Mason Miller (Photo via Twitter)
One of the biggest moves of the 2025 MLB trade deadline was the San Diego Padres’ trading for Mason Miller from the Athletics.

The Padres acquired him and left-handed starter J.P. Sears from the Oakland Athletics. In return, the Athletics received top prospect shortstop Leo De Vries and other prospects.

The Padres benefited greatly from that trade on Wednesday.

During the wild-card game against the Chicago Cubs, Miller struck out the Cubs’ Carson Kelly with a 104.5 mph fastball in the bottom of the seventh inning. It was not only a crucial out, but it marked the fastest pitch thrown in the postseason since pitch tracking began in 2008.

Some might even say that it was the greatest pitch in baseball history.

Miller’s 104.5 mph heater surpassed Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman’s previous mark, which was a 104.2 mph fastball during Game 3 of the 2010 NL Division Series when he played for the Reds.

This is not unusual for Miller to do as the star pitcher had fans in disbelief last year when he embarrassed Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Juan Soto & Anthony Volpe.

Mason Miller Hels The San Diego Padres Force A Do-Or-Die Game 3

Oct 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres outfielders celebrate after the final out for the win against the Chicago Cubs in the ninth inning during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The best-of-three Wild Card Series began Tuesday night at Wrigley Field as the Cubs came away as the winners.

The Padres got even on Wednesday, which forces a do-or-die Game 3. Helping them get there was Mason Miller, who threw arguably the perfect pitch in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s National League Wild Card game.

Miller has begun his Padres postseason career by striking out all eight batters he’s faced. He just might be the reason the team gets a historic Game 3 victory so they can move on.

The Padres and Cubs will play a deciding Game 3 on Thursday at Wrigley.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.