Mariners Insider, Seattle Sports

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 28, 2026
Seattle Mariners Insight: Why this could be Julio’s big year

Seattle Mariners assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes has a lot of good things to share about star center fielder Julio Rodríguez.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 27, 2026
Drayer: This is an opportunity for M’s fans to celebrate Rick Rizzs

The Seattle Mariners' upcoming 50th season will be Rick Rizzs’ last, providing a gift to the fans to appreciate him in his final year on the microphone.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 20, 2026
Félix Hernández makes historic jump in HOF vote, but still has a climb to go

The Baseball Hall of Fame case of Seattle Mariners legend Félix Hernández made an interesting turn with the 2026 ballot reveal on Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 15, 2026
Mariners sign 5 on Day 1 of international signing period

The Seattle Mariners announced the signings of five players from the Dominican Republic on the first day of the international signing period.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 15, 2026
In 2 ways, Mariners GM trying to strike balance with roster

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander spoke about the balance the depth of the outfield gives the team as well as trying to strike a different balance with infield options.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 13, 2026
Mariners Hot Stove returns with Cal Raleigh, GM Hollander and more

The Hot Stove is back with two hours of Seattle Mariners talk from 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday night on Seattle Sports leading up to spring training in Peoria.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 8, 2026
All but 1 of Mariners’ arbitration-eligible players agree on ’26 salaries

The Seattle Mariners agreed on salaries with six of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, with only Bryce Miller remaining.
WYMAN AND BOB | Jan 7, 2026
Morosi: What’s holding up Mariners’ next offseason move

MLB Network's Jon Morosi on the factors that have brought the Seattle Mariners' pursuit of an infield bat and the MLB offseason as a whole to a crawl.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2026
Mariners Notebook: Julio gives back to his hometown

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez returned to his hometown of Loma de Cabrera in the Dominican to unveil a renovated sports complex.
WYMAN AND BOB | Dec 17, 2025
Morosi breaks down what could be next for Mariners’ offseason

MLB Network's Jon Morosi discusses what a deal for Brendan Donovan could look like and other potential Seattle Mariners offseason targets.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 13, 2025
Drayer: How Polanco’s departure impacts Mariners’ offseason

Jorge Polanco is reportedly signing with the Mets, which brings uncertainty and opportunity to the Seattle Mariners' offseason, insider Shannon Drayer reports.
SHANNON DRAYER | Dec 12, 2025
Drayer: Mariners’ plan for 2B and 3B coming more into focus

While the Seattle Mariners continue to look for a veteran infield bat, the roles for their younger infielders in 2026 are clearing up.
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.