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On YouTubeAthletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 23
Three A’s Standouts Up for Silver Slugger Honors
Before Brent Rooker won the Silver Slugger award last year, it had been 22 years since the A's last recipient. Eric Chavez had been the last A's slugger to do so, in 2002.
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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 29
Brent Rooker Runs the Gauntlet, Plays in All 162
For the first time in over five seasons, the A's have had a player appear in all 162 contests, as All-Star slugger Brent Rooker just achieved this feat following yesterday's season-ending loss against the Kansas City Royals.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 18
A's Trio Achieve Feat That No Other Club Has Touched in 2025
There are 21 players that have hit at least 30 home runs in baseball this season, and two batters into the A's 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox, Brent Rooker joined that list with a two-run homer.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 18
Brent Rooker's HR fuels Athletics past Red Sox
Brent Rooker homered during a three-run first inning that helped the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday. Rooker's home run, his 30th of the season, came against Boston starter Brayan Bello and gave the Athletics a 2-0 lead.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 15
A's Record Highest Win Total Since 2021 Following Cincinnati Sweep
On Sunday afternoon, the A's completed the series sweep on the Cincinnati Reds, after winning 7-4 thanks to long balls from Jacob Wilson, Colby Thomas, Nick Kurtz, and Brent Rooker.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 27
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 / Angels Nation / August 17
Morales Earns First Win as Rooker, Thomas Power A’s Past Angels 7-2
Rookie Luis Morales pitched five solid innings, while Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas homered to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 17
Brent Rooker powers Athletics to second straight win over Angels
Brent Rooker homered, singled and drove in two runs to lead the Athletics to a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 16
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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 9
Athletics' Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers bash O's
Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers each homered and combined to drive in seven runs as the Athletics blew out the host Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Saturday night.
Athletics News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 30
Cardinals Tried To Bring $60 Million Slugger To St. Louis: Report
The St. Louis Cardinals look like a team about to sell, but that wasn’t always the case. At this point last season, the Cardinals were buying and it seemed like that would be the case again a few weeks ago.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25
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
Athletics All-Star shuts down trade speculation ahead of deadline
It appears that A's slugger Brent Rooker is staying put.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
Athletics’ Brent Rooker hits major career milestone with HR vs. Guardians
With the 2025 season’s second half officially kicking off Friday night, the Athletics were looking to improve their standing with a win over the Cleveland Guardians.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18
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
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 / FirstSportz / July 17
MLB Insider Drops Hilarious Three-Word Reaction After Brent Rooker Calls Him Out
On Tuesday, the MLB recorded a historic finish to the 2025 All-Star Game. Following the proceedings, Athletics star Brent Rooker would jokingly call out an MLB insider, which would later lead to him dropping a hilarious 3-word reaction on X.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14
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 / Field Level Media / July 10
Athletics' Brent Rooker joins Home Run Derby field
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker was the latest to commit to Monday's Home Run Derby, leaving the event at Atlanta one participant short of a full field.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / February 3
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.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 7
Reports: A's DH Brent Rooker signs 5-year, $60M extension
Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics reached a five-year, $60 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported. The New York Post reported on Monday night that the deal includes a $10 million signing bonus and can be worth $92 million over six years provided incentives are reached.
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.
MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / December 3, 2024
MLB Reporter: Athletics Should Trade Brent Rooker to Cincinnati Reds
The Reds are looking to improve their power this offseason. Could they pair up with the Athletics and trade for slugger Brent Rooker? ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and David Schoenfield explored potential trades they'd love to see during the 2024 Winter Meetings.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5, 2024
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Athletics GM David Forst: 'We're going to keep [Brent Rooker]'
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was one of the most sought-after candidates on the summer trade market, but the A’s were reluctant to move him then and are similarly unwilling to move him now.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4, 2024
A's All-Star undergoes forearm surgery
A’s general manager David Forst announced on Friday that star designated hitter Brent Rooker underwent extensor repair surgery on his right elbow/forearm.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2024
Brent Rooker quietly putting together stellar season for A's
Oakland A's designated hitter Brent Rooker is easy to overlook. But that might be changing.
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