The San Diego Padres have dismissed online speculation that reliever Mason Miller was tipping his pitches during Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers rallied in the ninth inning to score two runs and secure a 4-3 victory, prompting fans and analysts to suggest the Padres’ closer might have revealed his pitching intentions unintentionally.

Padres manager Craig Stammen addressed these concerns on Monday at Petco Park, emphasizing the team’s confidence in their approach to preventing such issues. “We’ve got a crew of people that are dedicated to that every single day,” Stammen said, referring to staff members responsible for monitoring and analyzing pitching patterns. “That is their sole job. We’re well aware of what’s going on with our pitchers, well aware of what’s going on with the Brewers’ pitchers and how they do things. It’s part of our daily [regimen].”

Stammen urged caution about drawing conclusions based on online chatter. “The internet can go crazy and take things farther than they need to go,” he added, expressing assurance in the Padres’ internal processes. Despite the loss, the team remains focused on addressing other challenges as they confront the possibility of being eliminated from the postseason.

The Padres entered the series with high expectations, but Milwaukee’s late comeback highlighted areas of concern. While speculation about tipping pitches gained traction on social media, the Padres’ leadership maintains that the organization is actively managing the situation and confident in their preparation protocols.