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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 | Aug 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: Fernando Rodney traded to the Cubs

There was a taker for Fernando Rodney, plus the bullpen gets a chance to breathe.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: Wilhelmsen to remain in closer role for now

Another change for the bullpen plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 24, 2015
Mariners notebook: Despite struggles, Paxton is closer to a return

James Paxton failed to make it out of the first inning of his rehab start Sunday, but he's still making progress in his return from injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2015
Mariners notebook: Another bullpen shuffle as Seattle begins life without Fernando Rodney

It's another day and another reliever in the mix for the Mariners, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 20, 2015
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik keeps focus forward, not on rumors

Despite a disappointing 2015 Mariners season and speculation swirling that changes could be made, Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik isn't paying attention to rumors.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 19, 2015
Mariners notebook: Rookie Ketel Marte drawing favorable reviews

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon talks about what he's seen form rookie Ketel Marte, a look back at the fielding of bunts on Monday and a look at what's next for left-hander James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 18, 2015
Mariners notebook: James Paxton shows progress

Mariners left-hander James Paxton took another big step forward on Tuesday, throwing a simulated game in Texas. Plus news and notes, including Carson Smith's growing pains.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 17, 2015
Mariners notebook: A different look for Hisashi Iwakuma

Hisashi Iwkauma has added to his pitching arsenal, plus news and notes including Jesus Montero at third?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 16, 2015
Mariners-Red Sox series by the numbers

Big numbers were put up in the Mariners three-game series in Boston.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 16, 2015
Mariners notebook: Mike Montgomery available as bullpen short again

The Mariners bullpen is once again short after having to eat excessive innings the past two days, so starter Mike Montgomery will be in the bullpen if needed.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 15, 2015
Mariners notebook: James Paxton getting closer to a return

There was a little bit of surprise news from the skipper Saturday morning regarding injured left-handed starter James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 14, 2015
Mariners notebook: No-hitter sinks in for Hisashi Iwakuma

Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma, who threw a no-hitter on Wednesday, looks back at his history-making day, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2015
Hisashi Iwakuma tosses fifth no-hitter in Mariners history

Despite throwing a career-high 118 pitches in his previous start and facing a tough Baltimore lineup, Hisashi Iwakuma tossed the first no-hitter of his career and the fifth in Mariners history.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 12, 2015
Mariners notebook: Trumbo powering up?

Mark Trumbo has been hitting for average. Will the power follow? Plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 11, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz constantly looking to improve

Mariners slugger Nelson Cruz talks about the key to consistency at the plate. Plus news and notes, including an update on reliever Charlie Furbush.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 9, 2015
Mariners notebook: Innings needed from Felix in finale with Texas

There are few options in the bullpen as Felix Hernandez takes the hill in Sunday's series finale with the Rangers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 8, 2015
New Mariners Hall of Fame member Jamie Moyer looks back

A day before he is inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame, Jamie Moyer looked back at his first days as a Mariner, shared favorite memories, and gave his thoughts on the pitching we see today.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 5, 2015
Mariners notebook: Will the M’s bring home the offense?

The Mariners are a different team offensively since the break.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: Ten years of Felix Hernandez

Felix Hernandez looks back on the 10th anniversary of his first big-league appearance. Plus news and notes, including how much Jesus Montero we might see and Dustin Ackley hits the disabled list.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 3, 2015
Mariners notebook: Ketel Marte gets a look in center field

The Mariners are anxious to get a look at Ketel Marte, who gets his first big league start in center field as the Mariners open their series in Colorado.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 2, 2015
Mariners notebook: Roenis Elias will have to earn back a starting spot

Even after J.A. Happ was traded to the Pirates, Roenis Elias will stay in Tacoma as reliever Vidal Nuno will instead get the start for the Mariners on Tuesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: Taijuan Walker gaining confidence in his curveball

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker had the curveball working in his one-hitter against the Twins, and he would like to use it more.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 31, 2015
Mariners notebook: Not a fire sale, but Seattle trades experience for youth

Playing sellers was not the position the Mariners expected to be in after the deadline. What's next after their three deadline trades?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 31, 2015
Mark Lowe trade to Blue Jays confirms Mariners are sellers

The Mariners are in a position the did not think they would be in this year: they are sellers at the trade deadline.