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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 | Apr 7, 2015
Mariners’ minor-league rosters announced; Hultzen to start on DL

The Mariners have announced their minor-league rosters. Left-hander Danny Hultzen has been assigned to the Rainiers but will start the season on the disabled list.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 5, 2015
Mariners open 2015 season with new faces, new expectations

A different Mariners team with different expectations will take the field Monday afternoon for their 2015 season opener.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 4, 2015
Breaking down the Mariners’ Opening Day starting rotation

We take a look at the pieces and moving parts of the Mariners pitching rotation, a balanced group led by ace Felix Hernandez but not one without its question marks.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 4, 2015
Mariners notebook: Show and go edition

One final tune up for the Mariners before heading home.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 3, 2015
Mariners notebook: Bullpen shuffled with Dominic Leone demoted

The Mariners made a surprising roster move Friday, switching relievers by sending the struggling Dominic Leone down to Triple-A and recalling Carson Smith to the big club.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 2, 2015
Mariners bring back Joe Beimel on a minor-league deal

Left-handed relief pitcher Joe Beimel is back with the Mariners after signing a minor-league contract.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2015
Off-day audio: Pitch calling, Jackson on Cruz the OF and more

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon explains what we might not see from catcher Mike Zunino and Austin Jackson talks about early influences and gives a vote of confidence to Nelson Cruz in the outfield.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Apr 1, 2015
Mariners notebook: A good day for two young pitchers

Taijuan Walker and Tyler Olson have made the Mariners' Opening Day roster.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 31, 2015
Mariners trade Erasmo Ramirez, get left-hander with option in return

The Mariners swapped one pitcher for another on Tuesday, trading Erasmo Ramirez to Tampa Bay for left-hander Mike Montgomery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 31, 2015
Tough go for Felix, short go for McClendon in Mariners’ loss

Not a good day in Goodyear, Ariz. for the Mariners as Felix Hernandez lasted just 1 2/3 innings and manager Lloyd McClendon was ejected.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 31, 2015
Mariners notebook: Gutierrez, Saunders sign new deals

Franklin Gutierrez and Joe Saunders were released from their minor-league contracts and then re-signed to Triple-A contracts. Endy Chavez opted out of his minor-league deal and has been released.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 30, 2015
Taijuan Walker, Mike Zunino combine for a Mariners win

Mariners right-hander Taijuan Walker learned something from the first run he gave up this spring and catcher Mike Zunino is comfortable with his workload in Arizona.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 30, 2015
Mariners notebook: Opening Day lineup edition?

The Mariners' lineup is likely the one we'll see on Opening Day. Plus, manager Lloyd McClendon looks to rotate the designated hitter and news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 29, 2015
Mariners notebook: A look at the final week of spring training

The final week of spring training should have a regular-season feel for the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 29, 2015
The Mariners make one more move; is the bullpen battle over?

With the latest move the Mariners final roster may be all but set.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 29, 2015
Mariners option Roenis Elias to Triple A, cut roster to 28

The Mariners inch ever closer to an Opening Day roster, optioning Roenis Elias to Triple A and cutting down to 28 men in camp.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 28, 2015
Mariners pitching prospect Victor Sanchez dies

Mariners pitching prospect Victor Sanchez has passed away in Venezuela from injuries suffered in a boating accident last month.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 28, 2015
Mariners notebook: McClendon not worried about offense

The Mariners have had just seven hits in their last three games but Lloyd McClendon is far from pushing the panic button.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2015
Mariners notebook: Friday night Surprise edition

Lineup, thoughts from Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon on suspended reliever David Rollins and a couple of good links.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2015
Mariners’ David Rollins regrets decision to take banned substance

Mariners Rule 5 pick David Rollins knows he has let an opportunity get by with the decision to take a banned substance, which has resulted in an 80-game suspension.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 27, 2015
Mariners reliever David Rollins suspended 80 games for PED use

Mariners reliever David Rollins, a Rule 5 draft pick, has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 26, 2015
Mariners notebook: Bullpen on notice?

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon turns up the heat on the bullpen competition. Plus news, notes and lineups for Thursday's split-squad games.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 25, 2015
Mariners’ Taijuan Walker puts up six more zeros

While the Mariners' fifth starter has yet to be announced, it would be hard to deny Taijuan Walker a spot in the starting rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 25, 2015
Mariners notebook: All is not settled at the top

The Mariners could have a new leadoff hitter in Rickie Weeks, or not. Plus the lineup for Wednesday night's game and notes.