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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 26, 2019
Notebook: What Scott Servais makes of strong impressions made by Mariners’ young players in camp

Mariners manager Scott Servais talked Tuesday about the strong showings by the team's prospects and why he'll be more connected than ever this season to what is going on in the farm system.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2019
Drayer: Yusei Kikuchi’s Mariners spring debut does not disappoint

New Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi impressed in his first outing of spring training, recording a 1-2-3 first inning that included an eye-opening strikeout of Reds All-Star Joey Votto.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2019
Notebook: Teammates talk Yusei Kikuchi as LHP prepares for Mariners debut

Another day, another debut for the Mariners as Yusei Kikuchi will take the hill in his first Cactus League start. 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer breaks down what Mariners fans can expect, and includes a few extra notebook items.
UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 24, 2019
Mariners notebook: Bullpen arms already surprising Scott Servais

The Mariners' bullpen was the biggest area of concern entering spring training, but names like Hunter Strickland, Zac Rosscup and Gerson Bautista are impressing manager Scott Servais.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2019
Drayer: Félix has up and down Mariners spring debut, while Shed Long impresses again

Shannon Drayer details the Mariners' 6-4 loss to the Padres on Saturday, including Félix Hernández's first outing of the spring, Shed Long's big home run and Gerson Bautista's fastball.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2019
Mariners notebook: Félix Hernández set for spring debut in Vedder Cup

Mariners spring training rolls on in Peoria, where Shannon Drayer has news and notes on Félix Hernández's scheduled debut and the injury statuses of Justus Sheffield and Mallex Smith.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2019
Drayer: Mariners off on the right foot with 8-1 Cactus League win over A’s

The Mariners looked strong in an 8-1 win over the A's in their first official Cactus League game. Shannon Drayer breaks down the opener with quotes from Scott Servais, Mitch Haniger, Mike Leake and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2019
Notebook: Mariners look to beat the rain, get a full game in

Shannon Drayer details the news and notes from Mariners spring training on Friday, including the impact of Thursday's rainout and updates on Edwin Encarnación, Yusei Kikuchi and others.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2019
Drayer: Despite rainout, plenty to like from Mariners’ short spring opener

It was a long way to go for a good inning and a half of baseball, but that is exactly what Mariners manager Scott Servais saw before the rain came down in Mesa for their spring opener.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2019
Notebook: Mariners’ lineup set for Cactus League opener, plus injury updates

Shannon Drayer checks in from Mariners spring training ahead of their Cactus League opener against the A's, including updates on injuries to Ichiro and Kyle Lewis.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2019
Drayer: After start-and-stop debut season with Mariners, Ryon Healy builds new foundation at plate

Injuries in spring training and early in the season did Ryon Healy no favors in his first year with the Mariners. So this offseason, he sought help to create a better foundation for his hitting.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 20, 2019
Notebook: Mariners’ prized OF prospects steal the show with throws

The last drill to cross off the list for the Mariners before Cactus League play was the situational base running game, and it did not disappoint -- especially when it came to Julio Rodriguez and Jarred Kelenic.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 19, 2019
Notebook: Marco up first as Mariners set up initial spring training rotation

The Mariners have set the starting pitchers for their first three games of the Cactus League season, but manager Scott Servais noted that the schedule comes with a warning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 18, 2019
Drayer: What’s new in Mariners camp, from a slim Kyle Seager to live BP

Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, breaks down her first day on the ground at spring training in Arizona, including notes on Kyle Seager, Ichiro and Mallex Smith.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 11, 2019
Drayer: 3 areas of focus as new-look Mariners begin 2019 Spring Training

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Mariners Spring Training in Peoria, Ariz., Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details what to keep an eye on, from the new faces to what direction manager Scott Servais plans to take his team.
JOHN CLAYTON | Feb 7, 2019
ESPN’s Keith Law explains Mariners’ 2019 farm system rankings

ESPN.com’s Keith Law, who is one of the first to come out with farm system rankings for the new year, joined John Clayton Thursday to talk about where he sees the Mariners after the flurry of offseason of moves by Jerry Dipoto, as well the current rebuild trend in the game.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 6, 2019
Mariners Hot Stove Show: A pre-spring training primer on new pitching coach Paul Davis

With pitchers and catchers due to report to Peoria for Spring Training in just one week, Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill took time to learn a little bit more about new Mariners pitching coach Paul Davis on the Hot Stove Show Tuesday night.
BOB, GROZ AND TOM | Jan 31, 2019
New Mariners OF Jay Bruce shared an outfield with his idol, Ken Griffey Jr.

As a kid in Texas, Jay Bruce once called the Kingdome trying to talk to Ken Griffey Jr. The new Mariners slugger now calls the Hall of Famer a friend after playing his rookie year in 2008 alongside Griffey in Cincinnati.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 25, 2019
Drayer: Jerry Dipoto explains how focus on 2020-21 gives Mariners better shot at AL’s elite teams

When planning the Mariners' re-build with a focus on 2020 and 2021, general manager Jerry Dipoto looked at how the rosters of the Astros, Red Sox and Indians would present an opportunity at that time.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 22, 2019
Mariners Hot Stove Show: Edgar Martinez, Ken Griffey Jr and more talk No. 11’s big day

A loaded Mariners Hot Stove Show aired on Tuesday night to commemorate Edgar Martinez's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, including interviews with Edgar himself and fellow Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.
BROCK AND SALK | Jan 22, 2019
Servais: With younger roster, Mariners will add more structure and discipline

Mariners manager Scott Servais talked to Brock and Salk on Tuesday about the important role structure and discipline will play as the M's become a younger team in 2019.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 22, 2019
No. 11 goes to Cooperstown: Edgar Martinez is finally a Hall of Famer

In his last year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, Edgar Martinez has finally gained induction into Cooperstown, where he will join Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Hall of Famers inducted as Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 21, 2019
Dipoto says Mariners will see if Shed Long can ‘move around the field’

Shed Long, the prospect the Mariners acquired in a trade Monday, comes to Seattle as a second baseman. But Jerry Dipoto told Danny, Dave and Moore that the M's have an expanded role envisioned for Long.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 14, 2019
Drayer: Additions to minor league staff continue Mariners’ technology focus

The Mariners announced their full minor league staff Monday. Shannon Drayer breaks down the organization's additions, with quotes from Jerry Dipoto on how the new coaches and coordinators will work with the Mariners players.