Mason Miller - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Remaining in bullpen Athletics general manager David Forst said this week of Miller that the team is "not talking about moving him back into a starting role," John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle r...

Impact When the Athletics announced last offseason that Miller would be used as a reliever during the 2024 season, they didn't rule out the pitcher eventually returning to a starting pitching role. However, it appears that ship has now sailed and Miller will be a member of the bullpen moving forward. Miller was one of the best closers in baseball this season, posting a 2.49 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 104:21 K:BB over 65 innings. Given his past health issues, it's not a surprise that the team has opted to leave Miller where he's proven he can stay heathy and effective.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in ninth Saturday Miller was charged with his third blown save in an extra-inning loss to the Mariners on Saturday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one inning. He struck out three.

Impact Miller surrendered a game-tying, one-out two-run home run to Luke Raley in the bottom of the ninth before bearing down to strike out Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger swinging. The blown save was the flamethrowing right-hander's first since June 14, and the pair of earned runs snapped a four-appearance scoreless streak. Despite the stumble, Miller heads into the final day of the 2024 campaign basking in a breakout season that's seen him accrue 28 saves alongside a 2-2 record, 2.49 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and elite 14.4 K/9 across 65 innings (55 appearances).

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

A's manager Mark Kotsay says goodbye to Oakland fans after 57 years following final game at Oakland Coliseum

SEPTEMBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Lands four-out save Miller picked up the save Thursday against Texas, striking out two across 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Miller shut the door on the Rangers in the Athletics' final game at Oakland Coliseum, retiring four straight batters to earn his 28th save of the year. The 25-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for Oakland this season and has established himself as one of the best young arms in baseball. In 64 innings, Miller has logged a 2.25 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP with a 101:21 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bethel Park's Mason Miller braces for Athletics' emotional final home game in Oakland OAKLAND, Calif. — Less than two years into his MLB career, Mason Miller has formed an abundance of memories at the Oakland-Alameda County Co...

SEPTEMBER 25 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Garners win Tuesday Miller (2-2) got the win over the Rangers on Tuesday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed two hits and also struck out two.

Impact Miller entered with the game tied, hoping to keep it that way to give his team a chance to win it in the bottom of the frame. He allowed back-to-back one-out singles but rebounded with a strikeout and fly out to get out of the jam. The A's would end up walking it off to give Miller the win. Miller has allowed a baserunner in each of his last five appearances but has still managed to lock up four saves and a win since Sept. 11. For the year, Miller owns a 2.30 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 99:21 K:BB in 62.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sets franchise rookie record Miller walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to collect his 27th save of the season in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact The flame-throwing righty set a new Oakland rookie record for saves in the process. Miller has been lights out since returning from the IL in early August, converting all 12 of his save chances during that stretch with a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB in 20 innings.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

'It's special': Miller alone atop A's rookie saves leaderboard CHICAGO -- Mason Miller emphatically pumped his fist and screamed in celebration. He then tapped his right hand into his glove and raised bo...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Ian Happ Homered Off an Absurdly Fast Pitch from Mason Miller During Cubs-Athletics It was the fastest pitch hit for a home run in MLB’s pitch-tracking era, which began in 2008.

SEPTEMBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Collects 26th save Miller gave up one run on one hit in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his 26th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Cubs. He struck out two.

Impact He did serve up a solo shot to Ian Happ to make things interesting, but Miller still converted his 14th straight save chance, a streak that stretches back to June 18. The right-hander's 26 saves ties Oakland's rookie record, a mark set by Andrew Bailey in 2009. Over 59.2 innings this year, Miller boasts a 2.41 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 95:19 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save Friday Miller earned the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one hit.

Impact The Oakland closer worked around a one-out Andrew Vaughn single to pick up his 25th save of the season, good for sixth in the AL. Miller has not blown a save since returning from the injured list stint for a finger injury Aug. 7. Since that date, he has collected 10 saves while pitching to a 2.50 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB across 18 innings.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Converts 24th save Miller pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in a 5-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Miller retired the side on nine pitches (seven strikes) to earn his first save since Aug. 28. He's seen little usage in September, pitching four times while allowing five runs (three earned) over 5.2 innings in that span. He's had a couple of bumps in the road this year but has maintained a 2.34 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 91:19 K:BB over 57.2 innings while converting 24 of 26 save chances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Loses against Texas Miller (1-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits and a walk over 1.2 innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against the Rangers.

Impact Miller threw a scoreless ninth inning and recorded two outs to begin the 10th before falling apart. He gave up an RBI single to Adolis Garcia before Josh Jung ripped a three-run, walk-off homer. Miller had thrown 12.1 straight scoreless frames through most of July and August but has been tagged with five earned runs over his last three appearances. He's now sporting a 2.52 ERA with an 87:19 K:BB and 23 saves through 53.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 23rd save Miller gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 23rd save of the season in a 9-6 win over the Reds. He struck out two.

Impact He made things interesting by putting two runners aboard with one out, but Miller then fanned Amed Rosario and Will Benson to wrap things up. The right-hander has converted all eight of his save chances in August, posting a 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB over 11.1 innings as he puts the finishing touches on a dazzling first season as Oakland's closer.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with 22nd save Miller earned the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing two runs on four hits with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Miller allowed two runs on a season-high four hits before striking out Amed Rosario with two runners in scoring position to end the game. Consider it an off night, as the 26-year-old entered Tuesday's appearance having fired 12.1 consecutive scoreless frames and has now converted 10 straight save attempts. On the season, he owns a 2.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 122:33 K:BB across 51 innings.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 21st save Miller struck out one while tossing 1.1 perfect innings to pick up the save Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact Miller collected four outs to pick up his fourth multi-inning save of the season. Miller has not been scored upon in 17 of his last 18 outings since June 14, tossing 20 innings with a 0.90 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 27 strikeouts and nine saves over that stretch.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24 • MLB.COM

Hits 20-save mark Miller picked up the save Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing one hit with two strikeouts across a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The uber-talented 25-year-old became the 17th closer to reach 20 saves and extended his scoreless inning streak to 11 frames. Miller has appeared in 41 games this season, tallying a 1.85 ERA and an 81:17 K:BB across 48.2 innings.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 19th save Miller earned a save over the Rays on Monday, issuing one walk and striking out one batter in one scoreless inning.

Impact Miller had a three-run lead to work with in the ninth frame and protected it with relative ease, allowing just one baserunner on a two-out walk. The right-hander has converted each of his past seven save chances, registering a 23:5 K:BB and allowing only two runs over 16 innings during that span. Miller has blossomed in his first campaign as a closer, going 19-for-21 in save opportunities overall and posting a 1.89 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 79:17 K:BB across 47.2 frames.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down six-out save Miller earned the save in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Mets, allowing one walk while striking out three over two scoreless innings.

Impact Miller made quick work of the Mets in the eighth inning, setting them down in order while striking out a pair. Miller would return for the ninth where he'd face a bit more trouble, hitting Tyrone Taylor with a pitch before issuing a two-out walk to Jose Iglesias. However, he'd induce a flyout off the bat of Francisco Alvarez, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on board, to seal the one-run A's victory. The 25-year-old Miller hasn't allowed a hit in four appearances (five innings) since returning from the IL. He's converted 18 of 20 save chances while posting a 1.97 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 114:32 K:BB across 79 innings this season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Strikes out three for 17th save Miller earned the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays, walking one and striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Miller was summoned to protect a 1-0 lead in the ninth inning and did so without allowing the Blue Jays to put a ball in play, touching 103 mph on his fastball and generating five swinging strikes on 18 pitches. The 25-year-old has converted both his save attempts since returning from the injured list due to a finger injury and owns a 2.11 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out three for 17th save Miller earned the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays, walking one and striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Miller was summoned to protect a 1-0 lead in the ninth inning and did so without allowing the Blue Jays to put a ball in play, touching 103 mph on his fastball and generating five swinging strikes on 18 pitches. The 25-year-old has converted both his save attempts since returning from the injured list (finger) and owns a 2.11 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB across 42.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 16th save in return Miller pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his 16th save of the season Wednesday against the White Sox. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Activated off the injured list Wednesday morning, Miller (finger) needed just 13 pitches to notch his first save since July 10. With the trade deadline in the rearview, Miller should have little competition for saves the rest of the way. The 25-year-old is in the midst of a breakout season, posting a robust 2.16 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 70:14 K:BB across 41.2 innings, going 16-for-18 in save opportunities.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

A's reinstate All-Star closer Mason Miller from injured list The Oakland Athletics reinstated All-Star closer Mason Miller from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.The 25-year-old right-hander has not...

AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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A's manager Mark Kotsay says goodbye to Oakland fans after 57 years following final game at Oakland Coliseum