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Padres weren't Athletics first choice for a Mason Miller trade
The San Diego Padres landed Mason Miller from the Athletics in a deadline blockbuster, which also included JP Sears and infield prospect Leo De Vries. But the deal wasn't the Athletics' first choice for a potential Miller trade.
Mason Miller trade grades for Padres, Athletics
The Padres and Athletics connected on a big Mason Miller trade ahead of the MLB trade deadline. How did both sides fare?
Padres trade for Athletics' All-Star closer Mason Miller, JP Sears
The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears through a trade with the Athletics, the teams announced Thursday.
Mason Miller trade: Padres land elite pitcher in seismic deal with Athletics
In a startling move that sends the game’s most dominant reliever across the state and to another league, the Athletics have agreed to trade Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres, perhaps signaling a greater revamp to come at Petco Park, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
MLB rumors: Why Padres-Athletics Mason Miller trade left rivals ‘pissed’
Here is why that the Padres trading for Mason Miller left other teams in the MLB "pissed," which includes a certain prospect.
Padres' A.J. Preller reveals strategy to land Mason Miller from Athletics
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reveals the strategy he used to land Mason Miller from the Athletics.
Padres add Mason Miller in blockbuster deal, ship top prospect Leo De Vries to A’s
JP Sears is also headed to San Diego while De Vries, fellow top prospect Braden Nett and two others go to the A's.
Padres Predicted to Cut Ties with Two-Time All-Star After Mason Miller Deal
It's been fascinating to see Padres general manager A.J. Preller decimate his farm system and build an overpowered bullpen, one that now includes three past All-Stars and four pitchers with ERAs under 2.
Padres to part with All-Star closer after landing Mason Miller?
The San Diego Padres, who currently lead the NL West, made a massive pickup at the trade deadline at the end of July, snagging Athletics closer Mason Miller on the final day, another fun day at the office for San Diego general manager A.J. Preller.
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 trade could impact future starting five
Padres’ acquisition of Mason Miller may solve a future rotation problem Miller himself has been transparent about where things stand. On the Foul Territory podcast, he made it clear his focus is on 2025 and doing whatever role gives the Padres the best shot to win.

Padres are very busy at another trade deadline, adding Mason Miller, Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano

The San Diego Padres made several bold moves at yet another trade deadline. General manager A.J. Preller added hard-throwing ...

Mason Miller could teach John Fisher a lesson in respect after comments on A's move

The Padres closer is clearly excited to play for a franchise that cares about the product. And can you blame him?

MLB rumors: Athletics initially wanted Mason Miller trade with Phillies, Mets or Yankees

The Athletics traded closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres ahead of the deadline, but they did not see the deal coming.