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 Padres welcomed back the real Dylan Cease and then leaned on their bullpen to beat an excellent team on Sunday. They would like that to be a formula that works for a while. A 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox,

San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease wasn't moved at the deadline, and the team could face a difficult task if they want to re-sign him when he free agency arrives.

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.

Mookie Betts hit a tiebreaking solo home run leading off the eighth inning after Los Angeles blew a four-run lead and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday to increase their NL West lead to two games.