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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 | Mar 19, 2017
Mariners’ James Paxton works on secondary pitches in outing against minor leaguers

Mariners starter James Paxton struck out eight while facing players from the lower minors of the White Sox organization on Sunday afternoon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 19, 2017
Notebook: Mariners will soon look like themselves again

With the Dominican Republic eliminated from the WBC, Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Jean Segura should soon be hitting the field once again in Mariners uniforms.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2017
All eyes on Drew Smyly as he returns to Mariners after stellar WBC performance

After turning heads with an eight-strikeout performance in 4 2/3 innings for the USA in the World Baseball Classic, Drew Smyly comes back to Mariners with extra attention on him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2017
Mariners option Boog Powell, Chase De Jong to Triple-A Tacoma

The Mariners announced they have optioned outfielder Boog Powell and right-handed pitcher Chase De Jong to Triple-A Tacoma ahead of Friday's split-squad games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2017
Mariners notebook: Let’s play 2 plus injury updates

Some interesting lineups have been made for the Mariners on Friday, who have split squad games on tap: a day game against Arizona and a night game with the Dodgers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2017
Notebook: Mariners impressed by performances of Felix Hernandez, Drew Smyly in WBC

"I couldn't be any happier with the way they threw or how they went about it," manager Scott Servais said of Drew Smyly and Felix Hernandez in Wednesday's WBC matchup.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2017
Video: Recovering Tony Zych, Kyle Lewis get to work Mariners Field 1

The Mariners saw encouraging workouts Wednesday from two players working their way back from injuries: reliever Tony Zych and outfield prospect Kyle Lewis.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2017
Mariners notebook: Things could be interesting with bullpen flexibility

With extra flexibility than in 2016, the Mariners will have the ability to make roster moves in their pitching staff more often than most teams typically do during a season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2017
When Mariners face off in the WBC, who do Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais root for?

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto will be watching closely when Felix Hernandez and Drew Smyly take the mound Wednesday in the WBC.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 14, 2017
Notebook: Utility IFs get needed break, plus marquee Mariners matchups on tap in WBC

The World Baseball Classic's impact on the Mariners has included extra work for utility infielders, who will get some rest Tuesday. The WBC has also set up some interesting battles.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2017
Mariners notebook: First cuts plus encouraging news on relievers on the mend

There were no big surprises as the Mariners announced their first round of spring-training cuts on Monday. Plus notes, including good news on a few relievers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2017
Servais unconcerned by slow start from Mariners relievers

Mariners coaches are not stressing over poor outings during spring training from veteran relievers such as Nick Vincent and Marc Rzepczynski.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2017
Mariners notebook: Jarrod Dyson enjoys watching the WBC and Nelson Cruz heroics

New Mariners outfielder Jarrod Dyson explains why he enjoys watching the World Baseball Classic and expects more Nelson Cruz heroics during the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2017
Mariners hoping for best with RHP Shae Simmons to undergo MRI

Right-handed pitcher Shea Simmons will undergo an MRI Sunday after experiencing forearm tightness during Saturday's game against the Reds.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2017
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez could be out of WBC, back in camp sooner than expected

Felix Hernandez had a good first two innings, but after losing his command in the third and being pulled, his Venezuela team was upset by Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2017
Mariners notebook: O’Malley with the walkoff as young guys lead the way in comeback win over Cubs

The Mariners beat the Cubs for the second straight day, this time in front of a full house in Peoria with the fireworks coming late courtesy of a Shawn O'Malley walkoff single.
BROCK AND SALK | Mar 10, 2017
CEO John Stanton says Mariners have winning team in place, ‘We need our fans in the ballpark’

Mariners CEO John Stanton joined "Brock and Salk" for a 25-minute interview in which he shared his enthusiasm for the team, pointed out some don't-miss series and further defined the club's 2017 slogan, "Whatever it takes."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2017
James Paxton feeling comfortable with re-worked delivery, spot in Mariners’ rotation set

James Paxton's strong outing Thursday was the latest indication that he's feeling more comfortable than he was a year ago, having worked over the offseason on the adjustments he made to his delivery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2017
Mariners notebook: A new addition to the big league clubhouse

The Mariners have started tracking Productive Team Plate Appearances in the clubhouse, something they implemented last year in the minor leagues to great success.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 8, 2017
Notebook: Mariners in action away from the Mariners

The World Baseball Classic all of a sudden becomes very real for the Mariners. Plus news and notes, including Seager picking up the slack.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2017
Notebook: Drew Smyly becomes latest Mariner headed to the WBC

Drew Smyly threw an impressive three innings in his second spring start on Monday. Then he dropped some news, telling reporters that he'll be the 13th Mariners player headed to the World Baseball Classic.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2017
Fun and games at Mariners spring training includes a mariachi band for Leonys Martin’s birthday

Manager Scott Servais gave center fielder Leonys Martin a birthday surprise he will never forget, a mariachi band that followed him around all day. It was part of another fun day in and out of the Mariners' clubhouse.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2017
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez ready and excited to pitch for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez says he is excited to join his home country in the World Baseball Classic, but Mariners skipper Scott Servais is not exactly thrilled to see him go.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2017
Mariners notebook: Utility players get a chance to shine

With many of the Mariners' stars playing in the World Baseball Classic, manager Scott Servais said the coaches will get a long look at utility players Shawn O'Malley, Taylor Motter and Mike Freeman.