Mariners Insider, Seattle Sports

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 | Mar 24, 2015
Mariners notebook: Lineup? What lineup?

The Mariners' lineup for today's game has all the looks of the everyday lineup against righties. No luck getting confirmation from manager Lloyd McClendon, however.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 23, 2015
Mariners notebook: Let’s play two?

The Mariners get their first look at the Angels in Tempe while Hisashi Iwakuma stays back in Peoria to face minor leaguers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2015
Postgame notes: Seager update and back to work for Felix

Lloyd McClendon sheds light on why Kyle Seager was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Cubs as well as what went wrong in Felix's start.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2015
Hello, my name is: Shawn O’Malley, Mariners utility man

A look at Mariners hopeful Shawn O'Malley, a local product trying to make the team as a non-roster invitee to spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 21, 2015
Mariners notebook: Slow Saturday edition

Notes, lineup and a quick check in on the clubhouse before Felix and the Mariners head to Mesa to take on the Cubs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2015
Mike Zunino pushes the reset button and has a big day

With time to focus on his offense, Mike Zunino shows progress at the plate. Will it continue in the regular season?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 20, 2015
Mariners notebook: More roster cuts as Seattle gets down to 39

The roster cuts get tougher as the Mariners get closer to the regular season, plus lineup and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 19, 2015
Mariners notebook: Scooby snack and Puppy Power edition

Lloyd McClendon expects his team to have some pop, plus lineups, news and notes including what looks like a switch in the rotation.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2015
Hello, my name is: Patrick Kivlehan, Mariners outfield prospect

<p>Continuing our look at some new and lesser-known Mariners with outfielder/third base prospect Patrick Kivlehan.</p>
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 18, 2015
Mariners notebook: Intrigue at the top of the lineup?

Center fielder Austin Jackson, expected to be the Mariners' leadoff hitter in 2015, has had some chances to hit second while James Jones takes a crack at the No. 1 spot.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 17, 2015
Mariners notebook: Doubleheader edition, sort of

Left-handed starting pitcher James Paxton and others will get some work in a sim game, plus a nice surprise in the early numbers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 16, 2015
Off-day audio: Conversations with Ron Fairly and Peter Gammons

Ron Fairly and Peter Gammons touch on a number of topics relating to baseball, including how to get more offense into the game.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 15, 2015
Mariners notebook: Danny Hultzen among first cuts

Danny Hultzen impressed in camp but the Mariners will continue to be careful with him coming off surgery.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2015
Peter Gammons says he’s buying in on Mariners as a contender

Peter Gammons joined the Mariners radio crew in the booth during Friday's Cactus League game against the Brewers and talked about why he believes Seattle is more than a wild-card team in 2015.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 13, 2015
Mariners notebook: A rare prediction from the skipper

A rare prediction from the skipper, a closer look at some battles in camp, plus news and notes.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 12, 2015
Mariners notebook: ‘More cowbell’ edition

The Mariners, including Will Ferrell, travel to Mesa to take on the A's. Plus news and notes, including when we could see cuts and health updates.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2015
Mariners set to use ‘seven-tool player’ Will Ferrell in spring game

The Mariners are already having fun with the plan to have comedian Will Ferrell play in Thursday's spring-training game, some players joking that they're fearful of losing their jobs.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 11, 2015
Mariners notebook: Hultzen returns, Paxton scheduled to start March 17

A big day for two Mariners pitchers as James Paxton threw to hitters for the first time since suffering a forearm strain while Danny Hultzen is set to throw in a game for the first time since 2013.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2015
Hello, my name is: Danny Hultzen, Mariners pitching prospect

Continuing our look at some new and lesser-known Mariners with pitching prospect Danny Hultzen.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2015
Hello, my name is: J.A. Happ, Mariners pitcher

A look at new Mariners pitcher J.A. Happ, who has a strong interest in wine and seeing some of Washington's more notable wineries.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2015
Hello, my name is: Chris Taylor, Mariners shortstop

Continuing our look at some new and lesser-known Mariners with shortstop Chris Taylor.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2015
Hello, my name is: Rickie Weeks, Mariners outfielder

A look at new Mariners outfielder Rickie Weeks, who has designs on working in the front office after his baseball days are over.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 10, 2015
Mariners notebook: Felix Day edition

Mariners ace Felix Hernandez makes his first start of spring training, but it will be a while before he faces big leaguers again.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Mar 9, 2015
Hello, my name is: Nelson Cruz, Mariners designated hitter

A look at new Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz, last season's MLB home run leader and an avid fisherman.