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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Athletics’ Trade Deadline Outlook Comes Into Focus After Season-Ending News
The Athletics are 41-46 going into their three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Despite their losing record, though, they still have eyes on a potential postseason spot.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / July 2
Perfect Replacement for A's Rooker Following Season-Ending Surgery
The A's have had some unfortunate injury news recently, and on Wednesday, it was announced that it was even worse than we expected. The team will be without its All-Star designated hitter, Brent Rooker, for the remainder of the season, as he will undergo knee surgery.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 2
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Betts, Rooker, Smith
Much of the injury news from July 1 came out of Sacramento. Mookie Betts sat, Will Smith isn’t close to a return, and Brent Rooker’s 2026 season has come to an early close.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 2
A's DH Brent Rooker needs season-ending knee surgery
Pushing for their first postseason appearance since 2020, the Athletics lost their leader and unofficial captain as manager Mark Kotsay announced on Wednesday that two-time All-Star Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 1
Athletics get devastating news on Brent Rooker injury
The Athletics' playoff hopes took a major hit Wednesday after a player they expected to be a key contributor down the stretch was ruled out for the rest of the season.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 18
MLB The Show 26 Summer Program: How to get 98 Skubal & 97 Williams
The Summer Series, which debuted in MLB The Show 25, is back for MLB The Show 26. Sony released Summer Series content for The Show 26 on June 18, which included the customary Program, adjacent Conquest & Mini Seasons, plus more Collection rewards.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13
Athletics make disappointing Brent Rooker injury move, but there’s a silver lining
The Athletics made an untimely Brent Rooker injury move Friday, placing their power bat on the 10-day injured list with a left knee bone bruise. However, Jacob Wilson’s return provided the club with some benefit.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / June 13
Jacob Wilson Returns to Athletics Roster to Soften Brent Rooker's Sudden Injury Blow
The A's will be getting some help offensively for their series in Las Vegas, as star shortstop Jacob Wilson is getting activated off the injured list. In the past week, the team has gotten both Max Muncy, and now Jacob Wilson off the injured list, which is great for their offense.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Athletics Place Brent Rooker On IL, Reinstate Jacob Wilson
The Athletics have placed designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 9) with a bone bruise in his left knee, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Athletics News / Dice City Sports / June 8
Athletics to Play Regular Season Games at Las Vegas Ballpark
As the Athletics prepare for their relocation to Las Vegas in 2028, they will have an early opportunity to play in the city when they face the Brewers on Monday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 8
What’s Gone Wrong For Brent Rooker?
The Athletics have long been in discussion around the trade deadline. More times than not, the discussion starts with their best players and why they will be traded to contenders as the A’s fall out of the race.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics emerging as surprise contenders amid strong start to season
Don't look now, but the Athletics are first in the AL West.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Athletics Announce Brent Rooker News Before Rangers Game
The Athletics are set to finish their series against the Texas Rangers after splitting their first two games, dropping the opener and winning their second meeting on Saturday.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10
Athletics Place Brent Rooker On Injured List
The Athletics announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been recalled as the corresponding move.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / April 10
A's Bringing Extra Bat to New York Amid Brent Rooker Injury Concern
In the first inning of Thursday's 1-0 win over the New York Yankees, A's DH Brent Rooker appeared to injure himself on a swing, and was immediately removed from the game.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 9
A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort
The visiting Athletics lost Brent Rooker to right flank discomfort when the right fielder felt pain on a swing in the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / October 10
Three areas for the Athletics to focus on during offseason
Let's take a look at three areas for the A's to focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2025
Las Vegas-bound A’s could return to relevance sooner than expected
Following an improved, if unspectacular, final season in Oakland, not much was expected of the Athletics in 2025. While the results in the standings this season will be similar to those of 2024, the 2025 version of the team has produced a lot to be excited about.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 16, 2025
Brent Rooker is the A's 'Iron Man'
As Players' Weekend in Major League Baseball got underway Friday evening in West Sacramento, I chatted with one of the leaders of the A's, OF/DH Brent Rooker, who has been about as steady and reliable as they come this season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25, 2025
Athletics star claims that team will not trade him
He indicated the front office has already assured him that they’re not moving him.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 24, 2025
Athletics All-Star shuts down trade speculation ahead of deadline
It appears that A's slugger Brent Rooker is staying put.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18, 2025
Brent Rooker is not taking Jeff Passan’s disrespect
Brent Rooker is not taking the disrespect from Jeff Passan. Rooker was both a contestant in the MLB Home Run Derby this week, and he was chosen by American League manager Aaron Boone to be one of the team’s three representatives in the swing-off during Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18, 2025
Athletics slugger has surprising assessment of Yankees' Aaron Judge
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker suggested that some may not fully appreciate how special Aaron Judge has been over the past few seasons when healthy.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / July 14, 2025
A's Brent Rooker Will Win the Home Run Derby
Yesterday we discussed why Brent Rooker was at a disadvantage in the MLB Home Run Derby, since the wall in left field at Truist Park in Atlanta is ten feet further from home plate than the wall in right, and with five of the eight derby participants being left-handers, that could have an impact on Rooker's odds of winning.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / February 3, 2025
Athletics Left Fielder Brent Rooker Aims For 3rd Straight Great Season
Athletics Left Fielder Brent Rooker is aiming for a third straight stellar season. He had the best season of his MLB career in 2024 finishing 10th in American League MVP voting and winning his first Silver Slugger Award.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2025
A's Brent Rooker, Guardians' Tanner Bibee share hilarious exchange online
Some say baseball players are very superstitious but maybe that's for a good reason.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 7, 2025
Why latest offseason move by A's is most important of all
The Athletics continued their busy offseason late Monday night by keeping a key player on the roster.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8, 2024
Athletics manager discusses possible contract extension for Brent Rooker
Manager Mark Kotsay told reporters that the team was “hopeful to get something done with” Brent Rooker.
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