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 | Jan 5, 2017
Mariners notebook: January update plus the latest on Edgar Martinez’s Hall of Fame push

It has been rather quiet in Marinersland, but at last check there is a baseball season approaching. Pitchers…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 22, 2016
Mariners notebook: Big day for King Felix, Robinson Cano in winter ball

The Mariners' two biggest stars, Felix Hernandez and Robinson Cano, are set for their winter ball debuts in their respective home countries on Thursday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 15, 2016
Mariners notebook: Bullpen market could begin moving soon

Shannon Drayer collects the news and notes from the Mariners over the last week, including a sign that general manager Jerry Dipoto could add another bullpen arm soon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 10, 2016
Mariners Hot Stove Show: Jerry Dipoto talks about what’s left on his offseason wish list

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto gave an in-depth update on the team's offseason on the Hot Stove Show on Friday, plus Scott Servais called in for an intreview.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2016
Scott Servais, Jerry Dipoto to be on Mariners Hot Stove Show tonight from Bellevue Square team store

The first Hot Stove Show of the offseason, airing 7 to 9 p.m. on 710 ESPN Seattle, will feature interviews with Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Servais.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 7, 2016
Mariners notebook: Add an arm to the mix plus Servais speaks

Mariners manager Scott Servais talks at the Winter Meetings about the team's youth, catcher Mike Zunino and adding to the clubhouse culture.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 5, 2016
Mariners notebook: Jerry Dipoto continues to look for arms

Jerry Dipoto is still on the lookout for help in the Mariners' starting rotation, indicating that another trade would be more likely than added an arm through free agency.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 3, 2016
Mariners announce Marc Rzepczynski signing, add bonus arm in Casey Fien

Along with an expected two-year deal with lefty specialist Marc Rzepczynski, the Mariners have signed right-handed reliever Casey Fien to a one-year contract.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2016
Mariners Hot Stove Podcast No. 6, pitching edition: Mel Stottlemyre Jr. stops by for a chat

In the latest edition of the Mariners Hot Stove podcast, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. joins Shannon Drayer and James Osborn to discuss Felix Hernandez, James Paxton and much more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 30, 2016
Notebook: Baseball America and Keith Law weigh in on the Mariners

Baseball America has released its top 10 prospects list for the Mariners and it looks quite different from…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 29, 2016
Notebook: More from GM Jerry Dipoto on Mariners’ recent deals

General manager Jerry Dipoto gives insight on the Mariners' recent acquisitions and how they fit into his plans for the team next year and beyond, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 28, 2016
Mariners add starting pitching depth, give up former first-rounder Alex Jackson in trade with Braves

General manager Jerry Dipoto acted quickly to bolster the Mariners' starting pitching depth by trading for right-handers Rob Whalen and Max Povse from Atlanta.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 23, 2016
Mariners’ trade is about established talent in Jean Segura over potential with Taijuan Walker, Ketel Marte

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto made a move mostly for the now in dealing Taijaun Walker and Ketel Marte to the Diamondbacks for Jean Segura and two minor leaguers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 19, 2016
Hot Stove podcast No. 5: Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto drops by for a chat

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto joined the Hot Stove podcast to share his hopes for the 2017 Mariners and his philosophies behind building a roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 18, 2016
Mariners make trades with Rays, Yankees amid flurry of moves

The Mariners acquired right-handed hitters Richie Shaffer and Taylor Motter from the Rays and power-throwing lefty James Pazos from the Yankees ahead of the Rule 5 Draft.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 17, 2016
Mariners announce 2017 spring training schedule, reporting dates

The Mariners have released their schedule for 2017 spring training, which will begin earlier than usual due to the World Baseball Classic.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 15, 2016
Mariners notes: Servais finishes 6th in Manager of the Year voting

Mariners first-year manager Scott Servais finished sixth in voting for the American League Manager of the Year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 12, 2016
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto: Adding Danny Valencia makes right-handed hitter no longer a critical need

By acquiring Danny Valencia from Oakland, "We don't have to go out and focus on a right-handed hitting outfielder," Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 12, 2016
Mariners trade for Danny Valencia to add right-handed bat, versatility

The Mariners have added a much-needed right-handed bat, trading minor league pitcher Paul Blackburn to the A's for Danny Valencia.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 10, 2016
Hot Stove podcast No. 4: Changes begin taking shape for Mariners

In the latest episode of the Hot Stove podcast, Shannon Drayer and James Osborn discuss GM Jerry Dipoto's trade for a catcher and what new need has emerged for the Mariners' roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 8, 2016
Mariners notes: More on the Carlos Ruiz-Vidal Nuno trade

Deals will start to take shape this week at the MLB general manager meetings, and we've already seen one with the Mariners, who traded lefty Vidal Nuno for catcher Carlos Ruiz.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 6, 2016
Report: Mariners trade for catcher Carlos Ruiz

The Mariners reportedly addressed a hole at catcher by acquiring veteran backstop Carlos Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 4, 2016
Mariners add a lefty to bullpen, lose another in Charlie Furbush

The Mariners have added left-handed reliever Dean Kiekhefer off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, while fellow southpaw Charlie Furbush has opted for free agency.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 3, 2016
Mariners bring back Seth Smith, Nori Aoki claimed by Astros

The Mariners kept an outfielder and lost an outfielder on Thursday afternoon, as Seth Smith had his option picked up while Nori Aoki is now a Houston Astro.