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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 2, 2015
Mariners notebook: What went wrong with Felix Hernandez

A closer look at Felix Hernandez's strange start on Monday night. Plus news and notes, including a new starter for the Rainiers and what's going on with Austin Jackson on the bases.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: Will more changes follow the lineup shakeup?

Shaking up the lineup may be step one in getting the Mariners' offense on track. Plus notes, including how Hisashi Iwakuma is making good progress.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 31, 2015
Mariners notebook: No break for hitters against power pitchers

The Mariners are in the middle of a stretch of facing tough starting pitchers, plus an update on Hisashi Iwakuma's lat injury.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 28, 2015
Mariners notebook: Hisashi Iwakuma resumes throwing

Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma has made progress in his recovery from a right lat strain, throwing on Thursday for the third straight day, though not yet from a mound.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon still has plenty of confidence in Rodney

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon is not looking for another closer. Plus news and notes, including what Nelson Cruz was thinking in his steal attempt.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: Jackson returns to his usual place in M’s lineup

Lloyd McClendon and the Mariners get their leadoff hitter back, an update on Danny Hultzen and a great Ken Griffey, Jr. story.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 25, 2015
M’s surprisingly send down Farquhar to make room for Jackson

The Mariners optioned struggling reliever Danny Farquhar to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for the return of Austin Jackson from the DL.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 25, 2015
A step forward for Taijuan Walker, even when saddled with a loss

Lloyd McClendon believes Taijuan Walker took a big step forward in the Mariners' loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 24, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon says Cano close to breaking out of slump

In his pregame meeting with the media, Lloyd McClendon said two of his players were "real close." He believes Robinson Cano is real close to getting back on track with the bat and Austin Jackson is real close to returning to the team.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 23, 2015
Mariners notebook: A creative lineup vs. a lefty in Toronto

A lot of factors have played into the Mariners lineup Saturday, with it being a day game after night game with a lefty on the hill and a very interesting playing surface at Toronto's Rogers Centre.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 22, 2015
Mariners notebook: Miller progressing fast enough for a CF tryout

After making starts in left and right field, Brad Miller will get a chance to be the Mariners' center field in just his third career game in the outfield.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 21, 2015
Lloyd McClendon looking for clean baseball from Mariners

The formula for success is simple, according to Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 20, 2015
Mariners notebook: Welington Castillo to start Thursday

New catcher Welington Castillo will get his first game action Thursday in Baltimore. Plus news and notes, including an update on Austin Jackson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 19, 2015
Why the Mariners traded for Welington Castillo, and why now

By trading for Welington Castillo to share time with Mike Zunino, Jack Zduriencik is taking no chances with the catching position.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 19, 2015
Mariners trade Yoervis Medina to Cubs for catcher Welington Castillo

The Mariners bolstered their catcher situation with the acquisition of Welington Castillo, but they did so at a price.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 17, 2015
Mariners notebook: A different lineup approach vs. a knuckleballer

The Mariners close out their nine-game homestand and four-game series against Boston with a very different lineup.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 14, 2015
Mariners notebook: The debut of Brad Miller in left field

Today is as good a day as any for Brad Miller to make his debut in the outfield in the series opener against the Red Sox.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 13, 2015
Mariners notebook: A step forward for Mike Zunino?

Did we see Mike Zunino take a step forward in Game 1 against the Padres, when parked two home runs and had three hits for the first time this season?
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 12, 2015
Mariners notebook: A rotation twist and a setback for Iwakuma

The Mariners get some surprise bad news on Hisashi Iwakuma. Plus news and notes, including an update on Austin Jackson.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 10, 2015
Felix Hernandez shares his big day with Jesus Sucre

On Sunday, Mariners ace Felix Hernandez was thinking of others and not his important milestone.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 10, 2015
Mariners notebook: Who is pitching on Wednesday?

It looks like we could see Taijuan Walker instead of Roenis Elias on Wednesday, plus news and notes including a late lineup scratch.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 6, 2015
Mariners notebook: What a week for Logan Morrison

Mariners first baseman Logan Morrison has been on a tear thanks to extra work and a Boomstick courtesy of teammate Nelson Cruz.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 5, 2015
Mariners’ Brad Miller has outfield potential, coaching staff says

<p>Not playing shortstop is a bitter pill for Brad Miller to swallow, but Lloyd McClendon and Andy Van Slyke believe the outfield could be a natural fit.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 5, 2015
Lineups: Mariners vs. Angels, Game 2

Seth Smith is leading off as the DH and Dustin Ackley is hitting eighth and playing left field as the Mariners' lineup has five left-handed hitters against Angels righty Garrett Richards.