Shannon Drayer
Mariners Notebook: An emphasis for Seattle hitters with new MLB rules
With the shift restrictions in MLB this season, Mariners manager Scott Servais believes there will be more importance to two-strike approaches.1 year ago
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With trust from Mariners, Tom Murphy embracing lightness — and loudness
Despite veteran catcher Tom Murphy missing the Mariners' playoff run due to injury, the team has made it clear how much they value him.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Robbie Ray’s changes not limited to new pitch
With Robbie Ray set to take on the Angels on Monday, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports dives into how he's more comfortable for 2023.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Where Luis Castillo stands after latest start
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer reports on Luis Castillo's start in Sunday's win over the Rangers, the latest moves in camp and more.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Flexen ‘looks really good,’ Hummel to play the field
Chris Flexen has gotten off to a great start in camp. Shannon Drayer has the details on that, Cooper Hummel, a potential trade and much more.1 year ago
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Drayer: Mariners relievers Sadler and Muñoz with big days in different ways
Friday was a big day for Mariners RHPs Casey Sadler and Andrés Muñoz as Sadler threw his first live BP and Muñoz showed off a new pitch.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Checking in on Seattle’s bats; WBC updates
We've heard a lot about the Mariners' arms in spring training. What about the bats? Shannon Drayer provides a look at them and more.1 year ago
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Drayer’s Mariners Observations: Kelenic, Julio, injury concerns and more
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer shares her M's observations from Peoria, including injury updates and Jarred Kelenic's spring so far.1 year ago
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Drayer: Next for Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez — fulfill childhood dream in WBC
Julio Rodríguez leaves Mariners spring training on Monday to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: M’s sloppy in Kirby’s 1st start; injury updates
The Mariners played a sloppy game vs Colorado, resulting in a shorter day for George Kirby. Shannon Drayer has the details on that and more.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Gonzales and Murphy show adjustments, White’s status
It's a spring of adjustments for Mariners LHP Marco Gonzales and C Tom Murphy, who both impressed in Seattle's win over the Diamondbacks.1 year ago
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Drayer: Mariners’ Logan Gilbert showcases new splitter in spring debut
The newest offering in Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert's bag of tricks was on display when he made his first Cactus League start Thursday.1 year ago
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Drayer’s Mariners Observations: 3 things from big day in Mesa
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer follows up on three things she said she was watching Wednesday in what turned out to be a notable game against the Cubs.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Updates on Evan White, Robbie Ray and more
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from Arizona with what Evan White has to say about his spring so far, insight on Robbie Ray from pitching coach Pete Woodworth and more.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: The plan to get even more out of Luis Castillo
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer has insight from Scott Servais on what the M's are asking ace pitcher Luis Castillo to do in 2023.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Julio Rodríguez fine, undeterred after wall crash
Julio Rodríguez had a brief moment that caused concern when he crashed into the wall in center field on Monday's Mariners spring trainng game.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Jarred Kelenic displays new approach with 2-HR day
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details Jarred Kelenic's big day in a loss to Kansas City, updates on some young M's standouts and more.1 year ago
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Drayer: Mariners get serious in batting cage with revolutionary machine
"You stand in there and you can't believe how realistic it is," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said of the Trajekt Arc.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Haggerty in action at 2B, Gonzales on hill
Shannon Drayer has the latest on the Mariners from Arizona, including notes on Sam Haggerty, Evan White, Marco Gonzales and much more.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: 1st game featured rule changes, Berroa impressing
The Mariners opened spring training with a 3-2 win over the Padres, which included a clock violation and a big day from Prelander Berroa.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: What to expect in games; updates on France, relievers
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer provides a look at what we could see in Cactus League play with new rules and players off in the WBC.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Ray starts 1st game with new rules on display
Mariners baseball is officially back with their spring training opener vs the Padres, which will be the first game with the new rule changes.1 year ago
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Mariners Notebook: Ty France refreshed after injuries hurt his hitting
Mariners first baseman Ty France has finally opened up about injuries that held him back offensively in the second half of last season.1 year ago
