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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 | Mar 22, 2016
Mariners’ James Paxton shows better curveball, velocity in minor-league game

While most of the Mariners in big-league camp enjoyed their first day off of spring training on Tuesday, James Paxton made a start in a minor-league game.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 21, 2016
Mariners notebook: Nathan Karns trying to ‘herd’ his pitches

Nathan Karns was effective but not efficient in his last outing, and the candidate for the Mariners rotation is shifting his mentality as a result.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 16, 2016
Mariners notebook: Justin De Fratus released, Seattle running low on righty relief

The Mariners let Justin De Fratus go on Wednesday, leaving them with just 10 right-handed relievers still in camp to fill three spots in the bullpen.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 15, 2016
Notebook: Mariners using technology to improve base-running

Mariners manager Scott Servais is looking to maximize what his team can do on the bases. He's using technology to provide a visual aid.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 14, 2016
Hisashi Iwakuma has become an important part of the Mariners’ rotation and clubhouse

Opposing hitters and teammates alike have taken notice of Hisashi Iwakuma, who has been the Mariners' secret weapon as the No. 2 starter after Felix Hernandez.
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 14, 2016
Mariners notebook: Charlie Furbush ‘not too worried’ about setback

Mariners reliever Charlie Furbush feels confident that he will be able to play catch Tuesday after his last throwing session was cut short.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2016
Concern arises for bullpen as Mariners shut down Charlie Furbush for a few days

Lefty reliever Charlie Furbush, whose 2015 season ended prematurely with a biceps injury, is recovering slowly as he attempts to make his comeback in spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2016
Mariners notebook: M’s prepared for first split-squad games of spring

With cuts upcoming, the Mariners will get a look at nearly everybody as they split the squad for games against the Dodgers and Reds on Saturday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2016
Mariners notebook: M’s claim catcher Rob Brantly from White Sox

The Mariners added to the competition to back up catcher Chris Iannetta, claiming Rob Brantly off waivers from the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2016
Mariners notebook: How much of a platoon will it be at first base?

Adam Lind swung the bat well against a lefty on Thursday, bringing up the question of just how much of a platoon the Mariners will need to employ at first base.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2016
Scott Servais looking for finished products as Mariners cuts approach

"You wish you had time for everyone to develop, but the way we are built this year, we want to compete," manager Scott Servais said of cutting down the Mariners roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2016
Mariners notebook: Shoulder inflammation reason for Danny Hultzen’s setback

Mariners pitching hopeful Danny Hultzen met with the team doctor Wednesday after suffering shoulder stiffness the day after his live BP session. There is no timetable for his return.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2016
Taijuan Walker looks comfortable in Mariners’ win over Royals

Taijuan Walker looked good in his spring training start Wednesday, and he put an emphasis on getting his off-speed pitches on track.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2016
Mariners notebook: Setback for Danny Hultzen, Felix Hernandez has final tuneup

Danny Hultzen's comeback is in a holding pattern due to shoulder stiffness, while Felix Hernandez is one step closer to making his spring debut after a successful sim-game performance on Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 7, 2016
Notebook: Mariners serving notice that they’ll run more in 2016

The Mariners are intent on running more after finishing 11th in the league in stolen bases last year. Plus news and notes, including the first significant injury of the spring.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 6, 2016
The bullpen could be a great fit for Mariners’ Danny Hultzen, for now

Danny Hultzen's competitive nature is back on display in Arizona as the Mariners' former first-round draft pick has changed to a reliever after several bumps in the road as a starter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 5, 2016
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz, Dae-Ho Lee to make spring debuts

Nelson Cruz and Dae-Ho Lee will make their 2016 spring training debuts Saturday, plus a look at the new slide rules around second base.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 4, 2016
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez on track to start March 14

Felix throws to live hitters with mostly good results plus tons of news and notes including the managers thoughts on a key battle and injury updates.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2016
Scott Servais sees plenty to like in Mariners’ Cactus League opener

One spring game in the books for the Mariners and so far, so good. "It was really, really…
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 2, 2016
Mariners notebook: Two new faces take the field

Efren Navarro and Guillermo Heredia, two players recently signed by the Mariners, are on the lineup card for today's Cactus League opener.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 1, 2016
Mariners notebook: Jerry Dipoto exploring backup options in center

Comments from Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto on the "Cactus League Report" suggest that Franklin Gutierrez could see some time in center field this season. Plus a look at the first spring-training lineup and when can we expect to see Nelson Cruz in games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 29, 2016
Mariners notebook: Robinson Cano appreciates team’s new emphasis on situational hitting

Robinson Cano is enjoying Scott Servais' approach to teaching plus notes including a number change as a tribute for one Mariner.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2016
Mariners take a new approach to intrasquad play; controversy ensues

Instead of the usual intrasquad scrimmages, new Mariners manager Scott Servais put the team's new focus on situational hitting into play with a different kind of drill on Sunday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 28, 2016
Mariners look to the community for a little extra help in the outfield

The unfamiliar faces retrieving balls in the outfield at Mariners spring training aren't non-roster invitees, but in fact volunteers from the area in Arizona.