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 | Aug 30, 2016
Acquisition of Jonathan Lucroy pays dividends for Rangers’ pitching staff

Dallas Morning News beat writer Evan Grant explains how catcher Jonathan Lucroy's prowess behind the plate has paid major dividends for the Rangers' pitching staff.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais appreciates Shawn O’Malley’s versatility, approach

Shawn O'Malley, who began the season in Triple-A, has become an important part of the Mariners' 25-man roster thanks to his ability to play all over the field.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2016
An inside look at the Mariners’ remarkable turnaround in the minors

Double-A Jackson play-by-play announcer Brandon Liebhaber gives an insider's perspective of the Mariners' minor-league affiliates that have made a nearly worst-to-first turnaround.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 28, 2016
Rookie Dan Altavilla has ‘dream come true’ in strong Mariners debut

Rookie reliever Dan Altavilla had a whirlwind entrance into the majors Saturday with the Mariners but finished it with an impressive 100-mph fastball and 1-2-3 inning against the White Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2016
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez OK after dizzy spell; moves coming

Felix Hernandez shook off a dizzy spell in his start vs. the White Sox on Friday, and the Mariners appear set to make several moves Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2016
Mariners have to hang on with several lefties on the horizon

Get ready to see a lot of left. If the probables and anticipated opposing pitchers play out, the Mariners could face southpaws in six of the next seven games
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 25, 2016
Mariners activate James Paxton, DFA Wade LeBlanc

As expected, James Paxton will return to the mound Thursday as the Mariners have activated him from the 15-day disabled list. Utility man Mike Freeman was also recalled before the team's series opener against the White Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 24, 2016
Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz (back) hopes to return Thursday after leaving game early

Nelson Cruz was removed from the Mariners' loss Wednesday with back spasms, joining fellow slugger Kyle Seager on the bench dealing with a minor injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 24, 2016
Mariners notebook: Kyle Seager not expected to be out long

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager missed their series finale with the Yankees after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday night, but the team doesn't expect him to miss much more time.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2016
Notebook: Flurry of Mariners moves shuffles bullpen, gives Shawn O’Malley new job

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto seems to be making daily roster moves to meet the Mariners' game-to-game needs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2016
Return better late than never for Mariners reliever Tony Zych

Mariners reliever Tony Zych, who has been out since May 3 with right shoulder tendinitis, has pitched a number of rehab outings and returns to the team with his pre-injury velocity back.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 22, 2016
Mariners notebook: Monday moves just the beginning

The Mariners recalled outfielder Guillermo Heredia and placed reliever Drew Storen on the 15-day DL with right-shoulder inflammation on Monday. Manager Scott Servais said more moves are coming.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 21, 2016
Mariners notebook: James Paxton gives thumbs up after minor-league assignment

The Mariners are expecting pitcher James Paxton to be ready for a start next week after a successful and pain-free minor-league outing.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 18, 2016
Mariners notebook: New helmet a factor in Nori Aoki’s turnaround

Add Nori Aoki's name to the list of successful Mariners Triple-A tuneups. Since his return from Tacoma, Aoki has hit .319, and he's done it with a different look, as well.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 18, 2016
Playing time has allowed Mariners’ Shawn O’Malley to find his groove

Feeling comfortable and confident in his position on the Mariners, Shawn O'Malley has been receiving regular playing time and is putting up terrific numbers for a utility player.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 17, 2016
Mariners notebook: Starting rotation through the weekend takes shape

The Mariners have announced their probable pitchers through the weekend, and the rotation will continue to include Ariel Miranda.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 17, 2016
Mariners’ Scott Servais on limiting Edwin Diaz to the ninth inning

Mariners manager Scott Servais has resisted the temptation to use Edwin Diaz in critical situations before the ninth inning since making him the team's closer. He explains why.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 16, 2016
Mariners notebook: Cody Martin set to be starting pitcher No. 13

Cody Martin will become the 13th pitcher to start a game for the Mariners this year, as he has been penciled in to start Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 15, 2016
Mariners notebook: James Paxton still out, relievers on the mend

Pitching notes as the Mariners begin a four-game series with the Angels, including Seattle's options to start on Wednesday with James Paxton still sidelined.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 15, 2016
Mariners’ James Paxton not ready to return from elbow injury

"We're going to do the right thing and give him a little more time," manager Scott Servais said about the Mariners' plan for James Paxton, who's dealing with forearm tightness after being hit with a line drive in his last start.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 15, 2016
Mariners trade Luis Sardinas to Padres for PTBNL

The Mariners have traded infielder Luis Sardinas to the Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Sardinas was designated for assignment Aug. 10.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2016
Mariners notebook: James Paxton’s start pushed to Tuesday in Anaheim

Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton is pain-free after suffering an elbow contusion when hit by a comebacker during aMariners' win last weekend.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 13, 2016
New Mariners pitcher Arquimedes Caminero talks about his late start in baseball, unique name

Not much was known about Aquimedes Caminero, the reliever the Mariners acquired last week who has taken the bullpen by storm with his 100 mph fastball. Shannon Drayer got to the bottom of it.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2016
Mariners notebook: Joe Wieland makes it 29 pitchers in 2016

After Tuesday's 15-inning game, Taijuan Walker's demotion and James Paxton's bruised elbow, the Mariners turned to Joe Wieland to start Friday.