San Diego’s playoff hopes are fading fast, and star closer Mason Miller is feeling the pressure—literally and figuratively. With the Padres stumbling since the All-Star break and Miller seeing saves in just two games, manager Craig Stammen’s decision to bring him in even with a five-run lead speaks volumes. Miller, frustrated by losses not lack of effort, stays laser-focused on staying sharp, even as trade rumors swirl. With the team at 50-53 and four games behind the wild-card race, the upcoming Marlins series could be pivotal—and Miller, a coveted asset with three years left on his deal, might be headed elsewhere if the Padres’ season unravels.

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