Brent Rooker

How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

May 4, 2026 @ 12:30pm

Nobody had the Athletics penciled in as an AL West contender when spring training wrapped up. BetMGM set their win total at just 75.5 before the season, USA Today analysts projected the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners to run away with the division, and the national baseball media largely dismissed Oakland as a rebuilding club […] The post How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Athletics Announce Brent Rooker News Before Rangers Game

Apr 26, 2026 @ 12:38pm

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The Athletics announce a roster move involving Brent Rooker right before Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.

Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game

Apr 24, 2026 @ 7:54pm

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Athletics star outfielder Brent Rooker is currently on the injured list with an oblique injury. It seems as if he is trending in the right direction, however. On Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com shared an update on Rooker before the team’s game against the Texas Rangers. “Brent Rooker is taking batting practice with the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Athletics’ Brent Rooker lands on IL with oblique strain

Apr 10, 2026 @ 10:21pm

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The Athletics placed Designated Hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday after an MRI confirmed a right oblique strain, ahead of the team’s three-game series opener at the New York Mets. The injury occurred in the first inning of Thursday’s 1-0 win against the New York Yankees when Rooker fouled off a changeup. […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker lands on IL with oblique strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A’s All-Star Brent Rooker placed on IL with oblique strain

Apr 10, 2026 @ 9:19pm

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The Athletics will be without one of their top sluggers for the foreseeable future.

Athletics Announce Decision After Unfortunate Brent Rooker News

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:39pm

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Brent Rooker was forced to watch as the Athletics secured a second-straight win on Thursday, taking down Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees 1-0 to clinch the mini-series, 2-1. Now, the Athletics will turn their attention to Friday’s matchup, remaining in New York City to face Bo Bichette and the ...

Athletics Announce Brent Rooker News After Leaving Yankees Game

Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:31pm

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Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker left Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees.

Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury

Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:20pm

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The New York Yankees and Athletics are finishing off a 3-game series in the Bronx before moving on to a new series starting on Friday night. The Yankees took Game 1 on Tuesday while the A’s took the middle game on Wednesday night. The winner of this contest will take the series. If the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game

Apr 6, 2026 @ 5:20am

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The Athletics survived a crazy 12-10 slugfest in extra innings versus the Houston Astros on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, behind Brent Rooker’s two home runs and career-high six RBIs, which finally earned them their first series win of the season. Rooker broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run homer, lighting […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.