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 | Jul 7, 2018
With ‘darkest days’ behind him, Robinson Canó eager to make return for M’s

Robinson Canó spoke with a small group of reporters Saturday. It was the first time the Mariners' All-Star second baseman has talked publicly since he was suspended 80 games for violating the league's drug policy. His teammates play in part helped get him through the suspension. His goal is to help get them through the rest of the year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2018
Drayer: With Jerry Dipoto’s extension, Mariners ensure continuity that the organization has been missing

Jerry Dipoto will continue to be the Mariners general manager after this year following his signing of a multi-year extension. Shannon Drayer breaks down what led to his deal and why a new contract for manager Scott Servais won't be too far in the future.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 28, 2018
Drayer: How Mariners’ Edwin Díaz enjoys a rare — and deserved — day off

It was easy to tell with Edwin Díaz sprawled out on the dugout bench browsing through his iPhone before Thursday's game that the Mariners closer had been granted a rare of rest.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 25, 2018
Mel Stottlemyre Jr pulls Mariners’ bullpen aside after rough week

"We can't live and die with just fastballs," said Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. about the team's bullpen, which struggled against the Yankees and Red Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 18, 2018
‘It’s just a different team’: How the Mariners have built chemistry under Scott Servais

From Wade LeBlanc to Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager, comments by the Mariners have made it clear that Scott Servais' team has found a way to build chemistry and a belief that it can win every day.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 11, 2018
How Jean Segura has stepped up as a Mariners leader with Canó out

"There’s definitely a difference between this year and last year," Kyle Seager said of Mariners shortstop Jean Segura. "Shortstop is supposed to be your leader in the infield and he has absolutely done that. He’s been absolutely awesome."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 8, 2018
Drayer: Mariners’ red-hot pitchers owe credit to new resources from coaches

With extra sets of eyes and more analytics, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. has had a hand in better identifying ways to get Mariners starting pitchers on track.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 5, 2018
Ichiro makes his debut as Mariners’ batting practice pitcher

Word got to Mariners manager Scott Servais that Ichiro had been throwing in the batting cage during games and wanted to throw batting practice. On Tuesday in Houston, he got his chance.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2018
Mariners ‘trying to prepare ourselves for anything’ with Monday’s MLB Draft

Mariners director of amateur scouting Scott Hunter spoke to Shannon Drayer about the upcoming MLB Draft and how the M's have been able to get value out of a farm system that ranks near the bottom in baseball.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 29, 2018
Drayer: In first full year in majors, Mariners’ Marco Gonzales ‘really helping this ball club’

"He is maturing as a pitcher and he is really helping this ball club," catcher Mike Zunino said of Mariners starter Marco Gonzales, who hasn't given up an earned run over his last three starts.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 22, 2018
Mariners’ Dee Gordon not expected to miss much time with fractured toe

"With speed being such a big part of his game, I think the best thing to do is let that thing calm down," Mariners manager Scott Servais said about Dee Gordon's fractured toe.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 17, 2018
Drayer: Mariners’ recouped money from Cano’s suspension will aid Dipoto in trade talks

A Mariners trade may not be far off. GM Jerry Dipoto has an extra $12 million to work with due to Robinson Cano's suspension, and he said that he's finding trade talks more active than usual in May.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 14, 2018
With Robinson Cano out, will Mariners move Dee Gordon back to 2B?

The Mariners are committed to Dee Gordon in center field long-term, but there may be a chance he finds his way back to second base, where he has won a Gold Glove, with Robinson Cano injured.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 13, 2018
Mariners lose Robinson Cano to right hand fracture

Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will miss time after suffering a fracture on his right hand from being hit by a pitch in Sunday's game against Detroit.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 12, 2018
Manny Acta addresses Mariners’ costly miscommunication

The Mariners didn't challenge a play at the plate and likely cost themselves a run in their 4-3 loss to Detroit in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Acting manager Manny Acta addressed the play before Game 2.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 11, 2018
Mariners’ Manny Acta eagerly awaits Ichiro’s now-delayed coaching debut

Ichiro Suzuki has to wait an extra day to make his debut as a Mariners coach, while acting manager Manny Acta looks forward to having him as his bench coach for two days.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2018
No longer a matter of if or when — James Paxton has taken the next step

Just two weeks after a conversation about pitch usage and approach with Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr., James Paxton has put together the two best starts of his career, including Tuesday's no-hitter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2018
Drayer: Superstitious Felix Hernandez wasn’t going to jinx James Paxton’s no-hitter for Mariners

While James Paxton was wrapping up his no-hitter in the ninth inning of the Mariners' win over Toronto on Tuesday night, Shannon Drayer found a conflicted Felix Hernandez stuck in the clubhouse due to his superstitions.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2018
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais will look to get regulars a day off

Kyle Seager, Robinson Cano and Jean Segura are all likely to see days off on the Mariners' current road trip, manager Scott Servais said before Tuesday's series opener in Toronto.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 3, 2018
Drayer: Ichiro sets the bat down, takes special assistant role with Mariners

Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki has stepped away from an on-field role with the team and is transitioning to the position of Special Assistant to the Chairman.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 1, 2018
Mariners recall Heredia, Casey Lawrence; Erasmo, Altavilla to DL

The Mariners have lost pitchers Erasmo Ramirez and Dan Altavilla to the disabled list, with outfielder Guillermo Heredia and pitcher Casey Lawrence taking their roster spots.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 30, 2018
Drayer: Despite injuries, Mariners get the good start they hoped for

The offense was the story of the Mariners' first month of the season, leading them to a 16-11 record despite four key players missing time on the disabled list.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 29, 2018
Mariners’ Hisashi Iwakuma suffers setback in return from surgery

Hisashi Iwakuma, who is attempting a comeback with the Mariners at 37 from shoulder surgery, has encountered a setback.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 24, 2018
Mariners’ Mike Zunino gets back on track by taking a pair of pitches

After Mike Zunino had his first good day at the plate this season for the Mariners, he told 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer how taking a couple pitches helped him get his timing back.