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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 | 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.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 27, 2015
Mariners’ Robinson Cano leaves game after being hit in head

Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano left Saturday's game after being hit in the head with an errant throw from an Angels player between innings.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lloyd McClendon taking his time giving closer role back to Fernando Rodney

Nothing is automatic in the late innings for the Mariners right now, and there's a reason that could be a good thing.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: Hisashi Iwakuma close to return, leaving M’s with a tough decision

Hisashi Iwakuma is most likely just one rehab start from rejoining the team. How will the Mariners make room for him in the rotation?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 24, 2015
Mariners notebook: Franklin Gutierrez returns

Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez talks about his long road back to the big leagues and is realistic about his physical limitations.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 23, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz survives a scare; a pet project for Edgar Martinez

Nelson Cruz and the Mariners survive a scare, plus fixing Mike Zunino at the plate will be priority No. 1 for Edgar Martinez.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 22, 2015
Mariners notebook: Could the Royals be the spark again?

A year ago almost to the day the Mariners played a near perfect series against the Royals, a similar series could get things going for the team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 21, 2015
Mariners notebook: Why the lineups haven’t been consistent

The loss of some right-handed bats has altered the way Lloyd McClendon has been putting together Mariners lineups in recent weeks.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 20, 2015
Edgar Martinez is ready to do more as the Mariners’ hitting coach

Hitting coach should be a very good fit for Edgar Martinez, who was named to the position by the Mariners on Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 18, 2015
Mariners notebook: Late scratches severely alter lineup vs. Giants

The Mariners almost lose the entire middle of their lineup to late scratches, plus Edgar Martinez talks hitting.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 17, 2015
Notebook: Why Willie Bloomquist; meet the Mariners’ top pick

A marquee pitching matchup at Safeco Field, why Willie Bloomquist often finds himself in the lineup against some of the tougher pitchers in the league plus news and notes, including updates on James Paxton and Alex Jackson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 16, 2015
Mariners notebook: Solid baserunning in win over Giants

Baserunning hasn't been a strength of the Mariners this season, but it was a big factor in their 5-1 win over the Giants Monday night.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 15, 2015
Mariners notebook: James Jones ready to contribute after promotion

Outfielder James Jones is back with the Mariners after spending all of 2015 so far with Tacoma. How much will he play?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 14, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon looking for a ‘killer instinct’

Lloyd McClendon is turning up the heat on the offense, even after the Mariners scored eight runs in Saturday's win.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 13, 2015
Mariners DFA Rickie Weeks, call up Danny Farquhar

The Rickie Weeks experiment has come to an end as the Mariners designated the veteran outfielder for assignment on Saturday, calling up reliever Danny Farquhar to take his spot on the roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 12, 2015
Mariners’ Felix Hernandez insists he is healthy after ‘worst start’ of career

"This is the worst start of my career," Felix Hernandez said after giving up eight runs in 1/3 of an inning Friday night, seeing his ERA jump from 2.51 to 3.38 in the process.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 12, 2015
Mariners notebook: Kyle Seager and teammates happy to be done with Indians, Rays

Things might get a little easier for the Mariners with the Indians and Rays now in the rearview mirror, plus an encouraging update on Hisashi Iwakuma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 10, 2015
Mariners notebook: Nelson Cruz update and Fernando Rodney’s availability

<p>We may or may not see Nelson Cruz and/or Fernando Rodney tonight against Cleveland. Plus news and notes, including Mike Montgomery talking about Indians starter Trevor Bauer, his high school teammate.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 9, 2015
Mariners notebook: Extra work being put in to help Robinson Cano, Fernando Rodney

Lloyd McClendon shares how he and the Mariners are helping Robinson Cano and the plan to work Fernando Rodney back into the late innings.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 8, 2015
Mariners go for arms with their first two picks in the draft

Without a first-round pick, the Mariners focused on arms with their first two selections of the 2015 MLB Draft.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 7, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon sits Cano to “recharge the battery”

After a month long struggle, Robinson Cano sits for a day. Plus news and notes including updates on Hisashi Iwakuma and James Paxton.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: Expect less lineup juggling after Trumbo trade

With yesterday's trade, Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon is given more flexibility in the bullpen and more stability in the lineup.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 3, 2015
Mariners acquire Mark Trumbo, Vidal Nuno in trade with D-Backs

The Mariners have acquired slugger Mark Trumbo and left-handed pitcher Vidal Nuno from the Diamondbacks for catcher Welington Castillo, reliever Dominic Leone and a pair of prospects.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 3, 2015
Mariners notebook: Looking for runs and saves

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon is still sticking with closer Fernando Rodney after his latest blown save.