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
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 23, 2025Drayer: 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."
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SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 21, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 19, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 16, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 12, 2025Seattle 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2025Kirby 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 6, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Oct 1, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 1, 2025Mariners 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.
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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.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 22, 2025Drayer: 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.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 15, 2025Drayer: M’s have 12 games to make most of ‘awesome opportunity’
After winning nine straight games, the Seattle Mariners woke up Monday for the first time in months in first place of the division.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 3, 2025Drayer: Struggling Mariners acknowledge ‘the ball is in our court’
"It's not going to change unless we do something about it," Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo said of the team's struggles in the second half.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Aug 25, 2025Cal Raleigh’s MVP case about more than numbers – and gaining steam
Even though it's been hard for Cal Raleigh and his Seattle Mariners teammates to put his historic season into words, his MVP candidacy is only growing.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2025Drayer: M’s prep for final sprint with reinforcements expected soon
With the trade deadline behind them, the Seattle Mariners' focus shifts to how their current pieces best align for a playoff run.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 31, 2025Drayer: What adding Eugenio Suárez means for Mariners’ lineup
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer reports on the team's reaction to acquiring slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez and what it means for the lineup.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2025Drayer: Ichiro shows wisdom, gratitude, humor in HOF speech
Ichiro's heartfelt Hall of Fame induction speech had it all – life lessons, deep gratitude, and yes, his witty sense of humor.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 26, 2025Ichiro cherishing Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown
Ichiro appears to be thoroughly enjoying his Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown. But true to form, he still squeezed in some long toss and batting practice.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Jul 25, 2025Ichiro Reflects: How his toughest moments with Mariners led to his best
Before going into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ichiro Suzuki told Shannon Drayer why he believes sitting out most of the 2018 season was one of his biggest accomplishments.
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SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 11, 2025Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez will not attend All-Star Game in Atlanta
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who was named a third-time All-Star on Sunday, will not be traveling to Atlanta for the All-Star Game next week.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Jul 7, 2025Drayer: Mariners’ pitching steps toward regaining dominance
With the Seattle Mariners' historic sweep of shutouts against the Pirates, it was finally a series where it was all about the pitching – both the rotation and bullpen.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Jun 30, 20253 great signs from Mariners hitters that may surprise you
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer highlights three positive signs from four M's hitters that may be flying under the radar.
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SHANNON DRAYER | Jun 30, 2025Drayer’s M’s Notebook: The strangest road trip in 18 years
From the bizarre to Eduard Bazardo, Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details what stood out from a successful 10-game road trip.