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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

SHANNON DRAYER | May 19, 2025
Drayer: How top Mariners pitching prospects Cijntje, Sloan are opening eyes

A look into how the top two Seattle Mariners pitching prospects, Jurrangelo Cijntje and Ryan Sloan, are opening eyes both in and out of the organization.
SHANNON DRAYER | May 19, 2025
Drayer on Mariners: How pitching dominated Padres; Brash’s new weapon

Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the pitching staff's strategy in a sweep over the Padres and the new pitch Matt Brash has unveiled.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2025
Atop AL West, Mariners and A’s are creating a ‘scrappy’ rivalry

After another back-and-forth series, the Seattle Mariners and the Athletics appear to be moving in a different direction than the rest of the division.
SHANNON DRAYER | Apr 18, 2025
Drayer: Rise of Cal Raleigh can be tracked back to Day 1 in Mariners’ system

Seattle Mariners assistant general manager Andy McKay, who was farm director when they drafted Cal Raleigh, has an interesting perspective on the catcher's ascent to stardom.
SHANNON DRAYER | Apr 18, 2025
Quick Hits From M’s Farm: Hot starts, plus good news on Farmelo

Seattle Mariners assistant GM Andy McKay details why Cole Young is doing better than it seems, who's playing well and has a positive update on Jonny Farmelo.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 7, 2025
Notebook: The Mariners’ options to replace Robles’ roster spot

A tough weekend in San Francisco was compounded Sunday when the Seattle Mariners right fielder left with a shoulder injury.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 27, 2025
Gilbert and Raleigh: From 2018 M’s draft picks to opening day battery

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and pitcher Logan Gilbert have played together since they were both drafted in 2018. On Thursday, they'll be the opening day battery.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 25, 2025
Drayer: What the Mariners’ roster brings north for 2025 season

Spring training is over, and the Seattle Mariners have brought their team north from Arizona to begin the 2025 season. Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 24, 2025
Mariners spring training ends with Matt Brash back on mound

Before the Seattle Mariners packed up and left Arizona, Matt Brash got his first chance at in-game action since 2024 UCL surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 23, 2025
Mariners release veteran OF Mitch Haniger

The 34-year-old outfielder's second stint with the Seattle Mariners ends after only one season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2025
M’s Notebook: Kirby takes important first step toward return

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby took a key first step in his rehab process, Logan Gilbert was the unlikely winner in a race to first base, and more.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 20, 2025
Drayer: Logan Gilbert’s assist to Mariners teammate with big talent

Logan Gilbert's leadership for the Seattle Mariners has been on display with the way he's helping Shintaro Fujinami, a teammate with impressive stuff but command issues.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 18, 2025
Mariners Notebook: Raley makes case for more ABs with bat, versatility

"He has definitely proven his worth with our lineup. I think getting as many at-bats for him as we can is going to be a big goal for us," Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said of Luke Raley.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 17, 2025
Mariners Notebook: Cal Raleigh’s old school spring approach

A day before Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his second home run of the spring, he went old school to find some more at-bats.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2025
Mariners RHP Brash takes another step forward in rehab

The standout Seattle Mariners reliever is working his way back after missing all of last season following elbow surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2025
M’s send top prospect Young, 3B Williamson to minor league camp

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson shared his thoughts on the two infielders who could eventually be in the big leagues this season.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 15, 2025
What’s next for M’s switch-pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje

Switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, the Seattle Mariners' 2024 first-round pick, pitched in his first pro game Friday night. His future will be fascinating.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 15, 2025
Logan Gilbert named Mariners’ opening day starter – here’s why

Logan Gilbert, who was a first-time All-Star in 2024, will start for the Seattle Mariners on opening day of the 2025 season. What Gilbert and manager Dan Wilson said about it.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 14, 2025
Drayer: Top M’s prospect Felnin Celesten learning after tough 2024

Felnin Celesten will be one of the top Seattle Mariners prospects featured in Friday's Spring Breakout game. Shannon Drayer profiles the talented shortstop.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 13, 2025
Seattle Mariners Notebook: Latest on George Kirby’s status

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby, who has been shut down with shoulder inflammation, is getting closer to throwing again.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 12, 2025
Mariners Notebook: Big Unit make rare visit, plus some updates

Insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports shares the latest from Seattle Mariners spring training including Randy Johnson stopping by, Mitch Garver's status and more.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 12, 2025
Mariners’ Matt Brash takes big step toward return from UCL tear

After missing all of last season with a torn UCL, the Seattle Mariners' Matt Brash threw from the mound on a field Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2025
Longtime M’s broadcaster Rick Rizzs OK after foul ball to head

Longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs was hit in the head by a foul ball during a spring training game, but recovered to finish the broadcast.
SHANNON DRAYER | Mar 10, 2025
Drayer: The reasons top M’s prospect Colt Emerson is a spring standout

Colt Emerson, a 19-year-old shortstop and Seattle Mariners' top-ranked prospect, is turning heads with what he's doing at the plate later into spring training.