Shannon Drayer

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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

With trust from Mariners, Tom Murphy embracing lightness — and loudness

Despite veteran catcher Tom Murphy missing the Mariners' playoff run due to injury, the team has made it clear how much they value him.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Robbie Ray’s changes not limited to new pitch

With Robbie Ray set to take on the Angels on Monday, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports dives into how he's more comfortable for 2023.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Where Luis Castillo stands after latest start

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer reports on Luis Castillo's start in Sunday's win over the Rangers, the latest moves in camp and more.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Flexen ‘looks really good,’ Hummel to play the field

Chris Flexen has gotten off to a great start in camp. Shannon Drayer has the details on that, Cooper Hummel, a potential trade and much more.
1 year ago

Drayer: Mariners relievers Sadler and Muñoz with big days in different ways

Friday was a big day for Mariners RHPs Casey Sadler and Andrés Muñoz as Sadler threw his first live BP and Muñoz showed off a new pitch.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Checking in on Seattle’s bats; WBC updates

We've heard a lot about the Mariners' arms in spring training. What about the bats? Shannon Drayer provides a look at them and more.
1 year ago

Drayer’s Mariners Observations: Kelenic, Julio, injury concerns and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer shares her M's observations from Peoria, including injury updates and Jarred Kelenic's spring so far.
1 year ago

Drayer: Next for Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez — fulfill childhood dream in WBC

Julio Rodríguez leaves Mariners spring training on Monday to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: M’s sloppy in Kirby’s 1st start; injury updates

The Mariners played a sloppy game vs Colorado, resulting in a shorter day for George Kirby. Shannon Drayer has the details on that and more.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Gonzales and Murphy show adjustments, White’s status

It's a spring of adjustments for Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales and C Tom Murphy, who both impressed in Seattle's win over the Diamondbacks.
1 year ago

Drayer: Mariners’ Logan Gilbert showcases new splitter in spring debut

The newest offering in Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert's bag of tricks was on display when he made his first Cactus League start Thursday.
1 year ago

Drayer’s Mariners Observations: 3 things from big day in Mesa

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer follows up on three things she said she was watching Wednesday in what turned out to be a notable game against the Cubs.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Updates on Evan White, Robbie Ray and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from Arizona with what Evan White has to say about his spring so far, insight on Robbie Ray from pitching coach Pete Woodworth and more.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: The plan to get even more out of Luis Castillo

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has insight from Scott Servais on what the M's are asking ace pitcher Luis Castillo to do in 2023.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Julio Rodríguez fine, undeterred after wall crash

Julio Rodríguez had a brief moment that caused concern when he crashed into the wall in center field on Monday's Mariners spring trainng game.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Jarred Kelenic displays new approach with 2-HR day

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details Jarred Kelenic's big day in a loss to Kansas City, updates on some young M's standouts and more.
1 year ago

Drayer: Mariners get serious in batting cage with revolutionary machine

"You stand in there and you can't believe how realistic it is," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said of the Trajekt Arc.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Haggerty in action at 2B, Gonzales on hill

Shannon Drayer has the latest on the Mariners from Arizona, including notes on Sam Haggerty, Evan White, Marco Gonzales and much more.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: 1st game featured rule changes, Berroa impressing

The Mariners opened spring training with a 3-2 win over the Padres, which included a clock violation and a big day from Prelander Berroa.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: What to expect in games; updates on France, relievers

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer provides a look at what we could see in Cactus League play with new rules and players off in the WBC.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Ray starts 1st game with new rules on display

Mariners baseball is officially back with their spring training opener vs the Padres, which will be the first game with the new rule changes.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Ty France refreshed after injuries hurt his hitting

Mariners first baseman Ty France has finally opened up about injuries that held him back offensively in the second half of last season.
1 year ago

Drayer: A different feeling on Day 1 for Mariners after taste of playoffs

Coming off their first postseason appearance in two decades, the Mariners have a different kind of hunger as they begin spring training workouts.
1 year ago

Mariners Notebook: Top prospect Harry Ford in line for eventful spring

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details news and more from spring training in Arizona, including a look at catcher prospect Harry Ford's big spring plans.
1 year ago