John Rooney: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Wayne Rooney Reacts to Brother John’s Famous FA Cup Victory

Wayne Rooney took to social media to celebrate after his brother John guided Macclesfield to an improbable 2-1 FA Cup third-round victory over Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Tampa Bay Rays News / The42 / January 10

Wayne Rooney fights back tears as brother John leads Macclesfield to historic upset

Boss John Rooney also paid tribute to former forward Ethan McLeod, who died in a car accident last month, aged 21.

Crystal Palace News / centredevils / January 10

Wayne Rooney’s brother knocks out Crystal Palace in major upset

Wayne Rooney retired in 2021 as the Red Devils’ all-time leading scorer, boasting a staggering 253 goals in 559 appearances. His thirteen-year journey at Old Trafford saw him lift 16 major trophies, including five Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / November 30

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings: Everything You Need To Know

Technically, the 2025-26 MLB offseason began almost a month ago, but the action is only just getting started. Four notable free agents accepted qualifying offers, and a few more – including, Josh Naylor, Dylan Cease, and Ryan Helsley – have signed multi-year deals.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Astros put five players on outright waivers

The Astros have put five players on outright waivers, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. They are outfielders Chas McCormick, Kenedy Corona and Pedro León, left-hander John Rooney and right-hander Luis Garcia.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Legendary Cardinals Broadcaster Named 2026 Finalist For Incredible Honor

The St. Louis Cardinals just finished up a very disappointing 2025 season. They went 78-84 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive year. The team wasn't expected to contend in 2025, but it was still a year that fans would like to forget.

MLB News / ESPN / September 29

Cardinals', Brewers' booth guys make Frick ballot

John Rooney of the St. Louis Cardinals and Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers are newcomers to the ballot for the Hall of Fame's 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Astros southpaw undergoes UCL surgery

Houston selected his contract at the end of May. He picked up nine starts for an injury-riddled rotation. He tossed a quality start in six of those outings, working to a 3.35 earned run average across 53 2/3 innings overall.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Pair of Astros lefties to each undergo elbow surgery

Houston did not specify the sort of procedure either pitcher will require.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 24

Astros' reliever tells crazy MLB debut story

Astros' John Rooney felt like it was Christmas Eve the night before his long-awaited MLB debut.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 24

Astros promote LHP John Rooney

The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug.