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Locks down 18th save Hader struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rays.

Impact The Padres' lead went from three runs to one in the eighth inning, but Hader kept things drama-free in the ninth. He's fired six straight scoreless innings in June, converting five saves in as many tries for the month. He's up to 18 saves in 21 chances with a 1.27 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB through 28.1 innings on the year.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts 17th save Hader allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Rays.

Impact After a blown save to close out May, Hader has pitched five straight scoreless innings in June while earning four saves in that span. The closer has been scored on in just four of 28 appearances while pitching to a 1.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 27.1 innings. He's 17-for-20 in save chances on the year and once again looks like one of the best relievers in baseball.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires scoreless inning for save Hader allowed a hit and struck out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Hader hasn't let his blown save May 31 versus the Marlins turn into a slump -- he's pitched four scoreless innings and earned three saves in June. The closer is now at a 1.37 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 37:12 K:BB while converting 16 of 19 saves this season through 26.1 innings. Hader has struck out multiple batters in four of his last seven appearances.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15th save Hader struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 15th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact The southpaw had been struggling a bit, posting a 0:3 K:BB over his prior three appearances, but Hader appeared to be in vintage form in this one. On the season, he sports a 1.42 ERA and 34:12 K:BB through 25.1 innings on the season while converting 15 of 18 save chances.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts save Friday Hader allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 9-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact Hader went over two weeks between save conversions, and his only other chance in that span was a blown save May 31 versus the Marlins. Friday's outing was the third in a row in which he's allowed multiple baserunners. Despite the shaky efforts of late, Hader is still one of the top closers in baseball with 14 saves in 25 appearances, though he's also blown three saves. The hard-throwing reliever has a 1.48 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB over 24.1 innings.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB roundup: Marlins rally to beat Josh Hader, Padres Jean Segura hit the tying single in the bottom of the ninth off the San Diego Padres' star closer Josh Hader and Nick Fortes followed with a...

JUNE 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Locks down 13th save Hader picked up the save Thursday against Washington, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Hader continued his dominant season Thursday, setting the Nationals down in order while recording two more strikeouts. The left-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last 16 innings, striking out 19 in that span. Hader's ERA is down to 0.86 with a 0.76 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 21 innings this season.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 12th save Hader gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his 12th save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact The southpaw picked up his first save since May 5, as he'd blown his last two chances, but hiccups have been rare for Hader in 2023. Through 20 innings, he sports a 0.90 ERA and 27:9 K:BB, and his 12 saves has him tied for third in the majors behind Emmanuel Clase's 16 and Camilo Doval's 13.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second blown save Hader allowed an unearned run on a hit and walk while striking out three in one inning, taking a blown save in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Twins.

Impact After converting 11 straight save opportunities to begin the year, Hader's blown his last two save chances. He gave up a leadoff RBI single to Donovan Solano in the 10th inning, which retied the game at 3-3 after the Padres had pulled ahead in the top of the frame. Hader has yet to allow multiple runs in an appearance, so he's avoided the epic meltdowns that plagued him during parts of the 2022 season. He has a 1.06 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB through 17 innings this season.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Same old story at plate and against Dodgers; regular Joe returns; Hader's sinker; catcher moves Dodgers get best of Padres, who continue to not be their best with runners in scoring position; Bob Melvin replacing Austin Nola midgame cou...

MAY 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Suffers first blown save Hader allowed a solo home run and was charged with a blown save during Sunday's loss to the Dodgers. He pitched one inning and did not record a strikeout.

Impact Mookie Betts drilled a two-out, game-tying solo homer off Hader in the ninth inning. The Padres would go on to lose in the 10th inning so Hader wasn't charged with a loss. It was his first blown save after converting 11 straight to begin the season. Hader still owns a strong 1.13 ERA and 20:6 K:BB through 16 innings this season.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts 11th save Hader allowed a walk and struck out two in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Hader needed 18 pitches (nine strikes), but he was able to go unscathed for his 10th straight appearance. He has a 10:3 K:BB in 10 innings while adding seven saves over that span. After a rough second half of 2022, Hader has looked locked in to start 2023, posting a 0.60 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 15 innings overall. His 11 saves lead the majors.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 1, 2023 • Fox Sports

Snares 10th save Hader picked up the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over San Francisco. He failed to record a strikeout over one perfect inning.

Impact Hader overcame the Mexico City altitude Sunday, posting a clean ninth inning to lock up the victory for San Diego. The save was Hader's 10th of the year, pushing him into sole possession of first place in the category. Through 12.0 innings, Hader has given up just one earned run while striking out 17.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records ninth save Hader earned a save against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact Hader entered the contest in the ninth inning with San Diego up by two runs. He registered two outs before Chicago made things interesting with a double and a walk to bring the winning run to the plate. However, Hader was able to get Nico Hoerner to foul to end the threat. The veteran closer has been just about lights-out this season, allowing just one earned run over 12 appearances covering 12 innings. He's also notched a 17:5 K:BB and leads MLB with nine saves.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres closer Josh Hader pitching differently with usual results In quest to stay ahead of hitters, Padres closer has altered slider, which is moving differently and traveling faster

APRIL 24, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Max Muncy, Pete Alonso make Ben Verlander's team of the week a second time

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APRIL 24, 2023

Max Muncy, Pete Alonso make Ben Verlander's team of the week a second time

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APRIL 24, 2023 • Fox Sports

Slams door for save Hader struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over Arizona on Sunday.

Impact Hader needed just 10 pitches to put the Diamondbacks down Sunday. The elite closer has been his usual self in 2023, posting a 0.82 ERA with a 16:4 K:BB through 11 frames. Hader has turned in six straight scoreless outings and has now converted each of his eight save opportunities.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers seventh save Hader earned the save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday with a perfect inning of work.

Impact Hader came on in the bottom of the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and needed 16 pitches to retire Arizona in order. The right-hander didn't record a strikeout for the first time this season, but he completed his fifth straight scoreless and hitless outing. Hader is tied with David Bednar and Jordan Romano for the MLB lead with seven saves on the campaign.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sixth save of season Hader picked up the save in Thursday's 7-5 victory over the Diamondbacks. He fanned one hitter over a perfect inning.

Impact Hader is now tied for second in the league in saves through Thursday's games, and he's yet to blow a save this year. The southpaw has been in top form to start off the season, as he's allowed just one run over nine innings pitched.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Wednesday Hader recorded a save against Atlanta on Wednesday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Offense was minimal in the contest, and Hader had just a 1-0 lead to work with when he entered in the ninth inning. The veteran closer walked Austin Riley to begin the frame but retired the next three batters to nail down his fifth save of the campaign. Hader has held the opponent scoreless in seven of his eight appearances thus far and has struck out at least one batter in each of his outings. That adds up to a 1.13 ERA and 14:4 K:BB over eight innings on the campaign.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking back: Josh Hader talks about the trade that sent him from Milwaukee to San Diego Josh Hader doesn't hold any grudges against the Brewers for being traded, and credits the organization for his development as a pitcher.

APRIL 14, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Josh Hader has no ill-will for former team This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

APRIL 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

The Brewers are about to meet San Diego and old friend Josh Hader; how has Hader been faring? The Brewers will travel to San Diego and begin a four-game series Thursday, and Josh Hader will be waiting. How has he done since departing?

APRIL 12, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

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Max Muncy, Pete Alonso make Ben Verlander's team of the week a second time

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