Shannon Drayer

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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

Drayer: Mariners’ Kelenic receives ‘painful lesson’ and reminder of why he plays

With help from Dan Wilson and Aaron Goldsmith, Shannon Drayer breaks down Seattle Mariners OF Jarred Kelenic's injury after kicking a cooler.
9 months ago

Drayer: Will Mariners return ready for another 2nd-half surge?

The Seattle Mariners have work to do after the All-Star break, but perhaps they've already lifted the burden of not living up to expectations in the first half.
10 months ago

Drayer: Sliver of optimism? Seattle Mariners must capitalize quick

The Seattle Mariners got the good kind of wake-up call Thursday in Houston, but they need to turn it into something bigger soon, writes Shannon Drayer.
10 months ago

Drayer: Mariners seeing results with new approach — will they turn the corner?

The Seattle Mariners are seeing results from their new approach at the plate but are still sitting at .500. This week presents an opportunity, however.
10 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ Muñoz not worried about pitch clock upon return

In his return to action on Tuesday, Seattle Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz took a very different tack with the pitch clock than in April.
11 months ago

Drayer: Are Mariners in better shape than at this point last year?

The Seattle Mariners have a better record through 56 games than they did last year, but it doesn't necessarily mean they're in a better spot.
11 months ago

Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Castillo, Kelenic, 2B and more

With the Seattle Mariners off on Thursday, Shannon Drayer dove into some notes about Jarred Kelenic, the second base spot and much more.
11 months ago

Drayer: Mariners’ ‘magic formula’ for wins can and should be different

"Comebacks are exciting, but this club shouldn't be in that position as often as it is," Shannon Drayer says of the Seattle Mariners.
12 months ago

Drayer: How prospect Bryce Miller fits into Mariners’ rotation plans

Bryce Miller is primed to make it three straight years where the Seattle Mariners debut one of their top pitching prospects in May.
1 year ago

Mariners City Connect Breakdown: The story behind new uniforms

Get a look at everything the Seattle Mariners put into their new City Connect uniforms, as explained by Kevin Martinez, the team's VP of marketing and communications.
1 year ago

Drayer’s Mariners Preview: What to watch as the 2023 season begins

The heavily anticipated 2023 Seattle Mariners season is here. M's insider Shannon Drayer details the state of the team on opening day.
1 year ago

Drayer: No chasing numbers — Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic commits to his swing

Is this the year that Jarred Kelenic hits the ground running for the Mariners? He talked to Shannon Drayer about his offseason changes.
1 year ago

Drayer: How have the Mariners become contenders? They bought in

Culture was a focus for the Mariners from the day Jerry Dipoto joined the team as general manager in 2015. Shannon Drayer details the journey.
1 year ago

Drayer: A look at Mariners roster essentially set for opening day

With a pair of roster moves on Monday, the intrigue for who the Mariners will bring to T-Mobile Park for opening day is over.
1 year ago

Drayer: Mariners fireballer Andrés Muñoz brings more than just new pitch into ’23

Hard-throwing Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz is armed with more confidence after a great 2022 season -- plus a ridiculous new pitch.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Updates on Kelenic, Murphy; lineup to be ‘fluid’

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has the latest on minor injuries to Jarred Kelenic and Tom Murphy and much more from spring training.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Gilbert shines; updates on dings and dents

Logan Gilbert had his best outing of the spring, while the bumps and bruises of Mariners camp are starting to pile up. Shannon Drayer has the details.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Kelenic catches up to deGrom, Ray impresses again

Shannon Drayer details why the Mariners Radio Network team called an audible Sunday and what they saw from the M's against Jacob deGrom in Surprise.
1 year ago

Mariners’ George Kirby bringing confidence, ease into 2nd season

George Kirby was perhaps the best rookie pitcher in the AL last season, and the Mariners starter is working on building off that performance.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Moore out ‘at least a couple weeks,’ WBC guys return

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has the latest on Dylan Moore's injury and how long he'll be out as well as much more in her latest notebook.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Latest on Dylan Moore, Andrés Muñoz, Evan White

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer breaks down the news from camp in Arizona, including a setback for Dylan Moore, Evan White's Triple-A assignment and more.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: An emphasis for Seattle hitters with new MLB rules

With the shift restrictions in MLB this season, Mariners manager Scott Servais believes there will be more importance to two-strike approaches.
1 year ago

With trust from Mariners, Tom Murphy embracing lightness — and loudness

Despite veteran catcher Tom Murphy missing the Mariners' playoff run due to injury, the team has made it clear how much they value him.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Robbie Ray’s changes not limited to new pitch

With Robbie Ray set to take on the Angels on Monday, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports dives into how he's more comfortable for 2023.
1 year ago