Brent Rooker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

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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.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

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 / Field Level Media / July 30

Brent Rooker's 3-run HR, Luis Severino's gem carry A's past Mariners

Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and Luis Severino recorded his first home win of the season as the Athletics registered a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 27

A's MLB Trade Deadline Could be Quieter Than Expected

In the days leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline, there have been plenty of rumors swirling around the Athletics, whether it's for Brent Rooker, Mason Miller, any of the team's starting pitchers, or a player on an expiring contract.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 25

A's All-Star Slugger Takes His Name Out of Trade Deadline Discussions

Every July, there is trade speculation on star players on struggling teams getting shipped off in blockbuster trades. Some of that speculation had begun to gather around A's designated hitter Brent Rooker in recent days, but the DH told the hosts of Foul Territory that he's not going anywhere this deadline.

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.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 24

Could New York Mets Try to Lure Two-Time All Star Slugger Away From A's?

The New York Mets already have one of the best offenses in baseball, ranking No. 6 in wRC+ (108), but they also rank 15th in runs scored (445) and 8th in home runs (134).

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Athletics News / New York Mets on SI / July 23

Insider sees path for Mets to trade for top AL slugger

Nobody is going to be surprised if (and when) the New York Mets acquire relievers before the July 31 trade deadline, given that it's clearly their most pressing need as they look to round out their roster for the postseason.

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' Judge

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.

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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 16

MLB All-Star Game Format Burns A's Brent Rooker Twice

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game was an action-packed affair, ending in exciting fashion with the first-ever Swing Off to determine the winner after the game ended in a 6-6 tie.

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 13

All-Star Brent Rooker powers Athletics past Blue Jays

All-Star Brent Rooker hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and drove in three runs overall to lead the Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

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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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

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.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

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