According to the MLB insider, the Padres are starting to pursue a trade involving the Athletics' closing pitcher, Mason Miller. With the success that Miller has found in a short time in the big leagues, it would cost a lot for San Diego to land him.

The San Diego Padres reportedly have their sights set on lights-out Athletics closer Mason Miller. As Padres general manager A.J. Preller pursues outfielders Jarren Duran and Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline,

Mason Miller's name has been brought up in numerous trade rumors on Wednesday, and while the Phillies and Mets have addressed their own relief woes, the San Diego Padres are now reportedly in pursuit of the A's closer.

Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first victory of the season and Gavin Sheets hit a two-run home run for the San Diego Padres, who beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 for a three-game sweep.

Yu Darvish bounced back with an efficient seven scoreless innings, and the Padres' lineup continued to produce in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Mets. New York arrived at Petco Park winners of seven straight, only to lose all three against a surging San Diego club.

Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

The Padres (-111 on the moneyline) and the Mets (-109) will play in an expected tight contest. The scheduled starters are Yu Darvish (0-3) for the San Diego Padres, and Clay Holmes (9-5) for the New York Mets.

Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn’t in New York's lineup for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier

Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn't in New York's lineup on Wednesday for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier.