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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 5, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais finding success using all his resources

Mariners manager Scott Servais is using everything from pregame preparation, input for his coaching staff, and even in-game hunches in his first season as Seattle's skipper.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 5, 2016
Jerry Dipoto gives updates on Tony Zych, Mariners’ injured relievers

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto told "Danny, Dave and Moore" that reliever Tony Zych will likely miss four to six weeks with a shoulder injury. Dipoto also gave updates on three other injured relievers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 4, 2016
Mariners notebook: King Felix looks to hit another milestone

It's well-known that Felix Hernandez likes to pitch in Oakland, and he has a chance to become the Mariners' all-time wins leader if he gets the 'W' in Wednesday's game against the A's.
UNCATEGORIZED | May 4, 2016
Dealing with ‘nagging soreness,’ Tony Zych placed on 15-day DL by Mariners

Surprise news this afternoon as the Mariners announced they have placed reliever Tony Zych on the 15-day DL with shoulder tendinitis.
UNCATEGORIZED | May 2, 2016
Mariners notebook: Seth Smith has been the standard for quality at-bats

"His approach since the first day of spring training has been fantastic," manager Scott Servais said of Seth Smith, who entered Monday leading the M's in average, slugging and on-base percentage.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 1, 2016
Mariners notebook: Jerry Dipoto on Seattle’s quick turnaround

Jerry Dipoto joined Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers on the Mariners Magazine show on 710 ESPN and gave his thoughts on what he has seen so far. Needless to say, there has been plenty of good.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 28, 2016
Incoming CEO John Stanton’s love for baseball goes deeper than just the Mariners

"I suppose lots of you are wondering who the heck is John Stanton," the Mariners' incoming Chairman and CEO said at Wednesday's new conference. Afterwards, it was clear that he's "first and foremost a baseball fan."
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 27, 2016
Mariners realizing dream of Hiroshi Yamauchi in returning to local ownership

Nintendo of America and Hiroshi Yamauchi kept baseball in Seattle by purchasing the Mariners over two decades ago. Now, as he wished, ownership is being turned back to a local group.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 26, 2016
Mariners notebook: Taijuan Walker ‘figuring it out,’ according to former MLB pitcher

In Taijuan Walker's incredible start on Monday night for the Mariners against the Astros, one former MLB pitcher saw a key progression from the young starter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 25, 2016
Mariners notebook: Astros playing catch-up after long trip to Seattle

An extra-inning game and long flight on Sunday has the Houston Astros entering the series against the Mariners in a tough situation.
UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 24, 2016
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz, Adam Lind heating up

We have seen plenty of good on the Mariners' road trip with the pitching staff putting up a 2.79 ERA in the eight games played, cleaner defense and a couple of bats coming around.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 22, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais, Chris Iannetta return to Anaheim

Game 1 of the three-game set in Anaheim marks the return of Scott Servais and Chris Iannetta to face their former club, Servais as an assistant general manager the past four years and Iannetta as their main backstop.
UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 22, 2016
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez looking for sharper command in fourth start

Felix Hernandez gets the start in Game 1 against the Angeles looking to bounce back from his six-walk performance last weekend. It has been an odd start to the season for Felix, who has posted a 1.00 ERA over his three starts but has walked 13 batters.
UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 21, 2016
Pregame Mariners notes from overcast Cleveland

It's a day game after a night game and early day game at that, so here are just some quick notes before the Mariners take the field. Hopefully. There is rain in the forecast throughout the day.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 20, 2016
Mariners notebook: Mike Montgomery a key part to bullpen’s strong start

Mike Montgomery's switch from starter to reliever has gone smoothly for the Mariners, whose bullpen has looked much better than expected so far, especially with runners in scoring position.
UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 19, 2016
Notebook: Mike Zunino’s hot start in Triple-A won’t alter Mariners’ plan

Mike Zunino is off to a scorching start in Triple-A, but the Mariners won't disrupt their plan by rushing him back to the big leagues.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 17, 2016
Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. remembers growing up in Yankees clubhouse

Less than a year after Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. was born, his father made his big league debut in the pinstripes. For the next 11 years, Stottlemyre would see baseball from a viewpoint that few ever have the chance to.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 17, 2016
Mariners notebook: Joaquin Benoit returns to the field

Relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit returned to the field Saturday after missing time with a shoulder soreness, and Mariners manager Scott Servais liked what he saw in his return.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 15, 2016
Mariners notebook: Taijuan Walker shows fire in last start

What shouldn't be lost in the dramatics of the Mariners' walk-off win Wednesday over Texas was the performance of Taijuan Walker, which was one of his better ones and one where he showed different side of himself.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 13, 2016
Mariners notebook: Fifth straight loss leads to players-only meeting

The Mariners held a players-only meeting Tuesday night after falling to Texas for their fifth straight loss. "Meetings are never a good sign," manager Scott Servais said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 12, 2016
Mariners notebook: Struggling Ketel Marte getting a break

We have seen Luis Sardinas in left field and first base in the first week of the Mariners' season. Tonight he gets to play his natural position, shortstop, as Ketel Marte gets a night off after going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 11, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais sees positive signs despite offense’s rough weekend

Four runs, 0 for 16 with runners in scoring position and three losses is not exactly what the Mariners were looking for in their first homestand. Not a fun way to start the season, but Scott Servais is not about to jump into the Mariners’ home-vs.-road debate.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 8, 2016
Mariners notebook: Scott Servais admits the game ‘moves pretty fast’ as manager

"It goes by pretty fast, I'm not going to lie," Mariners skipper Scott Servais said of games as he manages in the MLB for the first time.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 8, 2016
Taijuan Walker prepared to handle emotions of Mariners’ home opener

Taijuan Walker has learned since last year about how to maintain his composure in big starts, which should serve him well when he takes the mount in front of a sold-out Safeco Field for the Mariners' home opener.