Brent Rooker - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Bassitt, Beavers and Taveras help the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Athletics

Chris Bassitt pitched six solid innings in relief and Leody Taveras threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the seventh to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 win over th...

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Goes yard again Saturday Rooker went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact The 31-year-old slugger took Shane Baz deep in the third inning, Rooker's fifth long ball of the season and his third in eight May contests. On the month, he's batting .333 (11-for-33) with a double, four runs and 10 RBI.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rooker's 3-run homer and Civale's 5th-inning escape help the A's to a 6-2 win over the Orioles

Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

The Athletics blew out the Phillies, the Cubs had a seven-run inning, the Yankees won their sixth consecutive series, the Marlins walked it...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

Has big part in offensive explosion Rooker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, an additional RBI and a walk in a 12-1 romp over Philadelphia on Thursday.

Impact Rooker wasted no time making his presence felt, smashing a two-run blast to left field in the first inning. That was just his fourth homer of the season, though that's due in part to a stint on the injured list in mid-April. Rooker is still slashing a meager .177/.256/.342 on the campaign, but he's been showing signs of breaking out, batting .320 (8-for-25) with a pair of homers and seven RBI through his first six games of May.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ginn goes 8 innings and Gelof hits one of four A's homers in 12-1 rout of Phillies

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thomas, Gelof, Soderstrom each hit a HR as Athletics beat Guardians 7-1

Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom homered to back a strong start by Aaron Civale and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardian 7-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

April showers bring May power? Rooker, A's hope so after HR WEST SACRAMENTO -- Nobody needed a flip of the calendar more than Brent Rooker. While April was mostly great for the Athletics, whose 16-10...

MAY 2 • MLB.COM

Smacks homer in loss Rooker went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Rooker got Thursday off after going 0-for-13 with five strikeouts and a walk in three games following his return from an oblique strain. The outfielder benefited from the reset, as he homered in his first at-bat Friday and added an RBI single in the seventh inning. Rooker is still batting just .136 with a .509 OPS, three homers, 11 RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases over 68 plate appearances this season. That said, the slugger is due to see his rate stats improve, and she should be able to maintain a fairly steady spot in the lineup as the Athletics' primary designated hitter.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hoskins and DeLauter power the Guardians past the Athletics 8-5

Rhys Hoskins homered and drove in three runs, Chase DeLauter went 4 for 4 with two RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-5

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Not in starting lineup Thursday Rooker is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Despite the Royals starting lefty Noah Cameron, Rooker will be on the bench after he's gone 0-for-13 at the plate in three games since returning from the injured list due to a strained oblique. Rooker is now slashing just .206/.222/.429 with two homers, eight RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases and a 7:22 BB:K across 63 plate appearances this season.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat th...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Athletics activate Brent Rooker, DFA INF Andy Ibanez Deadspin | Athletics activate Brent Rooker, DFA INF Andy Ibanez

APRIL 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Athletics activate Brent Rooker after All-Star missed 14 games with oblique strain

The Athletics have activated Brent Rooker off the 10-day injured list and put the two-time All-Star in the cleanup spot as the designated hitter against Texas after he missed 14 ga...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Activated from injured list The Athletics activated Rooker (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Rooker landed on the injured list April 10 and ended up missing just over two weeks of playing time. He had been struggling prior to going down, slashing just .146/.245/.293 with two homers, eight RBI and two stolen bases over his first 12 games. Rooker will look to convert his time off into a fresh start as he aims to hit the 30-homer mark for a third straight season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Begins hitting progression Rooker (oblique) has begun a hitting progression, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a big step for the 31-year-old, though there remains no timetable for his return to the active roster. Rooker has been shelved for the past week-and-a-half with a right oblique strain and could need a few rehab games before returning to the Athletics' lineup.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doing light baseball work Rookier (oblique) has resumed taking part in light baseball activities, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran slugger landed on the shelf April 10 due to an oblique strain, and he was shut down from baseball activities for a little more than a week. Rooker will travel with the Mariners on their road trip this week as he continues to ramp up his activity level.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

A's top pitching prospect duo Arnold, Jump turn in best outings of '26 The Athletics have handed out a considerable chunk of change to key position players in the past few years, establishing a group that will m...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker placed on IL with oblique strain, ending his 213-game streak

Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with an oblique strain

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Shelved by strained oblique The Athletics placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right oblique strain.

Impact Rooker suffered the injury on a swing during Thursday's game against the Yankees. He will be eligible for activation April 20, though oblique strains will often require longer than minimum stints on the IL. Carlos Cortes is getting a start at designated hitter for the Athletics on Friday against the Mets in the team's first game without Rooker.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort Deadspin | A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jeffrey Springs takes no-hitter into seventh, combines on 1-hitter as A's beat Yankees 1-0

Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Athletics beat the New York Yankees 1-0 to clinch their first ser...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Leaves game with flank discomfort Rooker was pulled from Thursday's game against the Yankees in the first inning due to right flank discomfort, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker tweaked his side on a swing and was removed from the contest shortly after. He will likely undergo an MRI before more is known about his condition, but a trip to the injured list could be in the cards. If Rooker is forced to miss time, it could result in added playing time for Carlos Cortes and/or Andy Ibanez.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

A's Brent Rooker exits game vs. Yankees in 1st inning with back pain

Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker exited a game against the Yankees with back pain after a swing in the first inning

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Exits Thursday's game with injury Rooker departed Thursday's game versus the Yankees in the first inning with an undisclosed injury, the "Talkin' Baseball" podcast by Jomboy Media reports.

Impact Rooker took a healthy cut at a Ryan Weathers changeup and fouled it off but looked to tweak something in the process. He was visited by the Athletics trainer and quickly retreated to the clubhouse. The A's should provide more clarity on Rooker's injury soon. Lawrence Butler replaced Rooker in Thursday's contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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