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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 | Oct 23, 2014
Mariners have three Gold Glove finalists

Seattle's Felix Hernandez, Kyle Seager and Robinson Cano have been nominated for Gold Glove Awards, which will be announced next month.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 21, 2014
Why wild-card World Series is not a bad thing

This matchup between Kansas City and San Francisco lacks the big names but is nonetheless intriguing, and it might change perceptions about what it takes to reach the World Series.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 20, 2014
Mariners notebook: Young looking forward to healthy offseason

For the first time in years, Chris Young heads into an offseason healthy. Could he fit into the Mariners' plans in 2015?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 20, 2014
Chris Young named AL Comeback Player of the Year

A well deserved honor for Chris Young, who was named the American League's Comeback Player of the Year on Monday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 19, 2014
Mariners’ Taijuan Walker leaves Arizona Fall League

The Mariners announced Sunday that right-hander Taijaun Walker has made a "personal decision" to leave the Arizona Fall League.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 13, 2014
Mariners notebook: Another strong outing for Taijuan Walker

Mariners right-hander Taijuan Walker continues to get good work in fall ball. Plus two prospects who could surprise in spring training.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 9, 2014
A closer look at the Michael Saunders situation

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik says he was not singling out outfielder Michael Saunders during his end-of-the-season press conference.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 7, 2014
Mariners notebook: Back to work for Walker and a number of teammates

Taijuan Walker saw his first action of fall ball. Why the extra work? Plus news and notes, including why we could see fewer qualifying offers extended this winter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 4, 2014
Mariners’ hardest sell to free agents isn’t pitcher’s park Safeco, it’s travel

Being the most remotely-located team in the MLB takes its toll on the Mariners, whose schedule was easily the roughest of any squad in 2014.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Oct 3, 2014
How the Mariners’ $107M payroll adds up and what to expect next

The Mariners spent more than expected in 2014 and team president Kevin Mather says they will spend more in 2015. A breakdown of the numbers and what we could see next.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 30, 2014
Season wrap and a look ahead from Zduriencik and McClendon

GM Jack Zduriencik and manager Lloyd McClendon address the issues the Mariners faced in 2014 and give insight into what we could see in 2014.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 29, 2014
Mariners notebook: Felix’s numbers give him a strong Cy Young case

After his scoreless outing in Sunday's season finale, Felix Hernandez put a cap on another stellar season and finished the year with arguably the best numbers in the American League.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 29, 2014
A lot was learned in the disappointing end to the Mariners’ surprising season

While it stings to miss the playoffs, the September experience could benefit the Mariners for years to come.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 28, 2014
Bittersweet ending to a remarkable season for Felix Hernandez

The Mariners came up short in their bid for the postseason but Felix Hernandez believes this was the final step to reaching his dream of pitching in October in Seattle.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 28, 2014
Mariners notebook: 162, the biggest game in years for Seattle

The Mariners kept things loose as they got ready for game 162 with their season on the line against the Angels.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 26, 2014
Mariners notebook: For Seattle, final series is truly one game at a time

With their playoff chances slim but alive, the perhaps re-energized Mariners can only focus on the game in front of them.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 25, 2014
Mariners notebook: More praise for Taijuan Walker

Toronto manager John Gibbons says Taijuan Walker was much better than expected when he took the mound for the Mariners on Wednesday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 24, 2014
A new-look Walker turns in a big-game performance to no avail

The new changeup that Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker showed Wednesday night could be a difference maker. Where did it come from?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 24, 2014
Mariners notebook: Walker looks to stop the streak

With the Mariners not yet mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, the pressure is on Taijuan Walker to get them back on track.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 23, 2014
Felix falters as the Mariners stumble to the finish

Felix Hernandez disappointed with his performance against the Blue Jays when the Mariners badly needed a win. "I let my team down. It's my fault," he said.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 22, 2014
Mariners notebook: Young to be skipped, accepts news graciously

Manager Lloyd McClendon admitted that without the starts Chris Young has given him this year, there is a good chance the Mariners would not be where they are now. That said, he will not make his next start, and Young supports his manager's decision.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 22, 2014
It’s now or next year for the Mariners

With seven games to go, the Mariners must reverse a trend quickly if they hope to play into October. Who best can help?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 20, 2014
M’s notebook: McClendon still going matchups down the stretch

Another day, another lineup. It appears that Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon will continue to go with matchups down the stretch.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2014
McClendon has no plans to let Felix go deeper in games

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said we most likely won't see Felix throw a complete game this year, and he explained why.