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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 | Jul 21, 2017
Mariners trade prospect Tyler O’Neill to Cardinals for LHP Marco Gonzales

The Mariners have made another trade to beef up their pitching staff, acquiring left-handed starter Marco Gonzales from the Cardinals in exchange for minor-league outfielder Tyler O'Neill, one of the organization's top prospects.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 20, 2017
Mariners acquire reliever David Phelps from Marlins for four minor-leaguers

The Mariners have acquired right-handed reliever David Phelps from the Marlins in exchange for four minor-leaguers, most notably center fielder Brayan Hernandez, the team announced Thursday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 18, 2017
Audio: Mel Stottlemyre Jr on the day Bo Jackson played Deion Sanders

When Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders met on the baseball diamond 27 years ago, current Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. played a big role. We got him to tell the story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 18, 2017
Drayer: Mariners’ epic 9-7 win over Astros by the numbers

A closer look at the Mariners' crazy 9-7 comeback win in 10 innings over the Astros on Monday night, by the numbers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 17, 2017
Notebook: Bullpen help on the horizon, but do Mariners need it?

As good as the bullpen has been for the Mariners, general manager Jerry Dipoto said over the weekend that he is looking for another arm to provide relief for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 15, 2017
Ben Gamel and Mitch Haniger were good in the first half; Mariners looking for better in the second

Mariners manager Scott Servais and the coaches learned a lot about Ben Gamel and Mitch Haniger in the first half of the season, and in meetings over the last two days, both have been asked for more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 14, 2017
Mariners’ Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz keeping a good thing going from the All-Star Game

If you see a little more gum chomping in the Mariners' dugout, there is good reason for it. There are home runs in that gum, at least that is what Robinson Cano discovered Tuesday in Miami.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 14, 2017
Mariners name Nasusel Cabrera interim bullpen coach

The Mariners have named Nasusel Cabrera interim bullpen coach. He replaces Mike Hampton, whose resignation was announced by the team last Sunday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 12, 2017
Drayer: After just surviving first half, Mariners must thrive to make playoffs

Injuries and inconsistency caused a promising Mariners team to be stuck in survival mode in the first half of 2017, but that can no longer be the case, writes Shannon Drayer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 9, 2017
Mike Hampton resigns as Mariners bullpen coach

The Mariners will have a new bullpen coach after the All-Star break as Mike Hampton resigned after Sunday's win over Oakland.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2017
Mariners’ Nelson Cruz selected to his fifth All-Star Game

Nelson Cruz will represent the Mariners at the All-Star Game on July 11, and for now, he's the only Mariner heading to Miami.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2017
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais remains optimistic Nelson Cruz won’t be out long

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Nelson Cruz was not in the Mariners' lineup Sunday morning after banging his right knee while…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 30, 2017
Drayer: Mariners need to find their edge to end up-and-down trend

The Mariners have struggled to find consistency, and with the midway point nearing on the season, manager Scott Servais is asking for more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 26, 2017
Drayer: Mariners look to stay on track through much-needed off day

After playing 20 games in 20 days, the Mariners finally get a break with an off day Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 20, 2017
Mariners notebook: With the bat on track, Scott Servais is asking for more from Mike Zunino behind the plate

Mike Zunino has been on a tear behind the plate, but with his swing fixed and his confidence growing, Mariners manager Scott Servais wants to see him take the next step defensively.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 18, 2017
Mariners notebook: Max Povse an interesting add

Not long after starting the conversion to relief pitcher with Max Povse, he arrived in the Mariners' clubhouse to join the bullpen Sunday morning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 17, 2017
Mariners notebook: Jean Segura looks forward to testing ankle in games

"It's going to take a little bit to trust," Mariners shortstop Jean Segura said about his high ankle sprain, which he is getting close to returning from.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 14, 2017
Notebook: Mariners’ reliever-go-round may soon be over

The Mariners made a move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen Wednesday, something that has been a regular occurrence of late but may soon not have to be.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 12, 2017
Mariners notebook: Another roster move with more to come

A collection of Mariners notes before the opener of their four-game series with the Twins on Monday, including their swap of right-handed relievers Casey Lawrence and Emilio Pagan.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 8, 2017
Drayer: Mariners’ unity was evident on Jean Segura’s big day

Shannon Drayer writes that it was telling how several Mariners teammates attended the press conference for Jean Segura's extension. "We're a team here," Taylor Motter said. "Being there for him meant more for us than anything else."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 6, 2017
Mariners sellers? Think again as team close to extending Jean Segura

A baseball source confirms that the Mariners are in talks with shortstop Jean Segura on a contract extension, as Jon Morosi of Fox Sports first reported.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 5, 2017
Drayer: Notes on the Mariners’ hot streak, Mike Zunino and more

With the Mariners off on Monday, Shannon Drayer shares a few notes about their recent surge and takes a look ahead.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 3, 2017
Mariners rotation finally has stability as they say goodbye to ‘TBD’

Despite adversity, the Mariners managed to put up a .500 record in the month of May. And while…
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 30, 2017
Encouraging signs from Felix, Iwakuma in latest bullpen sessions

Shannon Drayer talks with Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. about what he saw from Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma in their latest bullpen sessions.