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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 | Jul 28, 2014
Sorting out the trade rumors for the Mariners as the deadline nears

With the MLB trade deadline just three days away and the rumor mill in full effect, a look at everything from the plausible to the improbable regarding reports about the Mariners.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 27, 2014
Notebook: Second time might be the charm for Ackley hitting No. 2

Over halfway into the season, Dustin Ackley may finally be the Mariners' answer in the No. 2 spot in the batting order.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 24, 2014
Kendrys Morales is worth a gamble for the Mariners

The Mariners need help on offense, and Kendrys Morales is a step in the right direction.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 22, 2014
Mariners notebook: Taijuan Walker to start Wednesday

Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker believes his command problems should soon be behind him after a fix in his mechanics.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 20, 2014
Could we see more Tom Wilhelmsen starts?

Is the starter that Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik has been looking for already here?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 13, 2014
Zduriencik must carefully weigh the Mariners’ present and future

With the Mariners winning and the trade deadline looming, it is crucial that general manager Jack Zduriencik avoids costly trade mistakes of the past.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 11, 2014
Mariners notebook: Hart not alone in struggles w/RISP

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon believes Corey Hart is putting too much pressure on himself. Plus, news and notes including an injury update on Michael Saunders.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 10, 2014
Mariners notebook: A first for Wilhelmsen

Could we see more of Tom Wilhelmsen as a starter, plus where did those dance moves come from?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 9, 2014
McClendon looking to maximize Mariners’ pitching

The pitching plans are revealed for the Mariners heading into and out of the All-Star break.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 8, 2014
Mariners notebook: Multiple reasons for catcher swap

Why the Mariners designated John Buck for assignment and recalled Jesus Sucre now and what this means organizationally.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 8, 2014
Surprise Buck move puts a damper on Mariners’ win

The Mariners designate backup catcher John Buck for assignment Monday night. Mike Zunino says the team is losing a key leader.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 7, 2014
Mariners notebook: Seager thrilled to get the call

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is thrilled to be an All-Star, and he won't be the only Seager in Minneapolis next week.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2014
No surprises as M’s Felix, Cano named All-Stars

Mariners stars Felix Hernandez and Robinson Cano made the American League All-Star team Sunday, while teammates Kyle Seager and Fernando Rodney were left on the bubble.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 6, 2014
Lloyd McClendon wants Mariners’ best against A’s

Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon explains his reasons for holding Felix Hernandez back a day to start against the A's on Friday.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 5, 2014
M’s get a big win in Chicago, make surprise pitching change

A weary but happy Mariners team celebrated a rare 14-inning road win, and they had a surprise announcement of a big pitching change.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 4, 2014
M’s notebook: Elias takes to Chicago park for workout

The Mariners had an off day in Chicago on Thursday, but Roenis Elias still had to find a place to get his throwing session in a day before a scheduled start.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 2, 2014
Felix Hernandez wins A.L. pitcher of the month

First player of the week, now the player of the month award for Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. Will we see Cy Young added to the list?
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 1, 2014
Jones is getting the attention of his skipper and opposing pitchers

Mariners leadoff hitter James Jones is doing his best to cause havoc on the basepaths.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jul 1, 2014
Robinson Cano is a Kyle Seager believer

Kyle Seager is in very good company with his numbers at Safeco Field, and Robinson Cano believes this could lead to him becoming the hitter the Mariners have been looking for.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Jun 30, 2014
Taking stock of the Mariners at the midpoint

How pitching has turned things around for the Mariners, plus mid-season awards.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Nov 25, 2013
Mariners President, COO Chuck Armstrong to retire

After serving as president of the Mariners for 28 of the past 30 years, Chuck Armstrong announced Monday afternoon that he has decided to retire.
SEATTLE MARINERS | Sep 19, 2013
Mariners owner Hiroshi Yamauchi passes away

The Mariners' owner, Hiroshi Yamachi, has died at 85.