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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 | Sep 10, 2017
Mariners will take whatever they can get from Felix and Paxton in Texas

Felix Hernandez and James Paxton will make their returns in Texas, as the Mariners have scheduled them to make starts on their upcoming road trip.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 5, 2017
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez, James Paxton progressing quickly toward returns to starting rotation

The picture for the Mariners' starting rotation down the stretch is beginning to come into focus with Felix Hernandez and James Paxton inching closer to return and Mike Leake's next start being pushed to Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 4, 2017
Mariners notebook: Injury updates and roster additions

Scott Servais provided updates on several Mariners players dealing with injuries, including center fielder Jarrod Dyson, who is still slowed by a groin strain.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 3, 2017
Notebook: Mariners could make a change in the rotation soon

Marco Gonzales impressed with four innings of scoreless relief on Saturday, and a switch of him and Yovani Gallardo could in order for the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 31, 2017
Drayer: Mariners’ trade for Mike Leake was Jerry Dipoto getting a jump on offseason pitching market

While Mike Leake will help out a starting rotation decimated by injuries this season, his price and length of contract was what drove Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto to pull the trigger on a trade.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 27, 2017
Drayer: Mariners go big in dropping first road series since June

The Mariners made some dubious history in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, which also marked their first series loss on the road since mid-June.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 25, 2017
Drayer: Mariners receive good news on injury front

For once, the injury news is good for the Mariners. t appears the injuries Guillermo Heredia and Robinson Cano suffered will not require time on the DL.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2017
Mariners waiting to find out more about injuries to Robinson Cano, Guillermo Heredia

Robinson Cano and Guillermo Heredia need further evaluation Thursday in New York after both left the Mariners' win over the Braves on Wednesday due to injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2017
Mariners activate RHP David Phelps from DL, DFA Leonys Martin

The Mariners wasted no time in activating reliever David Phelps from the 10-day disabled list, doing so Wednesday morning ahead of their 4:35 p.m. series finale with the Braves.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 20, 2017
Mariners preparing for NL games, but have a Nelson Cruz dilemma

The Mariners added some needed versatility in Taylor Motter for their series without a DH in Atlanta, but the question remains how they'll utilize Nelson Cruz against the Braves.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 18, 2017
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais enjoys day off with Lou Piniella

With a day off before the Mariners' series against the Rays, Scott Servais hit the links with two Tampa area residents who just happen to play key roles in Mariners history: Lou Piniella and Woody Woodward.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 16, 2017
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais provides update on James Paxton’s status

Updates from Mariners manager Scott Servais, including how soon James Paxton could be back and how Danny Valencia could be used going forward.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2017
Mariners going with James Paxton’s college teammate for Tuesday start

Left-hander Andrew Albers comes to the Mariners with some familiarity. He played college ball at Kentucky, where he was once a guide for a recruit named James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2017
Drayer: For Mariners, Edgar Martinez was the one who didn’t get away

Seattle sports fans don't take break-ups with star athletes well, but Edgar Martinez, who will have his No. 11 retired Saturday by the Mariners, never had one of those moments with the city.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 10, 2017
Drayer: Mariners finally find some breaks, but probably need some more

The Mariners haven't let recent injuries get to them and were able to avoid extreme heat on their 6-3 road trip. They're crossing their fingers they can continue to get good breaks for the rest of their tough August schedule.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 6, 2017
Mariners reliever David Phelps hopeful elbow discomfort is not serious

It's never a good thing to see a pitcher motion toward the dugout for a trainer, but during the opener of the Mariners' doubleheader against the Royals on Sunday, David Phelps knew it was something he needed to do.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 6, 2017
Yonder Alonso a good fit for Mariners now, and possibly in the future

While new Mariners acquisition Yonder Alonso is a free agent at the end of 2017, general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team is interested in him past this season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 5, 2017
Mariners place Felix Hernandez on DL for the second time this season

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday night against the Royals and placed on the 10-day DL with right shoulder biceps tendinitis.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 4, 2017
Robinson Cano notches career double No. 500 in Mariners’ win over Royals

Robinson Cano notched a significant milestone Friday night. In the top of the first inning against the Royals, he hit a double down the right field line, the 500th of his career.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 1, 2017
For Felix Hernandez, hugs cannot wait

Felix Hernandez and Adrian Beltre have been the closest of friends for a long time.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 29, 2017
Mariners’ Mitch Haniger headed to DL after taking pitch to face

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is headed to the disabled list after being hit in the face with a 95 mph fastball in Seattle's win over the Mets on Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 28, 2017
Mariners bring back Erasmo Ramirez, trade Steve Cishek to Tampa Bay

The Mariners acquired pitching help Friday by sending reliever Steve Cishek to Tampa Bay for Erasmo Ramirez.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2017
Jean Segura taking ownership by encouraging younger Mariners players

Shortstop Jean Segura has been supportive of teammates like Guillermo Heredia and Taylor Motter in his first season with the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 24, 2017
Notebook: Danny Espinosa ready for new role with Mariners

Danny Espinosa had some valuable time off between his new gig as Mariners utility man and old gig as a platoon player for the Angels earlier this season.