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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 | Jun 12, 2016
Notebook: Scott Servais believes Mariners are about to make a run

As the Mariners wrap up the last of 10 straight games against first-place clubs, manager Scott Servais believes his club ready to do some special things on the upcoming road trip.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 9, 2016
Mariners’ Taijuan Walker looks back to 2014 to solve recent struggles

Two years ago in late September, Taijuan Walker was handed the ball with the Mariners in postseason contention…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 8, 2016
Mariners notebook: Offense continues to put up big numbers

Even while missing Ketel Marte and Leonys Martin the past three weeks, the Mariners still are near or on top of the leaderboard in several offensive categories.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2016
Mariners notebook: Still no timetable for Felix Hernandez’s return; Martin could be back soon

Felix Hernandez, who was wearing a protective boot in the clubhouse Tuesday to protect his calf injury, still doesn't have a timetable for when he could return to the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2016
Mariners’ Chris Iannetta working on plays at home after missed catch in Monday’s loss

As promised Monday night, Chris Iannetta was on the field taking early work after missing a catch that cost the Mariners a run in their 3-1 loss to the Indians in the series opener Monday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2016
Mariners’ James Paxton changes arm slot and attitude, finds success

James Paxton bounced back from a disastrous start with an impressive outing Monday night, during which he showed some mechanical adjustments and more attitude than we've seen from him in the past.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 6, 2016
Mariners notebook: Injury updates and a surprise visit in the clubhouse

Mariners manager Scott Servais gave injury updates on ace Felix Hernandez and center fielder Leonys Martin, saying he hopes to get the latter out on a rehab assignment soon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 5, 2016
Mariners P Felix Hernandez likely to miss extra time

Manager Scott Servais gives good news on shortstop Ketel Marte and center fielder Leonys Martin but expects pitcher Felix Hernandez to miss a few more starts.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 5, 2016
Mariners notebook: Defense has played role in 1st-inning struggles

In the four games before Sunday's series finale in Texas, Mariners' starters had surrendered 16 runs in the first inning, finding themselves behind the eight-ball from the get-go.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 4, 2016
Mariners call up top prospect Edwin Diaz to bolster bullpen

Mariners top pitching prospect Edwin Diaz has been called up and has joined the club in Texas. Diaz, drafted as a starter, has opened eyes quickly in his very new role as a reliever.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 3, 2016
Audio: Hear radio calls and Mariners comments from comeback win

Listen to the Mariners themselves react after Thursday's incredible comeback from down 10 runs to beat San Diego, plus Aaron Goldsmith's calls from the radio broadcast, in an audio montage.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 3, 2016
Thoughts on the Mariners’ biggest comeback in team history

A closer look at how the Mariners erased a 10-run deficit Thursday against San Diego while pulling off the biggest comeback in franchise history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2016
Mariners notebook: Cutting Joel Peralta a tough move for first-year manager Scott Servais

Joel Peralta provided the Mariners with help in high-leverage situations early on in the year and was a big source of leadership in the clubhouse, which made the decision to cut him loose hard for manager Scott Servais.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2016
Mariners to give James Paxton another start

The numbers and the loss from Wednesday count, but James Paxton will get a do over. Paxton will get a start in the upcoming Mariners homestand next week, manager Scott Servais confirmed Thursday afternoon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 2, 2016
Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down James Paxton’s new mechanics on Mariners postgame show

Former Mariners pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith shared his observations on James Paxton's rough outing and broke down the major change he recently made with his pitching mechanics.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 1, 2016
Mariners place Felix Hernandez on 15-day DL; James Paxton to start Wednesday

The Mariners have placed Felix Hernandez on the 15-day DL with a strained right calf and called up James Paxton from Triple-A Tacoma to make the start for the Mariners Wednesday night in San Diego.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 31, 2016
James Paxton to join Mariners in San Diego; could make spot start

James Paxton was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday night for Triple-A Tacoma and is expected to be added to the Mariners' 25-man roster Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 31, 2016
Building culture: Scott Servais keeps the talk going with Mariners’ dress-up flight

The Mariners were given the assignment of accessorizing their travel attire with something that represents where they are from, and they didn't disappoint on their way to San Diego after Tuesday's win.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 31, 2016
Mariners notebook: Platoon players showing their versatility

Without Leonys Martin, the Mariners have turned to their platoon players to fill out lineups, and the results have been good for Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 30, 2016
Mariners notebook: Looking for consistency from Taijuan Walker

Coming off 7 1/3 innings of one earned-run ball against the A's on May 23, Taijuan Walker looked…
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 29, 2016
Injured Leonys Martin will travel with Mariners to keep ‘his energy in the dugout’

The injuries certainly could have been worse, but the Mariners missing two huge parts of their defense and lineup has been significant.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 29, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais moves past bad play; Nelson Cruz explains big blast

Mariners manager Scott Servais explains the wild ending from Saturday's loss and Nelson Cruz says he won't be hitting any more batting-practice homers out of Safeco.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 27, 2016
Mariners’ organizational philosophies taking root in minors

Adding to the list of pleasant surprises this season for the Mariners, the dramatic turnaround has not been limited to the big-league club as the organizational philosophies are taking root in the minors as well.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 25, 2016
Scott Servais explains why Mariners made a change at shortstop

"You hate to see that happen but what I am looking out for what is best for our team," Scott Servais said of the Mariners' decision to send Chris Taylor back to Triple-A.