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On YouTubeAthletics News / Yardbarker / April 24
Youth movement helping to usher in new era of Athletics baseball
After being one of the worst teams in the league for the past three seasons, the Athletics are ready to embrace their young guns and turn the franchise around.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20
Athletics rumors: The underpaid $765,000 All-Star who wants a contract extension
While the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics have locked in key young position players Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker to long-term deals, one of the team’s most valuable assets—flamethrowing closer Mason Miller—remains without an extension.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 13
José Leclerc Has Not Lived Up to Expectations so Far
When the Athletics signed José Leclerc for $10 million, he seemed to be a great set-up man to All-Star flamethrower Mason Miller. Leclerc brings postseason experience, veteran stuff, and was thought to be able to take some pressure off of Miller.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31
One potential Hall of Famer on every American League team
Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Why Mason Miller is the Athletics’ Next Big Contract Priority
The Athletics finally added to their payroll this offseason, and closer Mason Miller is a prime candidate for their next massive contract extension. One of the most frugal franchises in baseball, the Athletics have spent some money this winter, making free agents Luis Severino and José Leclerc two of their highest-paid players.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 16
A's Haven't Approached Closer Mason Miller About an Extension
In a conversation with Foul Territory this week, Athletics closer Mason Miller was asked about the potential for him to sign an extension with the club, following the deals handed out to DH Brent Rooker and right fielder Lawrence Butler.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15
No extension talks yet between A’s, All-Star closer
Closer Mason Miller should arguably be the team’s top extension candidate.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / December 27
Would The Chicago Cubs Be Willing To Trade 3 Top Prospects For Young Star Pitcher?
The Chicago Cubs, like most teams, or on the hunt for quality young arms who won’t break the bank. One of those good fits for the team has drawn interest from lots of teams– The Oakland Athletics’ Mason Miller.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15
Phillies’ Mason Miller demand to Athletics shut down Alec Bohm trade talks
The Athletics have been much more aggressive than many expected early in the offseason. However, they had to draw the line somewhere when the Philadelphia Phillies came calling.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / December 4
Chicago Cubs Trade Proposal Would Land Mason Miller and More for Prospect Haul
The Chicago Cubs have already made marginal moves to their bullpen this winter, and according to recent reports, they're looking to do even more. The bullpen seems to be the focus of the front office in the early stages of the offseason, an area that certainly needed to be improved.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / November 8
Athletics' Mason Miller Unlikely to Move to Rotation After Breakout Rookie Season
The Athletics are lacking starting pitchers, but they apparently won't be poaching the best of their own bullpen arms to fill the void. Mason Miller was a starter all through college and the minors, as well as his first taste of big league action in 2023.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8
Athletics are not discussing a rotation move for Mason Miller
Last offseason, the Athletics moved Mason Miller from the rotation to the closing job. General manager David Forst said at the time that the A’s were open to building the right-hander back up as a starter after one season in relief. That doesn’t seem to be on the table for now.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17
Breaking down this year's AL Rookie of the Year race
This year's AL Rookie of the Year race will center around the AL East and a pair of heavyweights that scuffled for the division lead until the regular season's final week.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25
A's All-Star closer suffers a broken finger in freak injury
The Athletics announced on Thursday that they had placed him on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday due to a fractured left hand.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15
Dominant A's reliever open to returning to rotation
Athletics right-hander Mason Miller has broken out as one of the most dominant relievers in the world this year, which will lead to an interesting decision about his future role.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27
The Sneaky Mason Miller Deal
This week there have been numerous reports that the Oakland Athletics' asking price in a potential Mason Miller deal is believed to be absurd, as it should be.
Athletics News / Dodger Blue / June 23
Mason Miller Trade Would Require ‘Massive’ Return
With just over a month until the July 30 MLB trade deadline, speculation continues to swirl around Oakland Athletics star closer Mason Miller. The right-hander is in the midst of a breakout year, having posted a 2.14 ERA with 59 strikeouts and 13 saves over 33.2 innings pitched (27 games).
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 25
Why the sky might be the limit for A's closer Mason Miller
The Oakland Athletics don't have much going for them these days, but closer Mason Miller has risen above the void.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / May 10
Oakland Athletics Closer Off To Spectacular Start In 2024
Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller has started the 2024 regular season off as well as you possibly could. He is top 10 in the league in saves with eight and has not surrendered an earned run in his last 12 appearances.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Athletics breakout player drawing plenty of trade interest
A player of this caliber who still has five-plus years of control being traded is essentially unheard of.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 9
Do the Oakland A's have baseball's most valuable trade chip?
Even though the Oakland A's are one of the more surprising teams in the early portion of the 2024 season, they still figure to be sellers ahead of this year's trade deadline.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9
Could the Athletics consider trading their star closer?
The Oakland A's have one of the best relievers in the game, but that could just mean it's time to start entertaining trade offers.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
A’s closer Mason Miller has funny quote about crafting special entrance from bullpen
The Oakland A’s currently have one of the worst home venues in professional sports, and pitcher Mason Miller certainly is not hiding from that.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 1
Oakland Athletics Closer Mason Miller Notches Another Save, Makes MLB History
The Oakland Athletics' bullpen has been the best in baseball over the past week – not allowing a single earned run in their last six games – and closer Mason Miller has led the charge on that front.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024
Athletics closer Mason Miller is becoming a must-watch player
Mason Miller has become one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball.
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