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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

SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 15, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Sep 3, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Aug 25, 2025
Cal 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 31, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 26, 2025
Ichiro 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Jul 25, 2025
Ichiro 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 11, 2025
Mariners’ 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Jul 7, 2025
Drayer: 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Jun 30, 2025
3 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.
SHANNON DRAYER | Jun 30, 2025
Drayer’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.
SHANNON DRAYER | May 19, 2025
Drayer: How top Mariners pitching prospects Cijntje, Sloan are opening eyes

A look into how the top two Seattle Mariners pitching prospects, Jurrangelo Cijntje and Ryan Sloan, are opening eyes both in and out of the organization.
SHANNON DRAYER | May 19, 2025
Drayer on Mariners: How pitching dominated Padres; Brash’s new weapon

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the pitching staff's strategy in a sweep over the Padres and the new pitch Matt Brash has unveiled.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2025
Atop AL West, Mariners and A’s are creating a ‘scrappy’ rivalry

After another back-and-forth series, the Seattle Mariners and the Athletics appear to be moving in a different direction than the rest of the division.
SHANNON DRAYER | Apr 18, 2025
Drayer: Rise of Cal Raleigh can be tracked back to Day 1 in Mariners’ system

Seattle Mariners assistant general manager Andy McKay, who was farm director when they drafted Cal Raleigh, has an interesting perspective on the catcher's ascent to stardom.
SHANNON DRAYER | Apr 18, 2025
Quick Hits From M’s Farm: Hot starts, plus good news on Farmelo

Seattle Mariners assistant GM Andy McKay details why Cole Young is doing better than it seems, who's playing well and has a positive update on Jonny Farmelo.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 7, 2025
Notebook: The Mariners’ options to replace Robles’ roster spot

A tough weekend in San Francisco was compounded Sunday when the Seattle Mariners right fielder left with a shoulder injury.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 27, 2025
Gilbert and Raleigh: From 2018 M’s draft picks to opening day battery

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and pitcher Logan Gilbert have played together since they were both drafted in 2018. On Thursday, they'll be the opening day battery.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 25, 2025
Drayer: What the Mariners’ roster brings north for 2025 season

Spring training is over, and the Seattle Mariners have brought their team north from Arizona to begin the 2025 season. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 24, 2025
Mariners spring training ends with Matt Brash back on mound

Before the Seattle Mariners packed up and left Arizona, Matt Brash got his first chance at in-game action since 2024 UCL surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 23, 2025
Mariners release veteran OF Mitch Haniger

The 34-year-old outfielder's second stint with the Seattle Mariners ends after only one season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2025
M’s Notebook: Kirby takes important first step toward return

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby took a key first step in his rehab process, Logan Gilbert was the unlikely winner in a race to first base, and more.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 20, 2025
Drayer: Logan Gilbert’s assist to Mariners teammate with big talent

Logan Gilbert's leadership for the Seattle Mariners has been on display with the way he's helping Shintaro Fujinami, a teammate with impressive stuff but command issues.