Mariners Insider, Seattle Sports

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 | Feb 19, 2017
Mariners first day of full squad workouts moved inside

The soggy conditions in Peoria aren't dampening manager Scott Servais' appraisal of the Mariners roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 13, 2017
What to look for as the Mariners get going in Peoria

With pitchers and catchers set to report, baseball begins this week. Here's what Shannon Drayer will be paying attention to during Mariners spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 8, 2017
Mariners will be well-represented in the World Baseball Classic

Eleven members of the Mariners organization, six of which are on their 40-man roster, have been named to World Baseball Classic teams. The 11 M's will represent seven countries.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 8, 2017
A look back at the Mariners’ 37 trades under GM Jerry Dipoto

Shannon Drayer looks at what we've learned from the 36 trades Jerry Dipoto has made since becoming the Mariners' general manager in September of 2015.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 3, 2017
Farm director Andy McKay turns attention in Mariners’ system to mental skills

Last year, the Mariners saw success in their push to improve the records of the franchise's minor league teams. That was just part of the process under farm director Andy McKay, however.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 31, 2017
Mariners’ pitching should be more steady, but will that be enough?

Injuries and depth issues plagued the Mariners' starting rotation and bullpen last season, but they enter 2017 with a more well-rounded, but not exactly impressive, pitching staff.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 29, 2017
Podcast: ‘Hot Stove Show,’ Mariners FanFest edition

The latest "Hot Stove Show" included visits from Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto, outfielder Jarrod Dyson, utility man Danny Valencia, left-hander Drew Smyly and others.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 27, 2017
Special Mariners FanFest edition of Hot Stove show noon Saturday

Rick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith and Shannon Drayer will host two hours of Mariners talk from FanFest at Safeco Field with a number of guests stopping by.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 26, 2017
Quick hits from Mariners’ pre-spring training press conference

A breakdown of all the news and notes from the Mariners' pre-spring training press conference, which included sessions with Scott Servais, Jerry Dipoto, James Paxton and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 25, 2017
Mariners release 2017 promotions and events schedule

The Mariners' giveaways and promotions during this season will include seven bobblehead nights, five fireworks nights, and Edgar Martinez weekend.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 24, 2017
Edgar Martinez caught off-guard by Mariners’ decision to retire No. 11

The Mariners have stringent requirements to retire a player's number, which is why Edgar Martinez was surprised to find out the team had decided to retire his No. 11.
BROCK AND SALK | Jan 24, 2017
Scott Servais expects big things from Mariners: ‘Now is our time’

Mariners manager Scott Servais said that while there isn't always a carryover from year to year in baseball, he believes Seattle has a great opportunity to build on last season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 23, 2017
Mariners announce promotions in baseball operations department

The Mariners announced several changes in their baseball operations department Monday, including promoting Jack Mosimann to director of Major League operations.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 19, 2017
Mariners FanFest is right around the corner

Click here to see which members of the Mariners will be in attendance for the annual FanFest at Safeco Field on Jan. 28-2.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2017
Edgar Martinez optimistic about HOF chances after jump in voting

Legendary Mariners player Edgar Martinez characteristically looked on the bright side to missing the cut again in the 2017 vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2017
Mariners legend Edgar Martinez 73 votes shy of 2017 HOF induction

Edgar Martinez didn't get the 75 percent of votes needed for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, but the Mariners' all-time great is getting ever closer.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2017
‘Hot Stove Show’ podcast: Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr, James Paxton and Joe Posnanski

On Tuesday's edition of the Mariners Hot Stove Show, the panel was joined by lefty starter James Paxton, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. and national writer Joe Posnanski.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 17, 2017
‘Hot Stove Show’ tonight: Pitching, pitching and more pitching

Mariners left-hander James Paxton and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. will be guests on the "Hot Stove Show" tonight from 7-9 on 710 ESPN Seattle and on 710Sports.com.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 13, 2017
Mariners agree with all remaining arbitration-eligible players

The Mariners have agreed to contracts with all of their arbitration eligible players, including James Paxton, Jean Segura and Drew Smyly. The deadline to do so was 11 a.m. Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 11, 2017
Jerry Dipoto connects dots, fills Mariners’ remaining roster needs by trading for Drew Smyly

The acquisition of Drew Smyly on Wednesday filled two needs for the Mariners, giving them five proven starting pitchers and likely pushing lefty Ariel Miranda to the bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 11, 2017
‘Hot Stove’ podcast: Jerry Dipoto gives his view on the nearly-complete Mariners

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto was a gust on he first "Hot Stove Show" of the new year aired Tuesday night and discussed, among other topics, the outlook for Seattle's pitching staff in 2017.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2017
Mariners have athletic outfield in place, significant speed on bases after trade for Jarrod Dyson

After two trades on Friday, including one for Jarrod Dyson, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto is excited for the team's ability to steal bases and track down fly balls in the outfield.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2017
Mariners bolster outfield, acquire Jarrod Dyson from Royals for Nathan Karns

The Mariners have acquired speedy outfielder Jarrod Dyson for pitcher Nathan Karns in general manager Jerry Dipoto's second significant trade of Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2017
With Yovani Gallardo, Mariners add proven durability to starting rotation

New Mariners pitcher Yovani Gallardo has a proven track record of providing innings as a starter, something general manager Jerry Dipoto has been pursuing for some time.