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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 | Mar 21, 2018
Who will start opening day for the Mariners? A clue is revealed

With James Paxton scheduled to start Sunday and Felix Hernandez pitching Saturday, it appears it is Felix who will get the first crack at being the Mariners' opening starter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 19, 2018
Vogelbach could make Mariners’ roster even with Ryon Healy ready

Even with Ryon Healy expected to be at first base for the Mariners on opening day, Daniel Vogelbach is still in the running to break camp with the big club.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 19, 2018
Felix ‘about as good’ as possible in return to in-game action for Mariners

In Felix Hernandez's on-field return from an elbow bruise, he dazzled in three innings for the Mariners in a minor league contest.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2018
Mariners notebook: Sunday cuts and Wednesday returns

The Mariners are down to 40 players in their major league camp, and some of the more notable of those players are expected back from injuries Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2018
Mariners’ Marco Gonzales, Ryon Healy take big steps in win over Angels

Mariners lefty Marco Gonzales didn't miss a beat in his first start since taking a hard hit to his right hand, and first baseman Ryon Healy had a promising first game back from hand surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2018
Mariners notebook: Possible rotation twists with Erasmo, Felix

A return for Erasmo Ramirez in mid-April may be a little aggressive for the Mariners, while Felix Hernandez has more to show before Seattle gives him the ball on opening day.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2018
‘I’m back’: Felix puts on a show in bullpen at Mariners spring training

Felix Hernandez proclaimed "I'm back" after his bullpen session Friday that should mark the end of the Mariners right-hander's rehab from being hit on his pitching arm by a line drive.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2018
Jean Segura returns for Mariners, and more are on the way

The Mariners had a late change to their lineup once again on Friday, but this time it was because shortstop Jean Segura was ready to return from his hamstring soreness he felt two days prior.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2018
Mariners’ spring surprise Casey Lawrence using his resources

There was little room for surprise on the Mariners' 25-man roster entering spring training, but reliever Casey Lawrence has possibly pitched his way into a spot in the bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2018
Yet again, Mariners not too concerned with latest minor injuries

While Ichiro and Jean Segura will sit out a few games, manager Scott Servais isn't too concerned with the minor leg injuries they encountered on Wednesday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2018
Mariners’ Ichiro, Jean Segura expected to be OK after early exits

Two more Mariners had to leave Wednesday's game early in Ichiro and Jean Segura. Shannon Drayer has an update on their statuses along with the rest of Seattle's banged up players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2018
Servais expects Hisashi Iwakuma to play a role for Mariners this season

Hisashi Iwakuma, who is at Mariners spring training on a minor league contract, is making progress in his return from arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2018
Despite minor injuries, Servais optimistic Mariners will be healthy for opening day

Nelson Cruz has a grade 1 strain of his quad, making him another of the Mariners' players dealing with minor injuries that should be ready for the start of the regular season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2018
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez throws bullpen, says he will be ready for start of season

"I wanted to get good work out of this one and it feels good," Felix Hernandez said after throwing a bullpen at Mariners spring training on Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2018
Mariners’ Marco Gonzales hit on hand; will be re-evaluated Tuesday

Mariners starter Marco Gonzales is hopeful he won't to miss time after taking a hit to his non-throwing hand on a comebacker on Monday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2018
Mariners’ Dee Gordon ‘coming into his own’ in center field

Dee Gordon has taken to his new position of center field, and it's not just because he's relying on raw talent, as Mariners outfield coach Chris Prieto explained.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2018
Mariners’ Robinson Cano has mild hamstring strain, out just 2-3 days

An MRI on Robinson Cano's injured left hamstring revealed a mild grade strain, so the Mariners' All-Star second baseman shouldn't be out for more than a few days.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2018
Robinson Cano latest to be hit by Mariners’ spring training injury bug

Robinson Cano took himself out of Sunday's game against the Reds after feeling tightness in his left hamstring, suffered while chasing a pop-up in the second inning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2018
Mariners notebook: A good day for Ichiro, pitching updates and more

Ichiro won't be atop the Mariners' batting order much if at all this season, but for his first Cactus League game that was precisely where he penciled in.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2018
Mariners release Tony Zych, send 3 to minor league camp

The roster moves announced by the Mariners on Saturday included a surprise: the release of right-handed relief pitcher Tony Zych.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2018
Mariners CF Dee Gordon surprised as anyone with his 2-homer game

Leadoff man Dee Gordon has all of 11 career home runs in seven MLB seasons, so he had a simple answer for his two-homer game for the Mariners on Friday: "I got lucky."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2018
Mariners notebook: Haniger, Vincent and Ichiro just about ready for games

The Mariners saw positive signs from outfielders Ichiro and Mitch Haniger as well as pitcher Nick Vincent, who matched up with each other in a live batting practice session Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2018
Mariners notebook: Day 1 of Ichiro’s return looks very familiar

Ichiro made his return to on-field activities at Mariners spring training and was greeted warmly by teammates from his previous stops including Dee Gordon and Robinson Cano.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 7, 2018
Back home in Seattle, Ichiro ready to share his experience with Mariners

"I have gained a lot and learned a lot in these last five years," Ichiro said of his time away from the Mariners, and he plans on sharing that experience with his teammates in Seattle.