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Padres' AJ Preller Went to Insane Lengths to Make Sure He Got Mason Miller
San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller was determined to acquire All-Star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics at the trade deadline this season.
Ex-Padres All-Star gets brutally honest on Mason Miller
This former Padres All-Star pitcher gives his blunt and candid thoughts on the team trading for closer Mason Miller.
Padres GM A.J. Preller Explains Why Team Aggressively Pursued Mason Miller
The San Diego Padres shocked baseball by adding Mason Miller at the trade deadline, and A.J. Preller opened up on why he decided to make the move.
Padres' Mason Miller On The Wrong Side Of Insane MLB History
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller made unfortunate MLB history in the Padres' extra-innings win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, as the 103.9 mph fastball he threw to Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was the fastest pitch taken deep since at least 2008, when StatCast began tracking pitch speeds.
With Mason Miller deal, Padres GM A.J. Preller did what he does best: Trade grades
The Padres already employ a solid closer in the form of Robert Suarez. But Miller is younger, cheaper, and under team control through 2029. Preller can now package Suarez to another club in order to improve the club’s lineup. Or he can stand pat and boast a super ‘pen.
Padres, Mason Miller get roasted after surrendering clutch HR to Diamondbacks
The Padres picked up Mason Miller in a blockbuster trade that required giving up a coveted prospect, but he struggled on Tuesday.
Padres Wasted No Time Telling Mason Miller They Don't Like Dodgers
One of the first messages the Padres' newest reliever received following the blockbuster deadline trade: 'we don't like those guys a whole lot.'
Padres' Mason Miller was pursued 'substantially' by NL East team at deadline
As if the New York Mets' bullpen wasn't dominant enough, they almost had the bullpen to end all bullpens as the trade deadline steam picked up. The San Diego Padres may have won the Mason Miller sweepstakes on July 31,
Padres bullpen dubbed best in baseball thanks to Mason Miller
The San Diego Padres made one of the biggest trades in recent baseball history at the trade deadline when they swung a blockbuster deal with the Athletics for Mason Miller. That deal brought in one of the best young closers to the Padres,
Mason Miller secures 1st Padres save with an absolute heater
It took him a week, but Mason Miller finally has his first save with the Padres after the A's dealt him at the trade deadline ...
Padres' Mason Miller allowed record-breaking home run on 103.9 mph pitch
San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller allowed a record-breaking home run on a 103.9 MPH pitch against the Arizona ...
Padres’ Mason Miller blockbuster reflects soaring cost of MLB bullpen arms race
As teams loaded up for another October with an expanded postseason, relievers ruled the deadline like never before.
Padres acquire All-Star closer Mason Miller from Athletics in blockbuster deal before trade deadline
Mason Miller is headed to a postseason contender after being traded to the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster move on trade ...
Mets made ‘substantial’ push to land Mason Miller before shocking Padres trade
San Diego president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made a huge push for Miller, as is his wont, and the A’s viewed the ...
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Suarez has Miller's back as Padres thwart D-backs in extras
The Padres have an embarrassment of riches in the bullpen. Which means they can be on the money even if momentarily ...
Padres Daily: O’Hearn steps up; Mason slides by; efficient Morejón; Laureano’s throw
Laureano has shown a little Jurickson Profar with his quick, strong throws from left field. Last night, Laureano got his ...
Diamondbacks Player Blasts Record-Setting Home Run Off of Mason Miller Fireball
Miller, who has thrown the fastest pitch in MLB this season, spared no velocity in the at-bat with Gurriel, as the Padres ...