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 | Sep 24, 2015
Mariners notebook: Taijuan Walker most likely done for the season

It was a good first full year for Taijuan Walker, but the Mariners' young pitcher is likely done for the 2015 campaign.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 23, 2015
Notebook: Mariners making things difficult for contenders

The Mariners have fared well against the contenders in the American League. Plus news and notes, including the return of first baseman Logan Morrison.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 22, 2015
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez should make next start

It appears the elbow stiffnes Felix Hernandez suffered Sunday in Texas did not linger plus news and notes including a new Morrison.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 20, 2015
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez closing in on 20 and 200

Felix Hernandez has some big milestones he can reach in his final starts plus news and notes including a center field surprise.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2015
Mariners notebook: Ketel Marte adjusting to leadoff role

Ketel Marte is putting up some surprising numbers as his new approach pays off plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 18, 2015
Mariners notebook: Pitching plans and a Taijuan Walker surprise

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon makes an adjustment with the rotation and Taijuan Walker does something that few are able to do during the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 16, 2015
Mariners notebook: Remembering Roberto Clemente

Members of the Mariners and Angels remember Roberto Clemente and the impact he had on baseball and beyond.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 15, 2015
Mariners notebook: Pitching puzzle mostly solved

Will we see Taijuan Walker make another start this year? Plus news and notes, including a rethinking of the closer role.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 14, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz approaching another career best

Nelson Cruz continues to improve with age, as the Mariners slugger already has hit a career high in home runs and is nearing more milestones at age 35.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2015
Mariners notebook: Taking a look at the infielders in the outfield

An interesting late-season lineup for the Mariners against Texas. Plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2015
Mariners notebook: A new plan for Mike Zunino

Mariners catcher Mike Zunino will not return to the big-league club this year. Plus news and notes, including updates on Nelson Cruz and Franklin Gutierrez.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 7, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz close to return from strained quad

Nelson Cruz is anxious to get back in the lineup, plus it appears catcher Mike Zunino may be headed elsewhere other than Seattle at the conclusion of the Rainiers' season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 6, 2015
Mariners notebook: Logan Morrison listens, and it pays off

Logan Morrison is once again putting up big numbers in September. Why the turnaround for the Mariners first baseman?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 5, 2015
Mariners notebook: Offense continues to surge

The second half has been a different story for the Mariners offense, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: Another big day for the Seager family as Corey makes his MLB debut

Kyle Seager was on pins and needles watching his youngest brother make his big league debut, plus injury updates on Nelson Cruz and James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 2, 2015
Mariners notebook: Bullpen looking better

The Mariners' bullpen has performed better the past two weeks. Plus news and notes, including what's next for Jesus Montero.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: Final month a tryout for Brad Miller in center field

September will be a month of evaluations for a number of Mariners and perhaps no one will be watched closer than Brad Miller. Seattle needs a center fielder and he could be the answer. How much can be learned in the next 29 games?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 31, 2015
Mariners notebook: With Austin Jackson traded, Brad Miller moves to center field

Center fielder Austin Jackson was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Monday, which means a big change is coming for Brad Miller.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 30, 2015
Mariners notebook: Roster move required after Saturday marathon

The Mariners made a roster move to bring in a reliever plus news and notes including when will we see Felix on the hill next.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2015
Mariners notebook: Felix Hernandez to get a break

Felix Hernandez will be skipped in the next turn of the rotation, plus Kyle Seager looks to set a Mariners mark.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2015
What’s next for Kevin Mather, Mariners in search for a new GM

Mariners president Kevin Mather is ready to make the organization's most important hire: the next person to make decisions as the general manager.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 28, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lloyd McClendon, Nelson Cruz on Jack Zduriencik’s firing

Lloyd McClendon and Nelson Cruz react to the news that Jack Zduriencik was fired plus news and notes including what next for Mike Zunino.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 28, 2015
Mariners demote struggling catcher Mike Zunino, call up John Hicks

Jack Zduriencik's last move as general manager of the Mariners was to send down his struggling catcher. After Thursday night's loss to the White Sox, Mike Zunino was told he was being optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 28, 2015
Jack Zduriencik reflects on his tenure with the Mariners, wishes the club well after his firing

"We put our heart and soul in it; it didn't work," Jack Zduriencik told a small group of reporters -- including 710Sports.com's Shannon Drayer -- shortly after the Mariners fired him as their general manager Friday.