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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 | Jul 30, 2015
Mariners notebook: Dustin Ackley trade ‘made sense,’ says Zduriencik

Dustin Ackley's days of being a Mariner are over. Why was the move made, and what could be next as the trade deadline approaches?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 29, 2015
Mariners notebook: Robinson Cano day-to-day with abdominal strain, will get MRI

A little bit of unexpected news about Robinson Cano, who is day to day with an abdominal strain. Plus, two pitchers are making progress.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 28, 2015
Mariners notebook: Offense putting up numbers in July

The Mariners' offense is starting to look like what many thought it would. Plus, does Carson Smith need a break?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: Little question Edgar Martinez has had an impact on the offense

The Mariners are scoring nearly a run more a game since Edgar Martinez took over as hitting coach, and Lloyd McClendon is giving the credit to the Seattle legend.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: A thin bullpen once again

How much has the bullpen struggled in recent weeks, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 24, 2015
For Mariners reliever Mark Lowe, a big strikeout comes with an assist

What was said in a mound visit by Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon paid dividends for Mark Lowe in the win against the Tigers Thursday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 22, 2015
Mariners notebook: Franklin Gutierrez’s comeback gets its signature moment

When Franklin Gutierrez stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Tuesday night with the Mariners trailing the Tigers by a run, Felix Hernandez stepped up to the dugout railing and had a good feeling.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 21, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lloyd McClendon would like to have more players like Kyle Seager

Kyle Seager wins the Heart and Hustle Award plus news and notes including a prediction about Cruz.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 20, 2015
Mariners notebook: Another lineup twist with Robinson Cano hitting 4th

Robinson Cano is trying out the cleanup spot tonight in Detroit and news and notes including the latest on Charlie Furbush.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 19, 2015
Mariners notebook: Carson Smith passes a big test

Carson Smith takes another step forward as a closer plus news and notes including an addition to the Fernando Rodney experience.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 18, 2015
Mariners notebook: Charlie Furbush missed in the bullpen

Lloyd McClendon says Joe Beimel was absolutely his best option against A-rod, but had Charlie Furbush been available, he would have got the call.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 17, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lloyd McClendon asks for more from team

Lloyd McClendon had words for his team following a disappointing first half plus news and notes including injury updates and why McClendon had to say no to Felix.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 12, 2015
First half of Mariners’ season wraps up on a predictable note; now what?

A big win on Saturday gave way to a big loss on Sunday, which is how the Mariners' season has gone so far. Manager Lloyd McClendon is ready to change his approach in the second half.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 12, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lloyd McClendon points to bullpen as biggest disappointment of first half

<p>Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon pointed to breakdowns by right-handed pitchers in the bullpen as the biggest disappointment of the first half for Seattle.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 9, 2015
Mariners notebook: M’s make room for Jesus Montero’s bat

<p>Jesus Montero is up with the Mariners, but it took an interesting means to make room for the former top prospect on the main roster.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 9, 2015
Charlie Furbush to DL as Mariners shake up bullpen again

The Mariners have reworked the bullpen again, with Charlie Furbush placed on the DL, Mayckol Guaipe optioned to Tacoma, and Danny Farquhar and Vidal Nuno recalled.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 7, 2015
Mariners notebook: Managing Taijuan Walker’s innings in the second half could be a challenge

Taijuan Walker's first-half success could lead to challenges in the second half of the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 5, 2015
Mariners notebook: Still looking for answers for up and down offense

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon admits to feeling frustration that the offense is still struggling to find a way to hit consistently.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: More moves and another to come

The Mariners all of a sudden have a new look bullpen, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 3, 2015
Mariners send 3 pitchers to Tacoma, Hisashi Iwakuma to start Monday

The pitching questions have been answered, with the Mariners sending down Tom Wilhelmsen, Vidal Nuno and Roenis Elias and scheduling Hisashi Iwakuma to start Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 3, 2015
Mariners notebook: Pitching answers coming soon

Hisashi Iwakuma should return early next week. Who goes, and who else might be joining the pitching staff plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2015
Mariners notebook: Chris Taylor up but Brad Miller to continue to get bulk of starts at shortstop

Chris Taylor is here to play but Brad Miller remains the primary shortstop plus news and notes including a number of moves in the minors.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2015
Willie Bloomquist’s career with Mariners comes to its apparent end

The Mariners designated veteran utilityman Willie Bloomquist for assignment Thursday to make room for infielder Chris Taylor, who has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 27, 2015
Mariners’ Robinson Cano expected to play Sunday after hit to head

Robinson Cano survives a scare, plus a reason for why Taijuan Walker was taking batting practice with the Mariners Saturday in Anaheim.