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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 | May 24, 2016
Could Mariners have another top-of-rotation starter in Nathan Karns?

At 4-1, and with the Mariners winning six of his eight starts, Nathan Karns is providing the Mariners with excellent production from the No. 5 spot with a 3.33 ERA
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 23, 2016
Leonys Martin credits Edgar Martinez and Mariners’ sluggers for fixing his swing

While the results at the plate have been dramatic of late for Leonys Martin, the changes have been anything but quick and easy.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 22, 2016
Ken Griffey Jr.’s high school coach recounts tales of The Kid

Ken Griffey Jr.'s high school baseball coach Mike Cameron talks about "the swing," The Kid as a kid and student, and what it is like to have two former players go into the Hall of Fame.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 22, 2016
Mariners don’t expect SS Ketel Marte to be out long

Mariners manager Scott Servais says shortstop Ketel Marte shouldn't be out longer than 15 days with a thumb injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 21, 2016
Mariners SS Ketel Marte injures thumb; move could be imminent

We will find out Sunday morning if Ketel Marte will be placed on the DL after spraining his thumb sliding headfirst into second base in the Mariners' 4-0 win over the Reds Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 20, 2016
Mariners notebook: Wade Miley keeps busy on a rainy afternoon

There was a lot of sitting around for the Mariners on Friday as it rained in Cincinnati. Turns out idle time can be dangerous for Wade Miley, who took to painting shoes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 20, 2016
Scott Servais credits Mariners’ preparation for strong road record

Hitting a full 50 points higher and slugging almost 100 points higher on the road has helped the Mariners to a 15-7 away record, their third-best road start through 22 games away from home in club history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 19, 2016
Mariners notebook: Superhero costumes make their return

Ever wonder how the Mariners bounce back from a loss? Well, they put on their super hero capes and keep moving.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 18, 2016
Notebook: Wade Miley happy he doesn’t have to face the Mariners

No one was more appreciative of the 10 runs the Mariners scored in their win over the Orioles on Tuesday than starting pitcher Wade Miley.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 18, 2016
Orioles’ Mark Trumbo credits time with Mariners for recent success

Mark Trumbo has enjoyed success so far this season with the Orioles, and he credits tips he got from Edgar Martinez during his stint with the Mariners last year with helping him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 18, 2016
Mariners right fielder Seth Smith surprises Robinson Cano with catch near infield

Seth Smith provided the entertainment in the Mariners' 10-0 win in the series opener against the Orioles ranging everywhere to make plays, including one in Robinson Cano territory in the sixth inning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 17, 2016
Mariners notebook: Joaquin Benoit to jump right back in 8th-inning mix

With Joaquin Benoit returning from a stint on the disabled list, the Mariners will put him right back into a role in the eighth inning to help out a bullpen that had a rough last week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 17, 2016
Mariners minor-league update: Mike Zunino cools off in Triple-A

After winning PCL player of the month honors for April, Mike Zunino has had a very different May, batting .167 as his development now shifts to working his way out of a slump.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 17, 2016
Mariners activate Joaquin Benoit from DL, option Mayckol Guaipe to Triple-A

All went well with veteran reliever Joaquin Benoit's catch session on Tuesday, and he has been activated from the 15-day DL by the Mariners and will be available for the series opener with Baltimore.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 15, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais not panicking after tight losses

Mariners manager Scott Servais remains positive despite back-to-back home losses and a depleted bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 15, 2016
Drayer: Mariners SS Ketel Marte’s success pushes Luis Sardinas back to Triple-A

Manager Scott Servais said infielder Luis Sardinas needs to get more playing time than is currently available with the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 12, 2016
Dae-Ho Lee’s long, eventful journey to becoming a Mariners fan favorite

Having proved himself in Korea and Japan, 33-year-old MLB rookie Dae-Ho Lee received an opportunity to realize his dream with the Mariners this spring and has not disappointed on or off the field since.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 11, 2016
Mariners notebook: Closer Steve Cishek proving valuable early on

Mariners manager Scott Servais relied on closer Steve Cishek to get a four-out save on Tuesday, and the right-hander came through just like he has in the ninth inning time and time again.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 10, 2016
Mariners notebook: Pitchers get in the cage with interleague games coming up

The Mariners are preparing for interleague play soon, which meant pitchers including Felix Hernandez and Nathan Karns found themselves taking batting practice Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 9, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais not surprised by early success

Mariners manager Scott Servais says he's been pleased with how his team has battled through a lot of one-run games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 8, 2016
Mariners notebook: Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager are on fire

The two-man wrecking crew in the middle of the Mariners' lineup is producing home runs, RBI's and doubles at a remarkable clip so far this month.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 7, 2016
Former Mariners catcher Dave Valle draws from his mother’s drive to help needy families in DR

Wanting to help needy families in the Dominican Republic, Dave Valle figured out how by looking at what his mother did to raise eight children on her own.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 6, 2016
Mariners’ Taijuan Walker expects to make next start despite leaving Friday with neck spasms

Taijuan Walker said he believed that he slept wrong Thursday night and was confident he could make his next start despite leaving Friday's Mariners loss with neck spasms.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 6, 2016
Mariners notebook: Martin, Marte and Iannetta team up a huge out

The Mariners prevented a big run in Thursday's game thanks to great play all around by center fielder Leonys Martin, shortstop Ketel Marte and catcher Chris Iannetta to get an out at the plate.