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 | Feb 27, 2016
Felix Hernandez’s first bullpen goes well at Mariners spring training

Mariners ace Felix Hernandez threw from the mound Saturday for the first time since the 2015 season and everything went well.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2016
Mariners using situational hitting to employ new offensive philosophy

The Mariners are using situational hitting sessions at spring training as a way to put their new philosophy on offense under manager Scott Servais into practice.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 26, 2016
Mariners notebook: Pitchers ready to face hitters for the first time

Will we see swings in live batting practice Friday. Plus concerns with new rules and a name change.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2016
Mariners notebook: The full squad hits the field in Peoria

The full squad hits the field after a talk from new manager Scott Servai,s plus news and notes including who's running with the starting nine.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 25, 2016
Mariners’ Robinson Cano happy to put troubles from 2015 behind him

Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano reported to camp "98 percent healthy." He's happy to put injury, illness and controversy from 2015 behind him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2016
Nelson Cruz arrives in Mariners camp, likes the changes he sees

Nelson Cruz is looking for a big turnaround with the Mariners and is prepared to do whatever he can on and off the field to help.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 24, 2016
With the help of the organization and a teammate, Mike Zunino is ready for whatever 2016 brings

"You lose who you are as a player, as a person," Mike Zunino said of his struggles in 2015. The arrival of manager Scott Servais coupled with help at the plate from a teammate have helped ease what could have been a very tough situation for the Mariners' catcher.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2016
Notebook: Mariners set to add Cuban CF Guillermo Heredia

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto has added some much-needed depth, agreeing to a deal with 25-year-old Cuban center fielder Guillermo Heredia.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 23, 2016
New Mariners pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. focused on learning his pitchers, earning their trust

New pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre has his work cut out for him.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 22, 2016
Mariners notebook: Setting the scene from spring training

Day one in the Mariners' clubhouse had a different look and feel as expected.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 19, 2016
Five things to watch as the Mariners begin spring training

The five things that Shannon Drayer will be watching closely at Mariners spring training, including a revamped bullpen, a battle for No. 5 starter and young shortstop Ketel Marte.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 15, 2016
Scott Servais will draw on small-town work ethic in first year as Mariners manager

A closer look at what has shaped Scott Servais and the experiences he'll draw upon in his first season as the Mariners' manager.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 10, 2016
‘Hot Stove’ podcast: Mariners pitchers already at work in Peoria

Two hours of baseball talk features an interview with Mariners hitting coach Edgar Martinez, a visit from outfielder Boog Powell and an update on who's already in Peoria from pitcher James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 9, 2016
‘Hot Stove’ lineup: Mariners’ Edgar Martinez, James Paxton and more

Two hours of baseball talk on 710 ESPN Seattle Tuesday night will feature a two-segment chat with Mariners hitting coach Edgar Martinez.
UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 3, 2016
Mariners set to sign Korean slugger Dae-ho Lee

Last week Jerry Dipoto hinted he could be making another addition to the Mariners. Reports out of Korea say it is power-hitting Korean veteran Dae-ho Lee.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 3, 2016
Mariners sign Korean slugger Dae-ho Lee to minor-league deal

The Mariners have added a right-handed option for their first-base platoon, signing 33-year-old Korean slugger Dae-ho Lee to a minor-league deal.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 2, 2016
‘Hot Stove’ podcast: Checking in with Mariners’ Mike Zunino; Andy McKay talks player development

The two-hour show features interviews with Mike Zunino, new Mariner Nathan Karns, Angels beat writer Alden Gonzalez, farm director Andy McKay and Gregg Greene talking about what's new for the kids.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Feb 1, 2016
Mariners notebook: Jonah Keri believes Taijuan Walker could eclipse Felix Hernandez in 2016

Jonah Keri still likes the Mariners plus news and notes, including a big guest coming up on the Hot Stove Tuesday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 30, 2016
‘Hot Stove’ show, FanFest edition: Jerry Dipoto, Charlie Furbush, Kevin Mather and more

Hear from Mariners team president Kevin Mather, general manager Jerry Dipoto, James Paxton, Charlie Furbush and Steve Clevenger on the FanFest edition of the Hot Stove.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 29, 2016
Mariners’ focus is on whole organization, not just big leagues

After Thursday's pre-spring training luncheon, the Mariners had made it clear that they're aiming to develop players that fully represent the entire organization when they're playing in MLB games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 28, 2016
Notebook from Mariners pre-spring training luncheon: Position battles, injury updates

A fully stocked notebook from a busy day at the Mariners pre-spring training media session at Safeco Field, including who will battle it out for spots in the back end of the rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 27, 2016
Highlights: Mariners manager Scott Servais on ‘Danny, Dave and Moore’

New Mariners manager Scott Servais joined "Danny, Dave and Moore" Wednesday and shared his thoughts on a number of topics as spring training approaches.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 26, 2016
‘Hot Stove’ podcast with new Mariners closer Steve Cishek, Charlie Furbush and more

Catching up with new Mariners closer Steve Cishek, reliever Charlie Furbush, first-base coach Casey Candaele and Rangers beat writer Evan Grant.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 22, 2016
Mariners notebook: Gaby Sanchez added to first base platoon mix

MLB veteran Gaby Sanchez, who spent last season in Japan, has reportedly been added to the list of right-handed first basemen who will compete for a Mariners roster spot.