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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 3

Where Will the A's Start De Vries, Nett, and Jump in 2026?

The San Diego Padres season came to an end on Thursday night in Chicago, with a questionable strike three call helping to aid the Cubs to an NLDS berth.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 22

Athletics Prospect Went Off In Recent Playoff Win

The Athletics were sellers at the trade deadline and gave up one of the top available high-leverage relievers in All-Star closer Mason Miller. In exchange, they picked up their new top prospect, shortstop Leo De Vries.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 21

Former San Diego Padres Prospect Proving to be a 'Dude' for A's

It's hard to say that the San Diego Padres are regretting the Mason Miller trade by any means, given that the right-hander has a 0.86 ERA across 21 innings since being acquired.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 17

A's Top Prospect From San Diego Padres Deal Homers in Postseason Opener

A's top prospect Leo De Vries picked up on Tuesday where he left off last week—hammering the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate in Amarillo. Only this time, it was in Game 1 of the postseason.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 16

A's Affiliate, Led by Leo De Vries, Begins Postseason Against D-Backs Squad

The Athletics Double-A affiliate, the Midland RockHounds of the Texas League, are set to begin their best-of-3 series against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 2

How A's Leo De Vries Compares to Padres' Fernando Tatís Jr. in the Minors

The Athletics took a little risk at the Trade Deadline, moving Mason Miller, who has been a surefire closer for the club the past two seasons, and trading him to the San Diego Padres in exchange for the No.

San Diego Padres News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 25

A's Top Prospect Leo De Vries Shows He'll be Just Fine in First Week in Double-A

Just a couple of weeks after trading Mason Miller and JP Sears to the San Diego Padres for a package centered around MLB's No. 3 prospect, Leo De Vries, the A's promoted their top guy to Double-A Midland, making him one of the few prospects that has reached that level in their age 18 season.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / August 19

Minor League Promotions: Leo De Vries, Marek Houston Moved Up

The Pirates officially promoted Konnor Griffin, one of the best hitting prospects in all of baseball, to Double-A on August 18. But Griffin wasn’t the only notable shortstop to head to Double-A on the day.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 18

Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Injury, Leo De Vries Promoted, Dodgers Sweep San Diego

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the San Diego Padres in the three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Yu Darvish gave up four runs in the first inning, and the Padres were left clawing back and did so, tying the game up at four in the eighth inning.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Former Padres Top Prospect Leo De Vries Already Promoted By A’s

Former San Diego Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries is moving up quickly in the Athletics organization, and has been promoted to Double-A after just 17 days with the A's.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Considered Trading Leo De Vries for Steven Kwan Before Mason Miller Move

Steven Kwan, San Diego Padre? AJ Preller considered it, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In addition to the Athletics, Preller was also discussing shortstop prospect Leo De Vries with the Cleveland Guardians leading up to the MLB trade deadline last week.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 4

The Boston Red Sox Signing Johnny Damon in 2002 Helped the A's Land Leo De Vries

The Athletics have made a lot of trades over the years. That's hardly a secret. At Thursday's Trade Deadline, the team moved closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears in exchange for the No.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 3

Padres Notes: Leo De Vries Breaks Silence, Massive Michael King Announcement, Ex-Padre Coach Passes Away

The San Diego Padres lost the second game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, 8-5, setting up a rubber match for Sunday. The Dodgers also lost Saturday, so the Padres didn't lose any ground in the NL West, however the Reds had an off day and gained 0.5 games on San Diego in the Wild Card.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres GM Gets Honest About Trading Top Prospect Leo De Vries in Deadline Shocker

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller spoke about the decision to trade former Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries at Thursday's deadline. The Padres shipped out De Vries — and three top-30 pitching prospects — to the Athletics Thursday morning, bringing in All-Star closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31

Top Athletics Prospect Leo De Vries Gets Off to Good Start with New High-A Team

Leo De Vries woke up Thursday a member of the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The 18-year-old will go to sleep as a player for the Lansing Lugnuts, the High-A team of the Athletics.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 1

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Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / July 31

Athletics trade Mason Miller to Padres for Leo De Vries

One of the biggest trades in the past few years has gone down. On Thursday morning, the Athletics traded reliever Mason Miller and J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 31

San Diego Padres Pull off a Stunning Blockbuster for Mason Miller

Momma, there goes that man again. A.J. Preller is the king of making trades that make your jaw drop and he has done that again, swinging a huge deadline day deal for A’s flamethrower Mason Miller.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Padres make blockbuster deal for A's closer

The San Diego Padres had been relatively quiet ahead of the 6:00 PM EST trade deadline. That changed in a hurry Thursday morning.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

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San Diego Padres News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 13

San Diego Padres Prospect Leo De Vries on Pace to Join Historic Company in High-A

Leo De Vries may be a few years away from breaking into the big leagues, but the San Diego Padres' top prospect has history on his side. The 18-year-old Dominican shortstop, who is ranked as the No.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Leo De Vries May Not Be Padres' Shortstop of the Future: Report

Leo De Vries has emerged as one of the San Diego Padres' most promising prospects, with many forecasting him to become the team's shortstop of the future.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 18

When Will Leo De Vries Debut for Padres? Insider Answers

San Diego Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries has been tearing up the minor leagues with High-A Fort Wayne, but The Athletic's Dennis Lin does not believe the 18-year-old is ready for high pressure games at the end of the season despite speculation he may make an appearance for the Friars before the end of 2025.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 23