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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 | Sep 21, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais looking for Mariners to stay loose

Despite the tension that comes with making a playoff push, manager Scott Servais said he'd like to see more goofing around from the Mariners players.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 20, 2016
Mariners notebook: Servais believes Walker took another step forward in loss

Taijuan Walker struggled with his new mechanics Monday night, particularly out of the stretch, but Mariners manager Scott Servais was pleased with his starter's performance.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2016
Mariners’ Ariel Miranda hopes his hot September is just the beginning

Acquired in a deadline trade with Baltimore, Ariel Miranda has gone 4-0 for the Mariners in September. Shannon Drayer takes a closer look at the Cuban left-hander and his background.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2016
Mariners notebook: Veterans putting in extra work

Since the start of September, the early work the Mariners have put in has mostly included younger players. But before Monday night's series opener against the Blue Jays, Robinson Cano joined in.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 15, 2016
Mariners credit ‘special’ working environment for postseason run

The Mariners are only a game and a half out of the second wild-card spot after winning eight straight. "This environment is really special right now," third baseman Kyle Seager said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 14, 2016
Mariners to begin 2017 season in Houston; home opener on April 10

MLB released the tentative 2017 schedule Wednesday and the Mariners will again open on the road with a four-game series in Houston beginning April 3. Their home opener is April 10.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 14, 2016
A closer look at Taijuan Walker’s remarkable turnaround with Mariners

Taijuan Walker's sterling performance Tuesday followed a commitment to a major change in mechanics and daily intensive workouts with Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 13, 2016
The tale of 2 innocent blunders during a Mariners win

Rookie Dan Vogelbach made a base-running error and veteran Robinson Cano completed a double play that wasn't during Monday's win over the Angels.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 12, 2016
Mariners notebook: Daniel Vogelbach ready for his debut

"This is a dream come true, isn't it?" newly called up Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelbach said after taking batting practice in the cages with Nelson Cruz.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 12, 2016
Starting pitching will be key for the Mariners down the stretch

The Mariners haven't gotten what they hoped for out of their starting rotation this season, but that group still has a chance to pitch the team into a wild-card berth.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 11, 2016
Notebook: New faces expected to join the Mariners in Anaheim

With the Tacoma Rainiers' season now over, we will see a few more additions to the Mariners before their series begins Monday in Anaheim.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2016
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez looking to bounce back from rough outing vs Rangers

"It's been a really weird year for him," manager Scott Servais said of Felix Hernandez, who is hoping to shake off a rough start in his last outing.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2016
Work continues for Taijuan Walker after small step in right direction

While the road to getting Taijuan Walker on track once and for all with his mechanics could be a long one, the first hurdle was cleared in Thursday's Mariners win over Texas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2016
Mariners notebook: Servais a fan of expanded rosters, until game time

"The game just changes in September, and it shouldn't change," Mariners manager Scott Servais said of MLB's expanded rosters.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 7, 2016
Mariners notebook: Young players getting more work in September

Expanded rosters means more Mariners needing work to get through before games, and it was interesting to watch some of it this week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 7, 2016
Nomination for Clemente Award has special meaning for Mariners’ Robinson Cano

For Robinson Cano, the Mariners' nominee for the annual Roberto Clemente Award, he has long been inspired by the legendary Clemente's good deeds.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 6, 2016
Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto a fan of some pace-of-play measures

A day after the Mariners and Rangers played for 3 hours and 32 minutes, general manager Jerry Dipoto shared his thoughts on some proposals to speed up MLB games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 5, 2016
Mariners notebook: Ben Gamel will continue to play in crowded OF

Even with Nori Aoki set to return Tuesday, the Mariners will continue to take a look at newly acquired Ben Gamel in the outfield and the leadoff spot.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 4, 2016
Mariners’ Taijuan Walker gets back to work after disastrous start

A day after a disastrous outing in which he allowed five earned runs in only 2/3 of an inning, Mariners right-hander Taijuan Walker went to work on his mechanics with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 4, 2016
Mariners notebook: James Paxton’s fingernail passes initial tests

Starting pitcher James Paxton's acrylic finger nail held up in throwing sessions this weekend but the Mariners have some concerns about the injury moving forward.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 31, 2016
Which Mariners will get extra work in the Arizona Fall League

The Mariners have announced they will send Guillermo Heredia and Dan Altavilla among other players to the Arizona Fall League.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 31, 2016
Mariners’ September call-ups will be impacted by success in minors

Do not expect an influx of players called up initially when the calendar turns to September and rosters expand on Thursday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 31, 2016
Notebook: Mariners aiming to get Nelson Cruz back on Friday

For a second straight day Nelson Cruz is out of the Mariners lineup with a nerve issue in his hand, but he is optimistic he will return soon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 30, 2016
Notebook: Mariners being patient with Mike Zunino

Mariners manager Scott Servais says he's not panicking over young catcher Mike Zunino's recent struggles at the plate.