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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 3, 2017
Hisashi Iwakuma gets his work in, but tough day for Mariners pitchers in 8-2 loss to Texas

Hisashi Iwakuma's got through his spring debut without any damage done, but other Mariners pitchers weren't so lucky in Seattle's 8-2 loss to the Rangers on Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 3, 2017
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais on board with the new rules

Mariners manager Scott Servais gives an inside look at the replay process. Plus notes, including a last look at the regular lineup for Friday's Cactus League game vs. Texas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2017
Mariners notebook: Chase De Jong ready for opportunity; Ariel Miranda strong in 2nd outing

With a pair of starting pitchers set to leave soon for the World Baseball Classic, new Mariners righty Chase De Jong is happy to get the chance to show what he can do against MLB hitters.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2017
The Mariners lose another to the World Baseball Classic

With the addition of shortstop Jean Segura to the Domincan Republic's roster for the World Baseball Classic, the Mariners will be without yet another key player starting next week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2017
Mariners Cactus League Report: Hear from Jerry Dipoto on latest trade, plus James Paxton and more

Jerry Dipoto was the first of four guests on Wednesday's Cactus League Report, and the Mariners GM had fresh insight to share after completing a trade just minutes before.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2017
Mariners notebook: Drew Smyly impressed by Mike Zunino’s catching ability after spring debut

After his first outing with the Mariners, Drew Smyly said of catcher Mike Zunino: "He really makes so many pitches look like strikes. He's fantastic with receiving."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2017
Notebook: Mariners taking a new approach to defense at first base

Scott Servais is looking for his first base platoon of Daniel Vogelbach and Danny Valencia to do something the Mariners couldn't last year: play more off the line.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2017
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez on first outing: ‘It looks good, I feel good’

Felix Hernandez had good focus and a good ability to get out of trouble in his first outing of Cactus League play, a two-inning start in the Mariners' 8-1 win over the White Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2017
Mariners notebook: First look at Felix Hernandez worth watching

While 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer rarely puts much into a first spring outing, she thinks Felix Hernandez's start on Tuesday against the White Sox is worth watching.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 27, 2017
Mariners notebook: Monday’s game moved up with rain in the forecast

PEORIA, Ariz. – Rain in the forecast Monday forced the Mariners to move their game against the Royals up…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2017
Guillermo Heredia makes adjustments and is rewarded early in Mariners camp

Guillermo Heredia opened some eyes during his Cactus League opener, but Mariners coaches had already seen some differences in the 26-year-old all camp.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2017
Mariners hit the ground running, hitting and throwing strikes

The Mariners got off to a nice start in Cactus League play, winning their opener 13-3 over San Diego on Saturday. Here's what stood out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2017
Mariners notebook: Let’s get this thing started

The Mariners hit the field for a game for the first time this spring, which you can hear at 12:10 on 710 ESPN Seattle. Here's what to look for.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2017
Mariners face Mariners in test of situation hitting

The last full day of workouts before the Mariners' Cactus League opener featured a situational game, with Robinson Cano's team beating Nelson Cruz's team in come-from-behind fashion.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2017
Mariners notebook: Servais hoping Dyson will fill more than platoon role

Manager Scott Servais believes Jarrod Dyson is too valuable to sit against lefties. Plus a sneak peek at the lineup for the Mariners' Cactus League opener.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2017
Mariners’ Edwin Diaz has confidence and a new pitch entering 2nd season

After an electric rookie season in which he saved 18 games, Edwin Diaz is preparing for his first full season as the Mariners' closer. That includes reincorporating a third pitch into his arsenal.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2017
Mariners notebook: Newcomer Mitch Haniger off to a strong start

PEORIA, Ariz. – Who has stood out the most so far in Mariners camp, beyond expectations, to the…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2017
Mariners notebook: Leonys Martin arrives, ‘ready to play 180 games’

Mariners outfielder Leonys Martin finally arrived in camp after testifying in a trial in Miami, and he is anxious and ready to hit the ground running and work on his offensive game.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2017
Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach hopes offseason work will help his defense at first base

Mariners manager Scott Servais made it clear that Daniel Vogelbach would need to show improved defense at first base if he is going to make the club. The early impressions have been positive.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2017
Mariners notebook: Steve Cishek takes a step forward

Mariners reliever Steve Cishek threw Tuesday for the first time since hip labrum surgery in October, and all went well.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 21, 2017
Quick hits: Mariners to face Mariners Tuesday in Peoria

Live batting-practice sessions will be the highlight in Mariners camp on Tuesday. Plus news and notes, including when center fielder Leonys Martin could arrive in Peoria.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 20, 2017
Law school will have to wait for Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz

Nelson Cruz planned to begin course work this offseason to become a lawyer -- until the Mariners slugger realized how busy his schedule was.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 20, 2017
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais hopes analytics help ‘tighten up’ base running

Base running will be a major focus for the Mariners in 2017 and manager Scott Servais and staff will cover it with a classroom session using special reports from the analytics department.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 19, 2017
First impression: Mariners’ Felix Hernandez looks new and improved

Spring training workouts have only just begun, but 710 ESPN Seattle's Shannon Drayer writes that it's apparent Mariners' ace Felix Hernandez put action to his end-of-the-season words about making changes.