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With the new San Diego Padres closer in Mason Miller already making an impact for the team, he is getting an immense amount of attention around the majors and also in the team’s history. When the Padres traded for Miller from the Athletics, there is no doubt that fans thought the team got a talented […]

The San Diego Padres poured it on in extra innings Tuesday after trade deadline addition Mason Miller allowed a clutch home run to the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Diego picked Miller up with five runs in the 11th inning, winning the game 10-5. On Wednesday, a new Padres player delivered a clutch home run against the […]

In a high-pressure moment that could define his early tenure in San Diego, flamethrower Mason Miller slammed the door on the Diamondbacks Wednesday night with an electrifying ninth inning, notching his first save as a Padre in a 3-2 win at Chase Field. Just 24 hours after surrendering a game-tying homer on a 103.9 mph […]

Robert Suarez isn’t just closing games — he’s helping define the Padres’ postseason mindset. In a thrilling 10-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Suarez showcased exactly why San Diego had no interest in moving him at the trade deadline. The veteran closer worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings, stranding inherited runners in the ninth […]

Heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, Mason Miller was one of the most sought-after commodities on the market. After all, he had been lights out for the Athletics this season, recording 59 strikeouts in just 38.1 innings of work while sporting a 3.76 ERA. And with the Athletics struggling this season, that paved the […]

The San Diego Padres made two key roster moves on Tuesday ahead of the second game in a pivotal four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The moves came in response to a 6-2 loss in Monday’s opener, as the team looks to strengthen its bullpen and rebound in a matchup that could have major implications […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. But, one insider recently reported that the Athletics did not initially expect to trade closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Athletics did not feel as though San Diego had enough assets to complete the deal. “Initially, […]

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller is no stranger to chaos, but even by his standards, the 2025 trade deadline was next level. Over a six-hour span, Preller executed five trades involving 22 players—acquiring eight and sending out 14, including 11 prospects. Depending on who you ask, the flurry of moves was either “lunacy” or […]

The San Diego Padres were once again buyers at the trade deadline, bolstering the roster for a playoff run in 2025. The team added a big arm to the bullpen, landing Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics. And the All-Star reliever is already up to speed on the Padres’ intense rivalry with the […]

Ever since the San Diego Padres traded for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, the baseball world has been reacting to the deal and the various pieces within the agreement. One of the pieces that the Padres traded was superstar prospect Leo De Vries, a component that annoyed many in the MLB. In the latest column by […]

The San Diego Padres were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline once again. They picked up Mason Miller from the Athletics, sending the No. 3 prospect in baseball, Leo De Vries, the other way. They have depleted their prospect pipeline in recent years in the name of winning now. Padres […]

The San Diego Padres made waves at the trade deadline once again, and veteran third baseman Manny Machado had a lot to say about it. Following the San Diego trade deadline acquisition of All-Star closer Mason Miller, the team sent a clear message. The window to win is now. In a postgame interview after the […]

No team went more all-in than the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline this season, and one of their big-name additions got his first action with the Friars on Friday night. With the Padres trying to close out the first game of a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Shildt turned to […]

The San Diego Padres pulled off one of Major League Baseball’s biggest deals on Thursday. In a blockbuster move, the Padres added Mason Miller and JP Sears from the Athletics. While there were rumors that San Diego could move on from Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez at the trade deadline, both remain. Now, there are […]

The MLB trade deadline was active all day on Thursday, from an early morning deal involving Mason Miller to a buzzer-beater with Camilo Doval. Relievers were sold at a premium, but the teams that landed them increased their World Series chances. Some big names were moved, like Carlos Correa returning to his old stomping grounds. […]

The San Diego Padres made a big splash at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. In a package that including one of the league’s top prospects, the Padres brought in Athletics reliever Mason Miller. The trade caught many people by surprise, and most were happy for the former All-Star. However, former MLB pitcher Joba Chamberlain […]

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the San Diego Padres remain active in discussions. However, a recent pivot in strategy could drastically alter their outfield plans. According to multiple sources, the Padres’ pursuit of Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan has hit a significant roadblock. That’s partly due to their simultaneous chase of elite reliever Mason Miller […]

The San Diego Padres picked up Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Thursday. It could be the biggest deal of deadline day that changes the National League playoff race and the future of San Diego’s bullpen. Miller is not a free agent until 2030, meaning San Diego had to give up a […]

The San Diego Padres have made another big splash at the MLB trade deadline. AJ Preller keeps his big move reputation by trading for Athletics closer Mason Miller ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears are headed to San Diego. “BREAKING: The San Diego Padres are acquiring […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first MLB trade deadline move. They picked up a much-needed starter, trading a top-five prospect for Cleveland Guardians starter Shane Bieber. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says that they are not ready to stop there. Athletics closer Mason Miller is the next target for the Blue Jays ahead of […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Athletics find themselves at the center of late-July speculation, particularly surrounding the status of elite closer Mason Miller. The hard-throwing right-hander was notably absent from a save situation on Wednesday night, just hours before the deadline, and questions swirled about whether a trade was imminent. Athletics manager Mark […]

The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost. Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is about 24 hours away, and one player that might end up on a different team is Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Miller is having a solid season, and his career is off to a promising start. He has a bright future ahead, and there are some playoff teams that appear to […]

The Oaklamento Athletics may be spiraling in the standings, but Mason Miller is still delivering fireworks — and now, he’s delivering history. The 26-year-old flamethrower lit up the radar gun with a 104.1 mph fastball Thursday night, tying the fastest pitch of his MLB career and the hardest thrown by any pitcher in the league […]

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another rough stretch. They are 6-4 over their last ten games, but injuries continue to pile up for Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone. After losing Clark Schmidt for the season, New York’s starting rotation is very thin. However, Athletics closer Mason Miller could fill the hole […]

While previous reports around a potential trade for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller dwindled due to the stance from the team, it appears it isn’t totally out of the question just yet. It remains to be seen if it’s possible for the Athletics to trade Miller, but if there were a favorite to obtain him, it […]

With the Athletics star pitcher Mason Miller in rumors ahead of the trade deadline, there has been more insight into the expectation of what his status will be for the foreseeable future. As the Athletics deal with rumors around other pitchers like star Luis Severino, Miller has been an interesting storyline to follow, with the […]

Mason Miller made waves when he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. The 26-year-old has grown into one of the better closers in the league and is one of the bright spots of Mark Kotsay’s pitching staff. Unfortunately for him, the Athletics manager might be without his top reliever once the MLB trade […]

After the best night of his career, Wilmer Flores somehow managed to top it. A day after clubbing three home runs and driving in eight, the San Francisco Giants’ veteran infielder delivered again — this time, with a walk-off walk. Flores took a nine-pitch at-bat against Oakland A’s fireballing closer Mason Miller in the 10th […]

Saturday was a day of fantastic finishes in MLB as both the Cleveland Guardians and the Miami Marlins scored come-from-behind victories on ninth-inning grand slams. Guardians infielder Daniel Schneemann launched his first career grand slam off Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jimi Garcia with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to give Cleveland […]

The Miami Marlins were down 4-6 at home against the Athletics entering the ninth inning of Saturday’s game. They ended up putting together one of the most exciting finishes that Major League Baseball has seen so far this season. Xavier Edwards loaded the bases after earning a walk, and Kyle Stowers took care of the […]

The Athletics are in a transition period this year as they prepare to move to a new home. Ironically, they are off to their best start in recent memory one month into the 2025 season. Brent Rooker and the newly-signed Lawrence Butler are leading the way at the plate while young flamethrower Mason Miller is […]

Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning. The Rangers were trailing 5-2 against the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park when Pederson, who had been sidelined from the […]

While the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics have locked in key young position players Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker to long-term deals, one of the team’s most valuable assets—flamethrowing closer Mason Miller—remains without an extension. And for now, the club hasn’t even initiated talks. Miller, 26, is currently making $765,000 and will become arbitration-eligible as a Super Two […]

The Athletics appear to have some momentum going for them as they enter the 2025 campaign after putting together a strong body of work over the offseason. One area the A’s did not have to worry about during the past few months, though, was their closer spot, which was held down by one of the […]

Athletics closer Mason Miller burst onto the scene in 2024, making the All-Star Game and consistently hitting triple digits on the radar gun. He’s already proven to be a valuable piece for this organization as they transition into a move to Las Vegas, but the front office has yet to approach Miller about a contract […]

With their pitchers and catchers already in camp, the 2025 spring training period has begun for the Chicago Cubs. Speculation has already begun whether Japanese ace Shota Imanaga will pitch during the Tokyo Series next month. Spoiler alert, he will, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Entering their skipper’s second season at the helm, Chicago […]

The Athletics have been much more aggressive than many expected early in the offseason. However, they had to draw the line somewhere when the Philadelphia Phillies came calling. The A’s are still searching for a third baseman. While the Phillies entertained the idea of trading Alec Bohm, they asked for star reliever Mason Miller in […]

The New York Yankees suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the team must quickly pivot to improving their roster for another run at the Fall Classic. The Yankees will be active in free agency, but general manager Brian Cashman must also look to the trade market to […]