Padres closer Mason Miller reveals emotional family cancer story amid trade rumors
Mason Miller arrived at All-Star week as one of baseball’s most dominant closers and one of the most debated Padres’ trade chips. But the most meaningful thing he revealed in Philadelphia had nothing to do the MLB trade deadline or taking the mound in the ninth inning.
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Mason Miller arrived at All-Star week as one of baseball’s most dominant closers and one of the most debated Padres’ trade chips. But the most meaningful thing he revealed in Philadelphia had nothing to do the MLB trade deadline or taking the mound in the ninth inning. According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, Miller became emotional during All-Star media availability while discussing his mother, Kirstin, who is battling cancer. The Padres closer said he plans to honor her during Tuesday night’s Stand Up To Cancer moment, when players, coaches, umpires and fans pause during the All-Star Game to hold placards for loved ones affected by the disease.
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