The San Diego Padres were aggressive at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, acquiring All-Star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics. Miller has a 3.66 ERA and 1.04 WHIP this season and aims to help the Padres into the playoffs. The Padres are currently three games behind the Dodgers in the NL West standings. Miller is eager to experience the Padres-Dodgers rivalry, which has intensified due to past postseason matchups. Recent tensions include a benches-clearing incident earlier this season, indicating a growing competitive spirit between the teams.
Mason Miller, now with the Padres, has a 3.66 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, aiming to bolster the team's playoff push against the Dodgers.
Miller expressed excitement about the Padres-Dodgers rivalry, noting newfound intensity compared to his previous experience with the A's.
Benches cleared during an earlier encounter this season, emphasizing the growing tensions and significance of matchups between the Padres and Dodgers.
Dave Roberts stated that the rivalry has intensified due to higher stakes in games, especially since the teams faced off in the postseason.
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