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More than a decade after he was in the Astros' farm system, Hader is ready to contribute to a team with hopes of winning it all.
Chandler Rome17
Hader has a career 2.50 ERA and 165 saves, and he’s struck out 42.2 percent of the batters he’s faced.
Chandler Rome and Sam Blum195
Signing Hader would likely mean Pressly, who is a perfect 14-for-14 in his postseason save opportunities, would handle a new bullpen role.
Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome62
Now that Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have signed, can a quality 26-man team be built with the remaining players on the market?
Chad Jennings67
There are several ways Texas could go about reshaping its World Series-winning roster, some by necessity, as the Winter Meetings approach.
Jamey Newberg39
After a weekend sweep of the Rangers highlighted their unmet ceiling, the Padres responded with a certain amount of aggressive abandon.
Dennis Lin31
While sources said the Padres were still listening on Snell and Hader, there was a growing feeling that San Diego would hang on to both.
Dennis Lin34
The Padres have an expensive roster filled with talent that could help other teams. But will they break their fans’ hearts and sell?
Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal63
At least one more veteran reliever is needed at the trade deadline as a bridge from the Twins' strong rotation to closer Jhoan Duran.
Aaron Gleeman98
The Brewers do not want to send a signal to their players again that they aren't investing in the current roster.
Ken Rosenthal182
The Padres, should they choose to sell, have the rental arms to bring back some intriguing pieces that could help in 2024.
Dennis Lin104
Will the Padres buy, sell, a combination, or stand pat? Whatever they decide, 29 other teams are looking on with fascination.
Dennis Lin and Jim Bowden125
Wednesday night’s 5-3 Padres win over the Los Angeles Angels felt bigger than most victories in July.
Dennis Lin14
“We just got to keep on going. … Obviously, these games mean a lot, but we still got a lot of baseball left,” said closer Josh Hader.
Dennis Lin51
"It's self-talk for whatever you're going to do," said Hader, who already had experience practicing mental visualization on the mound.
Dennis Lin11
In October, Hader threw a near-immaculate inning that sealed a monumental upset and sent the Padres to the NLCS.
Dennis Lin12
Following a suspension and surgeries, Tatis could wind up in the outfield next season, which would impact other players.
Dennis Lin85
Robert Suarez was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the seventh and faced the hottest of hitters in Bryce Harper.
Dennis Lin75
Who writes these scripts? On Schwarber's leadoff long ball, Hader and Domínguez's dominance, Segura thinking outside the box, and more.
Jayson Stark58
For a city with limited postseason experience, Friday is as big as it gets. For the Padres and their closer, so was Wednesday.
Dennis Lin15
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