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 | Sep 18, 2014
Mariners notebook: Looking ahead with the starting rotation

Will we see Felix Hernandez on the hill if the Mariners make the wild-card game?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 17, 2014
Mariners notebook: Elias update and juggling shortstops

Roenis Elias's rookie season has most likely come to an end. What's next for the Mariners' rotation and how splitting time has benefited both Brad Miller and Chris Taylor.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 16, 2014
Mariners notebook: McClendon doesn’t see pressing in 3-game slide

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon says this team is giving everything it has got. Will it be enough?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 15, 2014
Notebook: M’s ready to battle the heat, Angels with Ackley back

The Mariners look to be at full strength with the return of Dustin Ackley as they take on the Angels, who own the best record in baseball.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 15, 2014
Will we see a return of the August Mariners?

The Mariners will need more from the offense if they hope to make the postseason. How manager Lloyd McClendon can help and why the Royals' one-game advantage for the wild-card spot is hardly that.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 13, 2014
M’s notebook: Ackley’s ankle will be managed for rest of year

Dustin Ackley's ankle will keep him out of the lineup once again on Saturday. Will this continue to be a problem for the Mariners left fielder down the stretch?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 10, 2014
Mariners notebook: Bud Selig makes a visit to Safeco Field

Bud Selig gives his thoughts on a Mariners great and their 2014 campaign plus news and notes including what next for Roenis Elias.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 9, 2014
Has Miller turned the corner and could Zunino be close behind?

It appears that Brad Miller has taken a big step forward under manager Lloyd McClendon. Did the benching help and could extra time off help Mike Zunino make the adjustment he's trying to make at the plate?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2014
Mariners notebook: Saunders returns, Ackley a question mark

Michael Saunders is ready, just in time to be in the lineup for the Mariners homestand against the Astros and Athletics.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 8, 2014
Mariners’ 2015 schedule includes opener at home, easier travel

Major League Baseball has released the tentative 2015 schedules of all 30 teams, and right off the top, the Mariners' has a nice surprise.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 7, 2014
Are the Mariners and Rangers heading in different directions?

The roles have reversed for the Mariners and Rangers from recent years, as Seattle is still in the postseason race and Texas is nowhere near it. Will we see the same in years to come?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 5, 2014
M’s notebook: McClendon shocked by Washington’s resignation

The news that Rangers manager Ron Washington was a surprise to just about everyone at Globe Life Park, including the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 4, 2014
Mariners notebook: Young ‘issue’ behind him, to start Saturday

Another reason why the Mariners pushed back the rotation last week was revealed by manager Lloyd McClendon.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 3, 2014
Mariners notebook: James Paxton continues to impress

James Paxton is hitting his stride, which could be very bad news for the American League. Plus news and notes, including an update on the Mariners' Saturday starter.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 2, 2014
Mariners notebook: Will we see a change in the starting rotation?

Chris Young's next start is in question. Plus Taijuan Walker's reaction to the push from manager Lloyd McClendon and whether Jesus Montero had an offseason workout program.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 1, 2014
Notebook: Mariners add 7 as rosters expand, more to come

The Mariners called up seven players as rosters expanded Monday, and more are on their way. How will Lloyd McClendon use them, and will we see Taijuan Walker in the rotation?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2014
Zduriencik on Montero: ‘Our intent is to address Jesus’ issues’

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik gave his and the Mariners' reactions to Jesus Montero's bizarre incident in Boise on Thursday with a Mariners cross-checking scout.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 29, 2014
Mariners issue statement on Jesus Montero incident

The Mariners are further investigating the episode in Boise as Jesus Montero is called to Seattle and the cross-checker who was involved is sent home indefinitely.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 27, 2014
Mariners’ McClendon stands by decision to push back the pitching

While the Mariners' 12-4 loss to the Rangers was ugly, it is hard to find fault in manager Lloyd McClendon's decision to protect the starting pitchers.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 26, 2014
Jack Zduriencik’s extension from the Mariners is a sign of the times

"It's well deserved," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said of the multi-year contract extension the team has given general manager Jack Zduriencik.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 25, 2014
For the Mariners, all that is left to do now is win

The Mariners have made the moves and answered the questions. They are well equipped to do what it takes to reach the next level.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 23, 2014
M’s notebook: McClendon calls Chavez at-bat biggest of the year

Lloyd McClendon talked about Endy Chavez's key at-bat in Friday's win, when he worked Boston closer Koji Uehara for a walk with the game on the line.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 22, 2014
Mariners notebook: The stretch run begins now, McClendon says

Lloyd McClendon said he is looking for more from the M's this time of year, plus a Michael Saunders update.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Aug 21, 2014
Mariners’ Lloyd McClendon asks and gets more from his players

From day one, Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon has not been afraid to push his players, sometimes publicly. While his style may appear to be a bit rough, he is getting results and the respect of his players.