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
Gregory Santos takes big step toward Mariners debut
Rehabbing Seattle Mariners reliever Gregory Santos threw a live batting practice before Saturday's game in Miami.
2 days ago
Mariners Insider: An unexpected move that may pay off for all involved
The decision to have Mitch Garver move into the backup catcher role is paying dividends for the veteran and other Seattle Mariners.
6 days ago
Mariners Insider: Quick hits after AL West leaders’ 6-1 homestand
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports on the AL West race, the offense's stronger June, the upcoming Cleveland series and more.
7 days ago
Mariners Insider: The transition for rookie Ryan Bliss to big leagues
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports caught up with rookie second baseman Ryan Bliss a day after his first MLB home run.
14 days ago
How Mariners starter Bryan Woo’s fastballs are so effective
Hitters know they're probably getting a fastball from Seattle Mariners starter Bryan Woo, but they still can't hit it.
18 days ago
Seattle Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz optimistic about ailing back
The Seattle Mariners are awaiting results of an MRI after closer Andrés Muñoz's collision at home plate against the Oakland A's.
19 days ago
Mariners Insider: How M’s will use Víctor Robles; change for Kirby
A look into why Víctor Robles decided to join the Seattle Mariners and the team's plan for him, plus how pitching to Mitch Garver has introduced a change for George Kirby.
19 days ago
Mariners Bullpen: Andrés Muñoz update, new plan for prospect Evans
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports checks in from Oakland with an update on the status of closer Andrés Muñoz and other bullpen arms.
19 days ago
Drayer: How Mariners are trying to find more consistency at plate
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes a look at how the M's are attempting to turn things around for their offense.
28 days ago
Drayer: How Mariners pulling Gilbert points to bigger picture
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer dives into why the M's pulled starter Logan Gilbert after just 78 pitches in Saturday's 3-1 loss.
29 days ago
Drayer: Rojas helping Julio an example of Mariners’ offense evolving
"This might be the hardest working team I have had since we got here," ninth-year Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said. Shannon Drayer dives into how.
1 month ago
Drayer: Mariners’ 3B platoon has taken off, and earned more action
The Seattle Mariners' third base combination of Josh Rojas and Luis Urías has been among the best in the AL, and one half was glad to play in the outfield to get them both in the lineup.
2 months ago
Drayer: Why Mariners are sending Jonatan Clase back to Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners have optioned Jonatan Clase to Triple-A and recalled Sam Haggerty ahead of Monday's series opener with Atlanta.
2 months ago
Drayer: Mariners break down keys to their turnaround on offense
The Seattle Mariners have won two straight series, and an offensive turnaround has been a big part of it. Shannon Drayer has the story.
2 months ago
The interesting story behind big series by Mariners’ Dominic Canzone
The Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone shook off a rocky start to the season by going 5 for 13 with two home runs on the road trip. How?
2 months ago
Seattle Mariners Notebook: Will dramatic win give M’s a jump?
Cal Raleigh and Scott Servais react to Wednesday's Seattle Mariners win in extra innings, Mitch Haniger weighs in on the offense's struggles and more.
2 months ago
Mariners Notebook: Thoughts on offense, more from the road
Seattle Mariners insider Shannon Drayer checks in from the road trip, including the options the M's may be looking at with their pitching staff this week.
3 months ago
Mariners’ young core, now veterans, fueled by last year’s letdown
Falling back can be a part ofgrowing up,and for the once young coreof the Seattle Mariners,it is now part of their DNA.
3 months ago
Why Mariners hitters are embracing new approach to offense
The Seattle Mariners have new players, new coaches and new messaging for their offense. Based on spring training, it's all landing.
3 months ago
Inside how the Mariners’ pitching lab gets most out of relievers
With two of the Seattle Mariners' best relievers beginning the season on the injured list, the team's “pitching lab” has perhaps never been needed more.
3 months ago
Mariners SP Bryan Woo lands on injured list days before season
The Seattle Mariners will have to dip into their thin starting pitching depth before the season starts, with projected No. 5 starter Bryan Woo now set to start the season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.
3 months ago
Breakdown: What Mariners bring north this year is very different
How is the group the Seattle Mariners are bringing north from Arizona? Insider Shannon Drayer details the roster -- and some thoughts from clubhouse leaders -- after 40 days at spring training.
3 months ago
Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Expectations for demoted players, more
Shannon Drayer details plans for the players not making the Seattle Mariners' opening day roster and much more in her latest notebook.
3 months ago
Drayer: A look around the diamond as Mariners near opening day
Let's take a trip around the diamond with thoughts on each position as the Seattle Mariners are less than a week from the start of 2024.