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Rooker is up to 25 homers on the year, including five over 27 games since the All-Star break. He's been steady in August, batting .286 (16-for-56) over 14 contests while adding 10 RBI and seven extra-base hits. The slugger is up to a .275/.348/.501 slash line, 72 RBI, 79 runs scored and five stolen bases over 125 games this season.

Luis Morales strikes out five in his second career start and Brent Rooker and Colby Thomas each hit home runs in the Athletics' 7-2 win over the Angels.

Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers homered and Jack Perkins earned his first victory in his second start of the season as the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-3.

The A’s are sixth in MLB in home runs, led by rookie Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers and former Twin Brent Rooker.

A steady presence and force in the A's lineup, Brent Rooker is focused on a strong finish to his 2025 campaign.

Rooker went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Orioles.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker and Shea Langeliers hit home runs, Miguel Andujar had two hits and two RBIs and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Tuesday night. Luis Severino (5-11) allowed a run on five hits with two walks and ...