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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 | Jan 20, 2016
Mariners notebook: Podcast, link and lunch

Links to the "Hot Stove" show and an update on a busy week to come as we get closer to pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 18, 2016
Mariners notebook: Jesus Sucre expected to miss at least 6 weeks

Mariners catcher Jesus Sucre is out after suffering a leg injury in winter ball, plus the Mariners have a new signing and we have a Hot Stove lineup.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 14, 2016
Thursday notebook: Mariners sign OF Leonys Martin, avoid arbitration

The Mariners have Leonys Martin under contract for 2016 after avoiding arbitration, plus the FanFest lineup is out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 13, 2016
Mariners teach, learn a new philosophy at hitting summit

Everyone who is involved in the Mariners' hitting programs at each level was brought there for series of meetings where the organization's offensive philosophy -- and how they would teach it -- was laid out.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 7, 2016
Mariners add reliever Ryan Cook, subtract reliever Anthony Bass

The Mariners have added another arm to the pen in former All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Cook hours after releasing Anthony Bass.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 7, 2016
Raised by baseball: Ken Griffey Jr. had plenty of help early in his Hall of Fame career

Making the big leagues while still a teenager, new Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. had a lot of help to harness his talent early on in his 22-year career.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 6, 2016
Mariners’ Ken Griffey Jr. to take his rightful place in the Hall of Fame

Ken Griffey Jr. grew up in front of the fans in Seattle and now will have a permanent home enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jan 5, 2016
710 ESPN Seattle hosts share their memories of soon-to-be Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.

With the expected announcement of Ken Griffey Jr.'s selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame a day away, 710 ESPN Seattle hosts shared their thoughts and memories of the Mariners legend.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 28, 2015
Video: Mariners aim to ‘Control the Zone’ in 2016

While the week between Christmas and New Years is usually off time for MLB front offices, the Mariners put out a video tidbit, giving a little insight into a message that has been promised since Jerry Dipoto's first day on the job.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 27, 2015
The only thing bigger than Dave Henderson’s smile was his heart

Remembering Dave Henderson, the former Mariner who made as much of a mark off the field in Seattle as he did on the field for the M's, Red Sox, A's and Royals.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 24, 2015
After a whirlwind offseason, Mariners spring training is right around the corner

It's hard to believe, but spring training is right around the corner for the Mariners after a busy offseason.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 18, 2015
Hisashi Iwakuma, Mariners happy to reunite after Dodgers deal called off

"Inside my head somewhere I knew I wanted to come back and play here," Hisashi Iwakuma said about signing a contract to return to Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 17, 2015
Mariners re-sign Hisashi Iwakuma after Dodgers deal falls through

The Mariners have re-signed right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma, whose free-agent deal with the Dodgers was nixed amid reports that he failed his physical. The deal is for one season with vesting options for 2017 and 2018.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 17, 2015
Mariners Insider podcast: Iwakuma’s situation, key role of trainer

James Osborn joins Shannon Drayer for an hour of baseball talk that includes a close look at the Hisashi Iwakuma situation and an interview with head trainer Rick Griffin.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 12, 2015
Audio: Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto, Scott Servais join the Hot Stove Show

Jerry Dipoto sits down for an in-depth interview on the Mariners, plus we heard from new manager Scott Servais and Rob Neyer from Fox Sports.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 12, 2015
Mariners to sign former Marlins closer Steve Cishek

The Mariners are set to sign former Marlins closer Steve Cishek, who would compete with Joaquin Benoit to be Seattle's ninth-inning man in 2016.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 11, 2015
Join us at the Southcenter Mariners Team Store for The Hot Stove Show

The Hot Stove Show hits the road with a special guest on Friday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 10, 2015
Mariners pick up one, lose four in the Rule 5 Draft

The Mariners lost minor-league outfielder Jabari Blash in the Rule 5 Draft but could get him back if he isn't kept on the Padres' 25-man roster all season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2015
Scott Servais on the plan for Adam Lind, the Mariners’ commitment to Mike Zunino and more

Speaking at the baseball winter meetings, Mariners manager Scott Servais discussed where Ketel Marte fits into the lineup, the plan for the newly-acquired Adam Lind, the organization's confidence in Mike Zunino and more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 9, 2015
Mariners acquire 1B Adam Lind from Milwaukee

The Mariners have filled their need at first base with veteran lefty Adam Lind.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 8, 2015
Mariners notebook: A new role for Danny Hultzen and Evan Scribner deal complete

The Mariners have a couple of new options for the bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 7, 2015
Mariners acquire pitcher Wade Miley in four-player trade

The Mariners have traded for starter Wade Miley and reliever Jonathan Aro, sending Roenis Elias and Carson Smith to the Boston Red Sox in return.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 6, 2015
Mariners on to Plan B with Hisashi Iwakuma reportedly to Dodgers

With Hisashi Iwakuma reportedly off the board, what's next for the Mariners as they attempt to round out their starting rotation?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 5, 2015
Mariners have ‘a lot of work to do’ with pitching at the Winter Meetings

With the outfield in place and lineup questions answered, Jerry Dipoto turns his focus to the pitching as the Mariners head to the winter meetings.