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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 […]

At 47-68, the Oakland Athletics are ending their Bay Area legacy on a sad note. However, young stars like closer Mason Miller could be building blocks for the future, and he’s now ready to contribute to the squad again. Miller got activated Wednesday after suffering a fractured left pinky finger on July 25, via the […]

The Oakland Athletics have had a rough start to the 2024 season. As such, the team has been mentioned in numerous trade rumors as a means of sparking an improvement. One player the Athletics were rumored to float is relief pitcher Mason Miller. Nevertheless, Miller’s injury status could see his trade chances take a hit. […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

As the MLB prepares to return to action after the All-Star break, the trade deadline will become an even bigger topic of discussion across the league. Once again, the Oakland Athletics are going to be sellers, and one of their most prized possessions is star closer Mason Miller. While they don’t seem to have much […]

Mason Miller of the Oakland A’s has made quite a name for himself this year. He has amazed teammates and opponents with his overpowering fastball, and he put his talent on display in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game. While he was on the mound in the top of the fifth inning for the American League, he […]

The Athletics have not had many bright or positive spots this season, their final in Oakland, but Mason Miller has been an exception to that. The fire-throwing closer has become one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB, but Miller, who is in his second season in the Majors, does not want to rule out […]

The MLB trade deadline in July 30, and teams across the league are trying to figure out whether they will be buyers or sellers. One name that had widely been expected to be on the move, Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller, is now expected to remain with the A’s, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

The Oakland Athletics are entering the month of July once again involved in plenty of trade rumors. Will the A’s sell some players at the MLB Trade Deadline? With a 28-48 record entering Thursday, that is a question that will be asked a lot over the next few weeks. One notable player is closer Mason […]

The MLB trade deadline is roughly six weeks away. Though deals aren’t expected to pop at this point in time, trade talks between buyers and sellers should be beginning to occur by now. One team that figures to sell between now and the trade deadline is the Oakland Athletics. The A’s own a paltry 26-48 […]

Buyers and sellers have already begun to emerge for the MLB trade deadline that is just about seven weeks away. One team who will almost surely be looking to ship off players is the Oakland Athletics. The A’s are 26-44 on the year and have the fourth-worst record in the league. With them not being […]

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is expected to draw no shortage of interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The A’s don’t have much interest in moving the 25-year-old flame-thrower, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as possible landing destinations for Miller. […]

Amidst the Oakland Athletics’ on-field struggles and off-field turmoil, rookie closer Mason Miller has provided fans with some solace. On the mound, his stuff is as unhittable as anyone in the Majors. The electric right-hander has 55 strikeouts in just 29.2 innings, notching 12 saves in 13 chances in the process. Miller blows opponents away […]

The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas may be one of the biggest stains on the baseball world but, in a surprising twist, the team is not. Their 24-37 record isn’t all that great but they are far from the worst team in MLB and have plenty of good players having good seasons, none more […]

We have another new AL Rookie of the Year favorite. Luis Gil is now the betting favorite to become the next AL Rookie of the Year over Mason Miller for the Oakland Athletics. Gil has been great for the Yankees and has odds at +125 on FanDuel and has burst onto the scene this season […]

The Oakland Athletics are currently mired near the bottom of the American League West without a whole lot of hope in terms of World Series prospects for this season. What the A’s do have going for them is the incredible play of closer Mason Miller, who entered Mariano Rivera territory recently with an incredible statistical […]

Awards are so special in Major League Baseball because the season is so long. To be the best pitcher, hitter or overall rookie in one of the two leagues, you have to be on top of your game for a full six months, fighting off surging challengers along the way. But sometimes the mind craves […]