More casual fans likely did not know the name Brent Rooker prior to his 2023 breakout year in Oakland. He played just shy of 200 games across three different seasons for three different clubs.
The Chicago Cubs are missing home runs from their offense this season. Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki have struggled in the power department lately, and it's shown in the team's final scores.
The Atlanta Braves are in a tough spot after losing the reigning NL MVP in Ronald Acuña Jr. for the season, and J.P. Morosi told MLB Network what he's been hearing about how the Braves could try to replace their superstar in the coming weeks.
At 30-21, the Braves are way behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East lead but at least have a stranglehold on the first NL Wild Card spot.
We struck out in home run props on Thursday night, but we still have one more day this week to cash a plus-money ticket. Let's finish the week with a bang with three HR bets for Friday's MLB slate.
Brent Rooker was a throw-in to the Taylor Rogers-for-Chris Paddack and Emilo Pagán trade. He’s off to a blistering start in Oakland in 2024, one year after being an All-Star.
Two of the league’s top power hitters meet Saturday when the Seattle Mariners (21-18) and Oakland Athletics (18-22) take the field at 9:40 PM ET, live on ROOT Sports NW.
Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker each homered while combining for six hits and eight RBIs, propelling the Oakland Athletics over the visiting Texas Rangers 9-4 on Wednesday afternoon in the opener of a doubleheader.
No need to beat around the bush on this one, the situation in Oakland is a disaster. The team was dreadful on the field last year and the situation off the field has never been more bleak.
Brent Rooker and Brett Harris belted two home runs apiece, while 10 Oakland players registered at least one hit in their lopsided 20-4 home win over the Marlins on Saturday.
Brent Rooker experienced the darkness of the Oakland Athletics' 112-loss season in 2023. But thanks to his heroics in the Athletics' most recent game, this campaign has continued to look brighter for Rooker and his teammates.
Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to an injury that he sustained on Sunday.
Brent Rooker is a delightful human being and his presence on social media adds to the game. His tweet on Tuesday was what those that follow the A's DH have come to expect from him.
Three players in the American League who might be due to take a statistical step back this summer.
Brent Rooker was the Oakland A's best hitter in 2023 over the course of the full season, finishing with a 127 wRC+. Zack Gelof (133) came up and edged
It's clear that Oakland Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker thinks very highly of Seattle Mariners' reliever Matt Brash. Answering some fan questions on social media on Monday, Rooker declared that Brash has the best slider he's ever seen.
What do Major League Baseball players do when the regular season is over? Well, for 12 teams, you head to the playoffs, but if you're Oakland Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker, you apparently start talking about your favorite breakfast spots in the United States.
A look at three players from the AL West who have broken out in 2023.
Brent Rooker is officially an All-Star, selected by his fellow players to represent Oakland in the Midsummer Classic later this month in Seattle.
Brent Rooker was a waiver claim by the Oakland A's in the off-season, and now he will be representing them at the All Star Game in Seattle. He is the first A's
2022 was a year of change for Brent Rooker, who was a member of four different organizations within the span of seven months.
Wanna know how leads the majors in slugging percentage and OPS? It's former Minnesota Twins prospect Brent Rooker, who is raking with the Oakland Athletics. How many people know about Rooker?
More so than ever, people need instant gratification. We study prospect lists only to eventually label players bust the second they experience their first slump.
The Athletics announced Thursday that they’ve claimed outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker off waivers from the Royals. Kansas City designated Rooker for assignment earlier in the week.
The Padres have traded outfielder Brent Rooker to the Royals for catcher Cam Gallagher.
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