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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 | Dec 10, 2025
With a tweak, Jose Ferrer could be special in Mariners’ bullpen

On the same day Jerry Dipoto said lefty Jose Ferrer was the Seattle Mariners' No. 1 bullpen target this offseason, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post provided insight on why Ferrer could be special.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2025
The one move Passan says could make Mariners the AL favorites

"Where they are right now, now's the time to strike," ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan said of the Seattle Mariners to Brock and Salk.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 6, 2025
Drayer: What the Jose Ferrer trade means for Mariners

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down why the M's acquired lefty reliever Jose Ferrer and what will determine whether this trade is a success.
BUMP AND STACY | Dec 3, 2025
Bowden: Mariners ahead of the game entering winter meetings

Former GM Jim Bowden explains why the Seattle Mariners in a prime position this offseason and shares which big-name player he thinks they should go after.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 1, 2025
Mariners add college coach to major league staff

The Seattle Mariners hired University of Nevada head coach Jake McKinley to be their major league field coordinator.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 27, 2025
How Mariners will approach adding their young talent to contending team

Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander address the delicate balance the Seattle Mariners have to strike with their roster coming off an ALCS appearance and top prospects knocking on the door.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 21, 2025
Seattle Mariners non-tender 3 players for 2026 season

The Seattle Mariners announced Friday afternoon that they have tendered contracts to 31 of 34 players for the 2026 MLB season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 16, 2025
Drayer: What Mariners’ reported Josh Naylor re-signing means

Josh Naylor is reportedly returning to the Seattle Mariners on a five-year contract. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the news.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 13, 2025
Best of The Cal Raleigh Show: A look inside a season for the ages

In celebration of Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh's season, here are some of the Cal Raleigh Show highlights that show a little bit more of the player and person.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 7, 2025
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh wins his first Silver Slugger

Cal Raleigh has won his first American League Silver Slugger award, but he was the lone Seattle Mariners player honored Friday.
SHANNON DRAYER | Nov 7, 2025
Mariners Offseason Roundtable: Drayer, Salk and Rowland-Smith

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer sat down with Seattle Sports' Mike Salk and M's broadcaster Ryan Rowland-Smith for 45 minutes of offseason talk.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 4, 2025
Mariners announce contract decisions on Muñoz, Garver

The Seattle Mariners officially announced their decisions Tuesday on their club options for 2026 with All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz and catcher Mitch Garver.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 23, 2025
Drayer: Still reeling, Mariners know they ‘need to do more’

The pain from their heartbreaking ALCS loss was evident among Seattle Mariners brass at their end-of-season press gathering: "It leaves you feeling hollow."
SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 21, 2025
Drayer: What the M’s are left with after coming within 8 outs of World Series

The Seattle Mariners made it closer to the World Series than they ever have in team history. There's a lot to unpack now that their season is over.
SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 19, 2025
Drayer: It’s fitting who could send Mariners to first World Series

A pair of 2018 draft picks will be the starting battery in the first game in the Seattle Mariners' 48-year history that's outcome could send the franchise to their the World Series.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 16, 2025
Drayer: Why Mariners are readying Bryan Woo to come out of bullpen

When Bryan Woo walked out to the Seattle Mariners' bullpen in the third inning of their ALCS Game 3 loss Wednesday, it certainly raised some eyebrows.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 12, 2025
Seattle Mariners announce ALCS roster with 2 changes

The Seattle Mariners have announced their roster for the best-of-seven ALCS, electing to go with 13 pitchers and 13 position players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2025
Kirby to start Game 5 with all hands on deck for Mariners

George Kirby will take the mound in Game 5 of the ALDS for the Seattle Mariners, who could turn to Luis Castillo out of the bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2025
Drayer: Mariners confident in their resiliency ahead of Game 5

All season long, the Seattle Mariners have shown their ability to bounce back. And after a tough Game 4 loss, that mentality was on full display once again.
SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 6, 2025
Drayer: Mariners show they have a valuable trait for October

The Seattle Mariners haven't been perfect against baseball's aces, but as Detroit learned Sunday, they can handle top pitchers.
SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 1, 2025
Drayer: Top Mariners prospect Colt Emerson has day to remember in scrimmage

Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners' top prospect, is among the big leaguers as part of the M's playoff taxi squad.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 1, 2025
Mariners Notebook: Bryan Woo’s status; scrimmage notes

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports details the news and notes from Wednesday's scrimmage at T-Mobile Park.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 29, 2025
‘Ready to compete’: Julio looks forward to Mariners’ playoff run

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez hopes to capitalize on an opportunity the franchise has rarely had.
SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 22, 2025
Drayer: The 1st-place Mariners explain why it’s all coming together now

How is it that the Seattle Mariners are peaking now at the absolute best – and last – moment? Shannon Drayer has the story, in the Mariners' own words.