Episodes
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer catches up with veteran reliever Ken Giles at the coliseum in Oakland just hours before he pitched in his first big league game since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/22/22
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the League and Players' Association did not reach a deal to end the lockout and has cancelled the first 2 regular season series of the season. What issues remain and how did this happen? Shannon Drayer and James Osborn lay out the specifics of what went wrong and what's left to resolve before games can be played again. 2021 Mariners' 4th round draft pick Bryce Miller joins the show to talk about his growth through the M's organization. You'll be...
Published 03/02/22
While the MLB and the MLBPA are having meaningful negotiations for the first time this offseason, Shannon Drayer and James Osborn read the signs that could signal the finish line in the lockout. Is it wrong to be optimistic that deal gets reached this week? Mariners' OF prospect Zach DeLoach jumped 2 levels in his first full year of minor league ball last year; hear how the organization's mental skills department played a major role in his development since being drafted during the height of...
Published 02/23/22
Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers fire up The Hot Stove. What will baseball look like with pitchers no longer hitting? Gary Hill explains. Shannon and Curtis check in with the voice of the Rainiers, Mike Curto, to get a preview of Seattle's Triple-A affiliate. Which top prospect is Curto most excited to see at Cheney Stadium in 2022? Later, Shannon closes out Tuesday night with a visit from Maura Dooley and Justin Barnes of The Mike Salk Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/16/22
Shannon Drayer and James Osborn speak with catcher Harry Ford, the Mariners' #1 draft pick last year. Shannon uncovers a secret about Ford that will knock your socks off. Hear why he chose to play catcher despite having the athleticism to play anywhere in the field, plus--who is his biggest competition in the weight room? ZiPS predicts a step back for the Mariners in 2022, but what caught Shannon's eye was the WAR projection for Julio Rodriguez. Have we been underselling J-Rod's potential?...
Published 02/09/22
Shannon Drayer and James Osborn speak with breakout OF prospect Cade Marlowe about his rise through the system from humble beginnings at a small school in Georgia. How has the Mariners' player development program helped transform his game? Find out here. Exit velocity is an emerging stat that's making its way into Mariners' TV broadcasts. Gary Hill goes inside the numbers to explain what "exit velocity" means and how it impacts hitting productivity. Shannon provides an insider update on star...
Published 02/02/22
Shannon Drayer and James Osborn take a deeper look into how the Mariners will replace Kyle Seager's power with the remaining free agents and trade targets once baseball returns. How important are home runs in today's game, and do the Mariners have enough to make the playoffs next year? Gary Hill dives deeper into the numbers and where the Mariners rank in the league's power categories. Baseball America's Kyle Glaser joins the Hot Stove to discuss the M's heralded class of prospects. Which...
Published 01/26/22
Shannon Drayer and James Osborn kick off the first Hot Stove of 2022 with an inside look at the Mariners' High Performance pitching camp by talking to prospect left-hander Brandon Williamson. Who is standing out among a talented group of young arms at the Mariners' complex in Arizona right now? Find out here. Gary Hill takes a deeper look at some hitting analytics that prove Jerry Dipoto and Scott Servais' "Control the Zone" philosophy. Hear how the Mariners rank in hard-hit balls and where...
Published 01/19/22
Baseball may be locked out, but Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and 710 ESPN Seattle's James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are here to provide your baseball fix with the latest edition of Talking Mariners. They discuss where the M's left things with their big targets in free agency, what's changed with a possible Mitch Haniger extension, how they are feeling about when an eventual lockout resolution could come, and even the baseballs used in MLB games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/09/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer hosts a monster Mariners Week That Was recapping a huge week for the Mariners and in baseball in general. Hear tons of reaction to Seattle's signing of AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray and trade for All-Star 2B Adam Frazier, interviews with both Ray and Frazier, a must-listen edition of The Jerry Dipoto Show, and segments with baseball insiders including ROOT Sports' Ryan Rowland-Smith, MLB Network's Jon Morosi, The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish, and Forbes'...
Published 12/04/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn are back with a jam-packed edition of 710 ESPN Seattle's Talking Mariners, because there are some new Mariners to talk about. Shannon and Howdy break down the moves to get AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and All-Star 2B Adam Frazier to Seattle, what they mean about the future of the team, and what could be next either just before the MLB lockout on Wednesday night or once it ends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/02/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from Thanksgiving week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. Hear Jerry Dipoto's press conference after Saturday's trade for All-Star 2B Adam Frazier, 710 ESPN Seattle interviews with Mariners pitchers Logan Gilbert and Chris Flexen and first baseman Ty France, and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi's weekly visit with Wyman and Bob. Plus hear much more from 710's Mike Salk Show,...
Published 11/27/21
Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to talk all things Mariners, including the impact of the impending lockout, what happens if Seattle can't land a big-name free agent, local players and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/23/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. In this brand new episode, hear highlights from The Jerry Dipoto Show and much, much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/20/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle, providing her insight along the way. In this brand new episode, hear highlights from The Jerry Dipoto Show where Seattle's GM shares his thoughts on specific free agents, as well as interviews with MLB insiders Kylie McDaniel (ESPN), Jon Morosi (MLB Network) and Ryan Divish (Seattle Times). Also listen to some of Shannon's visit with M's broadcaster Gary Hill on...
Published 11/13/21
In an all new Talking Mariners Podcast, Shannon Drayer is joined by Gary Hill of the Mariners radio broadcast team and they talk about the GM meetings, starting pitching, third base vs. outfield additions and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/11/21
Mariners insider Shannon Drayer takes us through a podcast collecting the best Mariners interviews, analysis and talk from the week on 710 ESPN Seattle. Find clips from the following in this episode: The Mike Salk Show, Nov. 3 (Hour 1) Talking Mariners Podcast with Shannon Drayer and Boy Howdy, Nov. 3 Jake & Stacy, Nov. 3 (Hour 4) Mariners pitcher Casey Sadler on Wyman & Bob, Nov. 4 (Hour 4) The Jerry Dipoto Show, Nov. 4 M's broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith on The Mike Salk Show, Nov. 4...
Published 11/06/21
Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to talk all things Mariners, including some names to watch at third base, the news that Yusei Kikuchi will hit free agency, whether M's fans should dare to dream after Atlanta's World Series win and much, much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/03/21
Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn of the Brock and Salk Podcast are back to break down where the Mariners sit with their huge offseason only about a week away. Among the topics: Two spots for the M's to focus on once the Hot Stove is lit Ken Griffey Jr. joining the Mariners ownership team The impact Mitch Haniger's Players' Tribune article will have Plus thoughts on the World Series and the MLB playoffs as a whole and much more. See...
Published 10/28/21
Shannon Drayer, Mariners insider for 710 ESPN Seattle, and James "Boy Howdy" Osborn have returned for the first of a three-part series wrapping up the first 90-win Mariners season since 2003. In this episode, they take a close look at the final weeks of the season -- not the numbers, not the outlook, but what it was like, how it felt, what they saw, and what the first week of the postseason would have looked like if the Mariners had forced a Game 163. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 10/07/21
Mariners rookie Jarred Kelenic talks to Shannon Drayer during the team's road trip about the key adjustment he made, finding confidence by overcoming struggles and why he feels like a "completely different person" now compared to during his first stint with Seattle earlier this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/08/21
Shannon Drayer and James Osborn dive into the Mariners' rebuild as the team hovers around .500 nearly a third of the way through the season. As Mitch Haniger enters the final year of his deal in '22, should the Mariners consider trading him at the deadline this year? Shannon breaks down the positive developments of J.P. Crawford and Justin Dunn and explores what the rest of the season will tell the Mariners about what they need to add heading into next year. Have they seen enough from the...
Published 06/04/21
Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers discuss how we should measure Mariners success in 2021, they look at the decision to start Jarred Kelenic in minor league camp, and they talk to Mariners Director of Marketing Mandy Lincoln See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/27/21
On today’s Season Preview Special Shannon Drayer and Curtis Rogers react to the 26-man roster, they look at the current Starting rotation, and they talk to the Mariners Major League Field Coordinator Carson Vitale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/27/21
Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill get ready for Spring Training with Mariners Outfielder Jake Fraley and catching prospect Cal Raleigh, and they look to the minor leagues with Senior Writer at MLB Pipeline Jim Callis and Tacoma Rainiers Pitching Coach Rob Marcello Jr.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/24/21