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 | Dec 4, 2015
Mariners set 2016 minor league coaching staffs

General manager Jerry Dipoto and director of player development Andy McKay have announced the minor league coaches and staff for the 2016 season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 4, 2015
Mariners trade pitcher Jose Ramirez to Braves for cash, player to be named later

Right-handed reliever Jose Ramirez, who was acquired via trade from the Yankees for Dustin Ackley last season, has been traded by the Mariners to the Braves.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 3, 2015
Nori Aoki brings flexibility to Mariners’ OF, stability atop order

The Mariners' outfield is complete with the addition of Nori Aoki, who was introduced on Thursday. But what are general manager Jerry Dipoto's plans for his newest acquisition?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto explains flurry of moves

Jerry Dipoto explains why he traded Mark Trumbo for a second time, what he sees in new catcher Steve Clevenger and what the trade means for Mike Zunino.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners complete Mark Trumbo deal for catcher Steve Clevenger, sign pitcher Justin De Fratus

The Mariners picked up backup catcher Steve Clevenger from the Orioles, but they now need a first baseman after sending Mark Trumbo to Baltimore in return.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners roster move updates: Claim Andy Wilkins, send prospect to Texas

What's official, what's not and what's next for the Mariners after a number of moves
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners to add free-agent outfielder Nori Aoki

General manager Jerry Dipoto makes another addition to the Mariners' outfield in Nori Aoki, who turns 34 next month and .287 last year for San Francisco.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners add free-agent outfielder Nori Aoki on one-year deal

General manager Jerry Dipoto made another addition to the Mariners' outfield with Nori Aoki, who turns 34 next month and hit .287 last year for San Francisco.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 2, 2015
Mariners to add OF Nori Aoki

General manager Jerry Dipoto makes another addition to the Mariners' outfield in Nori Aoki, who turns 34 next month and .287 last year for San Francisco.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 1, 2015
Mariners to trade Mark Trumbo to Baltimore for C Steve Clevenger

With less 24 hours before the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players, the Mariners are close to finalizing a deal that will send Mark Trumbo to Orioles in exchange for catcher Steve Clevenger.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Dec 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nori Aoki in, Mark Trumbo out?

The Mariners have a decision to make with Mark Trumbo and have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Nori Aoki, who would fill a number of needs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2015
Mariners podcast: Expectations for Chris Iannetta, catching up with Randy Johnson and more

Shannon Drayer is joined by James Osborn for an hour of Mariners talk plus thoughts from GM Jerry Dipoto on signing catcher Chris Iannetta. Also included are interviews with the Mariners' director of international operations, Tim Kissner, and Hall of Famer Randy Johnson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2015
OF Marcell Ozuna on radar for Mariners and others

Marcell Ozuna is of interest to the Mariners, but at what price?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2015
Mariners’ Danny Hultzen clears waivers, assigned to Triple-A

Danny Hultzen will remain with the Mariners as he attempts to come back from shoulder surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 23, 2015
Mariners notebook: New catcher Chris Iannetta hopes to bounce back, help Mike Zunino

After a rough offensive 2015 season with the Angels, new Mariners signee Chris Iannetta says he has something to prove with his new team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 22, 2015
Catching up with Mariners legend, 12th Man flag raiser Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson explains why his cap choice in Cooperstown was an easy one, gives a hearty endorsement to Edgar Martinez, and shows deep appreciation for the US troops abroad in his sit-down interview on the Seahawks pregame show.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 20, 2015
Notebook: Mariners DFA Danny Hultzen, acquire IF Luis Sardinas from Brewers

The Mariners made a pair of moves Friday, designating pitcher Danny Hultzen for assignment and trading for infielder Luis Sardinas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 19, 2015
Notebook: Podcast with interview with Jeff Kingston, thoughts on Andy Van Slyke’s comments

Podcast No. 1 one includes hot stove talk, an extensive interview with assistant general manager Jeff Kingston, and a look into where the organization stands with Hisashi Iwakuma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 16, 2015
Jerry Dipoto still looking to add to Mariners’ outfield and bullpen after trade with Texas

Despite recent additions through trades, general manager Jerry Dipoto is still looking to add to the Mariners' outfield and bullpen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 16, 2015
Mariners acquire OF Leonys Martin in five-player deal with Texas

General manager Jerry Dipoto goes for defense in his third trade with the Mariners, acquiring outfielder Leonys Martin in a five-player deal with Texas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 13, 2015
Hisashi Iwakuma rejects qualifying offer from Mariners

Right hander Hisashi Iwakuma has reject the qualifying offer from the Mariners. The club is interested in bringing him back but there will be competition for his services.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 12, 2015
Mariners making quick moves, but will they wait for Hisashi Iwakuma?

Catching up on a busy offseason thus far for the Mariners and GM Jerry Dipoto, who has pulled off multiple trades, re-signed Franklin Gutierrez and made a qualifying offer to Hisashi Iwakuma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 5, 2015
Will the Mariners’ quick-strike trade prove to be a good one?

Time will tell, but at first look there is plenty to like about Seattle's six-player swap with Tampa Bay, Jerry Dipoto's first trade with the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 29, 2015
Under Jerry Dipoto, a new approach for Mariners already taking shape

New Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto has plenty of plans and visions, but it's the actionable steps behind them and their execution that will determine how successful the team will be under him.