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Andy Pages outlasted Padres closer Mason Miller in a dramatic nine-pitch at-bat, delivering a game-winning sacrifice fly as the Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 win to reclaim first in the NL West, with Freddie Freeman homering twice and a bullpen that logged five scoreless innings.
Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Padres to a 3-1 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee; it capped San Diego’s 13th comeback victory this season, with Mason Miller earning the save after a tense late stretch.
Mason Miller’s 34 2/3‑inning scoreless streak ended in the ninth after a disputed fair/foul call on a swinging bunt—umpire Dan Merzel ruled it fair (not reviewable), sparking a Cubs rally; Miller allowed three runs in the inning before finishing, and while the moment was ugly, he remains dominant this season (1.26 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 28 strikeouts in 14 1/3 IP with 10 saves in 14 appearances).
Padres closer Mason Miller is putting up historically dominant numbers in 2026: after just 9.1 innings, he has allowed only one hit and one walk while striking out 23 of the 30 hitters he’s faced (a .034 opponents’ batting average and roughly 22 strikeouts per nine). His velocity (103+ mph) and slider look-alike have left hitters unable to catch up, a combination Pitching Ninja highlights as a near-unprecedented relief performance. Miller’s exceptional stretch extends from late 2025 into 2026, with ERA+ of 780 in his Padres tenure and a record pace that has even seasoned analysts questioning whether such dominance is survivable, though it has already made San Diego virtually unbeatable with late-inning leads.
Mason Miller has emerged as a breakout Padres closer after being traded from Oakland, using a 101+ mph fastball and a sharp slider to post a 0.00 ERA and 0.21 WHIP through nine appearances. He’s fanned 23 of 30 batters, logged seven perfect innings, and produced multiple three-strikeout outings, making him one of the early-season standout relievers.
Padres reliever Mason Miller has burst onto the scene with a 26-game scoreless streak since August 2025, a 100+ mph fastball paired with an elite slider, and a blistering strikeout rate, fueling comparisons to legendary closers and fueling Cy Young chatter about his potential to redefine relief pitching.
In the World Baseball Classic final, USA manager Mark DeRosa did not call on Mason Miller in the ninth, saying he was honoring the Padres and would only bring him in if Team USA took the lead; Miller was unavailable in non-save situations and had appeared four times for four innings in the tournament, with his last outing Sunday, raising workload concerns in spring training. Venezuela closer Danny Palencia closed out the win as Miller's absence helped seal the loss for Team USA.
Team USA closer Mason Miller’s availability for the World Baseball Classic final remains undecided as Padres manager Craig Stammen says his usage will be evaluated after outings. Miller, who has saved two USA games and struck out 10 in four innings, says he wants to pitch but must be smart; if he takes the mound Tuesday it would be his third appearance in five days. The final decision hinges on how he feels and performance, with Mark DeRosa managing the staff.
Mason Miller, a pitcher known for his fast 101 mph fastball, faced Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who hit a record-breaking 107.1 mph home run off him, highlighting the visceral excitement of radar gun readings in baseball. Despite Miller's impressive velocity, Gurriel's contact and power proved decisive in their encounter, culminating in a historic home run and a Padres victory.
The Padres made a major trade to strengthen their bullpen by acquiring closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears from the Athletics, trading away top prospect Leo De Vries and other prospects, as they aim to contend for their first World Series title.
The Padres made a blockbuster trade acquiring star reliever Mason Miller and lefty JP Sears from the Athletics, sending back top prospect Leo De Vries and other prospects, in a move that boosts their bullpen and potentially their rotation, while also opening the door for further trades.
The San Diego Padres acquired Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller and starter J.P. Sears in a major trade, giving up top prospect Leodalis De Vries, as part of their aggressive move to strengthen their already elite bullpen. The Athletics, in a rebuilding phase, received promising prospects in return, signaling a focus on future development. The trade highlights the Padres's strategic push for dominance and the Athletics's rebuilding efforts.
The Padres made a major move by acquiring A's closer Mason Miller, a top pitching prospect known for his high-velocity fastball, along with JP Sears, in a blockbuster trade that also involved four other prospects, including shortstop Leo De Vries, strengthening their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Athletics pitcher Mason Miller was listed as unavailable but not injured, fueling speculation about a potential trade, with Miller being a highly sought-after reliever under team control through 2029 and linked to multiple teams, including the Padres and Yankees.
Pittsburgh's Mason Miller set a record by throwing the hardest pitch in MLB All-Star Game history at 103.6 mph, while fellow Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes also impressed with a scoreless first inning. Despite their efforts, the National League lost to the American League 5-3.