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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 6). Padres deny Mason Miller pitch-tipping speculation. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/craig-stammen-denies-mason-miller-tipping-pitches/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-06 · by Thomas L. Murray

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen denies speculation that closer Mason Miller tipped his pitches during a recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers, despite Miller struggling and giving up two runs in the ninth inning to lose the game. Before Game 3 of the NLDS, Stammen acknowledged some issues with pitch-tipping when Miller works more than one inning but emphasized that this is not the case for Sunday’s performance. The article focuses on the strategic challenges the Padres face as they try to adjust their approach while keeping Miller effective in multi-inning appearances.
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During Game 3 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers, speculation arose that Padres closer Mason Miller was tipping his pitches after he surrendered two runs in the ninth inning, turning a 3-2 lead into a 4-3 loss. Despite ESPN reporter Alden Gonzalez suggesting this might be true based on comments from Padres manager Craig Stammen, the team officially dismissed such claims. At a press conference at Petco Park before Game 3, Stammen stated that dedicated staff closely monitor pitch-tipping and felt confident in their methods. Miller's regular-season ERA was 1.67, and he led the National League with 38 saves last year, but recent playoff performances have raised concerns.

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“Article A discusses speculation about pitch-tipping, while Article B reports that Mason Miller went on paternity leave before Game 3 of NLDS.”
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Thomas L. Murray
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During his ninth-inning meltdown on Sunday, Miller was in charge of preserving a 3-2 lead but wouldn’t be able to hold up his end of the bargain as he would give up two walks and would throw his 40th pitch of the outing by giving up a two-RBI single to Jackson Chourio to make it a 4-3 loss to the Brewers.
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🔮 Before the Padres were set to begin a team workout at Petco Park, a day before Game 3 of the NLDS, ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez wrote that Stammen said, “I think we’ve seen some of that from Mason, and it mostly happens in the appearances where he goes more than one inning.
2026-10-06 · New York Post
Padres deny Mason Miller pitch-tipping speculation · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 2 hedged)

After it was all said and done, following the San Diego Padres’ questionable decision to have Mason Miller come out and pitch in the eighth and ninth innings, speculation arose that he was tipping his pitches. asserted
he → say → pitches
For the Padres, who find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Stammen begs to differ over his two-time All-Star closing pitcher being predictable. asserted
pitcher → find → Brewers
Before the Padres were set to begin a team workout at Petco Park, a day before Game 3 of the NLDS, ESPN baseball reporter Alden Gonzalez wrote that Stammen said, “I think we’ve seen some of that from Mason, and it mostly happens in the appearances where he goes more than one inning. asserted
he → set → inning
“I think that’s definitely something strategy-wise that we were very comfortable with going into the game, but something going forward that we may have to adjust as the playoffs go.” uncertain
playoffs → think → that
For Miller, he’s built a reputation as being one of the best closers in baseball, holding a 1.67 ERA and leading the National League in 38 saves last season. asserted
he → build → saves
In 66 games during the regular season, Miller threw 70 innings. asserted
Miller → throw → innings
In nine of them, he pitched above a single inning. asserted
he → pitch → inning
In seven of those games, he didn’t give up a run. asserted
he → give → run
Perhaps Stammen could be right that Miller wasn’t tipping his pitches. uncertain
Miller → tip → pitches
But Sunday night was the worst time for him to not be able to close out the game, as the Padres are on the verge of elimination. asserted
Padres → close → elimination
While Miller was six of seven in save opportunities in September, his production trended downward, as he’s given up six runs, five earned, and has been hit nine times while giving up six walks. asserted
he → trend → walks
Gonzalez reported that Stammen said Miller is still learning how to “keep the same adrenaline in one inning and bringing it to the second inning.” asserted
Miller → report → inning
During his ninth-inning meltdown on Sunday, Miller was in charge of preserving a 3-2 lead but wouldn’t be able to hold up his end of the bargain as he would give up two walks and would throw his 40th pitch of the outing by giving up a two-RBI single to Jackson Chourio to make it a 4-3 loss to the Brewers. asserted
it → preserve → Brewers
Aside from Stammen not believing Miller is tipping his pitches, Gonzalez reported that 12-year veteran catcher Gary Sanchez wasn’t aware if he was tipping pitches. asserted
he → believe → pitches
“I think even if he was and we were aware of it, hitting 104 is not easy by any means,” Sanchez told Gonzalez. asserted
Sanchez → think → Gonzalez
The Padres and Braves are set to play at 6:30 p.m. in Game 3 on Tuesday as Nick Pivetta will get the start for San Diego. asserted
Pivetta → set → Diego
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