creates ‘extra pop’ in 2020 draft

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto shed light on the most attractive part of last week's Omar Narváez trade on the first day of the winter meetings.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 5, 2019
Drayer: Mariners’ surprise finds at catcher key in grasping Narváez trade

Why were the Mariners comfortable trading away Omar Narváez and his bat on Thursday? All signs point to the surprising production of fellow catchers Tom Murphy and Austin Nola in 2019.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 5, 2019
Drayer: Mariners trade Omar Narváez to Brewers for prospect and draft pick

The Mariners have traded from a position of strength, sending catcher Omar Narváez to the Brewers for pitching prospect Adam Hill and a draft pick.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 4, 2019
Drayer: Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto has short shopping list and new set of free agents to look at

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto will be at the MLB Winter Meetings next week. What will he be looking for? Shannon Drayer has the details from a Wednesday conference call.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2019
Mariners notebook: Domingo Santana, Tim Beckham non-tendered for 2020

The Mariners have announced their tenders and non-tenders for the 2020 season ahead of Monday's deadline, with two notable players no longer under contract.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 26, 2019
Mariners bolster starting pitching depth by adding Kendall Graveman

The Mariners added some pitching depth by agreeing to sign starter Kendall Graveman to a one-year deal with an additional option for the 2021 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2019
It’s official: Mariners ink Evan White to new long-term contract

The Mariners finalized a long-term contract Monday with their first baseman of the future, Evan White. Shannon Drayer has the story from the press conference.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2019
Notebook: Mariners make a trade and Narváez’s name appears in rumors

The Mariners added a left-hander from the Yankees and officially signed Evan White on Monday, but the big news may be trade rumors involving Omar Narváez.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 22, 2019
Mariners expected to sign 1B prospect Evan White to 6-year deal

The Mariners are expected to lock up first base prospect Evan White with a six-year contract in a deal that is expected to be finalized next week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 20, 2019
Mariners stand pat at Rule 5 roster deadline — see who is left unprotected

The Mariners' 40-man roster sits at 35 after they opted not to place any additional players on the roster before a deadline regarding the Rule 5 draft.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 19, 2019
Mariners Talk: A revealing look at M’s pitching staff, prospects and strategy with bullpen coach Brian DeLunas

Mariners bullpen coach Brian DeLunas, who was Seattle's director of pitching development and strategies in 2019, joins 710's Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy for a fascinating video interview covering all things pitching.
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.