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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 | May 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: With the team struggling, changes are made

"I've got to manage better, our coaches have got to coach better, our players have got to play better," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said after roster moves were made.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 3, 2015
M’s notebook: McClendon supportive of Walker after tough outing

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon preaches patience after Taijuan Walker's rocky outing in a loss to Houston on Saturday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 2, 2015
Mariners notebook: Cano says offense “not looking for heroes”

Robinson Cano believes the little things can get the Mariners back on track at the plate.
SEATTLE MARINERS | May 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: Could we see lineup changes soon?

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon likes to wait 55 game before making tough judgments on his teams, but will he wait that long before trying out drastically different lineups?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 30, 2015
Notebook: Talks led by McClendon, veterans get Mariners focused

There could be a new focus for the Mariners after a conversation with manager Lloyd McClendon on the flight to Dallas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 29, 2015
Mariners notebook: Felix eyes milestones, significant win in Texas

It could be a big night for Felix Hernandez in Arlington as the Mariners go for a sweep of the Rangers. Plus news and notes, including a big debut coming up Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 28, 2015
Mariners notebook: Starting rotation stepping up

It has been a good week for the Mariners' starting rotation, a positive sign considering its slow start to the season.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: More on the interesting trip to Dallas

The Mariners are ready to play ball in Arlington after their bumpy landing. Plus notes on the injury situations with Hisashi Iwakuma and Tom Wilhelmsen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 27, 2015
After bumpy flight and unexpected side trip, M’s land safely in Dallas

Storms in Texas made for a very bumpy ride for the Mariners during their flight to Dallas early Monday morning.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: What can we expect from Elias?

Roenis Elias makes his 2015 Mariners debut Sunday after being called up to start in place of the injured Hisashi Iwakuma.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 22, 2015
Mariners notebook: Another night, another lineup

Seth Smith, leadoff hitter? Why not. Leadoff and DH spots lacking for the Mariners this year.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 21, 2015
Mariners notebook: What are the answers for the rotation problems?

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon is not pleased with the performance of two-thirds of his starting rotation, but he says it is far from panic time.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 20, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon is looking for better from Paxton

An interesting pregame conversation with Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon as he touched on starter James Paxton, who had another tough outing Sunday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 20, 2015
Lineups: Mariners vs. Astros, Game 1

Dustin Ackley is batting second and playing left field while Seth Smith is in the sixth hole as the designated hitter against Astros right-hander Asher Wojciechowski.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 20, 2015
Big at-bats add up to a big comeback for the Mariners

The Mariners overcame two five-run deficits in their 11-10 win over the Rangers thanks in part to some excellent at-bats against closer Neftali Feliz.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 19, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon lets Felix be Felix, and it pays off

Why Lloyd McClendon let Felix Hernandez talk his way into pitching the seventh inning in Saturday's win over Texas.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 15, 2015
Mariners notebook: Zunino looking to shake off rough offensive start

Mike Zunino's great spring has not transferred to the regular season. Plus news and notes, including a Felix Hernandez update.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 15, 2015
Jackie Robinson Day carries special meaning for Ken Griffey Jr.

The Mariners and Dodgers will take center stage tonight as they face each other on Jackie Robinson Day, which has a special meaning to Ken Griffey Jr.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 14, 2015
Mariners notebook: Will Felix be healthy for his next start?

While Felix Hernandez's ankle is fine after being taken out early on Sunday, his quad isn't yet 100 percent.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 13, 2015
Mariners notebook: Wilhelmsen to the DL and an interesting lineup

The Mariners have a very different look in the National League park as they open their three-game series against the Dodgers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 12, 2015
Notebook: Mariners make the most of a relay and a replay

<p>A closer look at the replay and relay that helped the Mariners take Game 2 from the A's on Saturday.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 10, 2015
Mariners notebook: Plenty of firsts against the A’s tonight in Oakland

A big season debut, a first for a veteran, and news that Seth Smith ready to go after missing a game with a soreness.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 8, 2015
Mariners notebook: Smith’s tight groin bumps Ackley up to two hole

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon says a tight hamstring is the reason why Seth Smith isn't in the lineup against right-hander Matt Shoemaker in the rubber match of Seattle's season-opening series against the Angels.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 7, 2015
Mariners notebook: A new look in the outfield and at leadoff

The Mariners have a new look outfield for the second game of the 2015 season as well as a different hitter at the top of the order.