San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease turned his season around thanks to one change he made with his pitch arsenal.

LOS ANGELES — It was touted as the biggest series of the month. It was billed as a potential passing of the torch, with the San Diego Padres threatening to win the National League West for the first time in 19 years. Instead, Sunday’s finale ended in a three-game sweep — and a relatively convincing one, at that.

Dylan Cease was impressive for six innings before San Diego's All-Star-laden bullpen got into and out of trouble in the seventh and the Padres beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday to take two of three.

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease could receive a contract outlook similar to New York Yankees' Carlos Rodon deal.

The San Diego Padres are willing to deal a few of their pitchers, but they want some very specific assets in return.

The Athletics drafted Miller in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, and he debuted as a starting pitcher in 2023, making six starts before the organization transitioned him into a relief role due to concerns about his long-term durability and the potential for greater impact in shorter outings.

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