Padres Strengthen Roster with Mason Miller Amid Intense Dodgers Rivalry

San Diego Padres bolster their roster ahead of the 2025 postseason with a trade acquisition of reliever Mason Miller from the Oakland Athletics. Miller, an All-Star pitcher, has quickly become familiar with the intense rivalry between the Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. "They made it clear from the start that they don’t particularly like the Dodgers," Miller shared with Foul Territory. "I haven't experienced such a rivalry before, but I look forward to it. Playing in front of passionate fans and in high-stakes games will be eye-opening." The Padres are actively challenging the Dodgers in the NL West division. Over the past month, they have narrowed the gap from nine to just three games and have won seven of their last eight games. In his debut, Miller performed well, maintaining a three-run lead in the eighth inning before handing the game over to closer Robert Suarez. Some analysts question whether the Padres overpaid by trading top prospect Leo De Vries for Miller, especially if he remains in a setup role. With the deadline moves, San Diego has significantly strengthened its bullpen and is now focused on overtaking the Dodgers. The teams are scheduled to face off again on...