Athletics take on the Rays in first of 4-game series
The Oakland Athletics start a four-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on MondayAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRENT ROOKER #25 - LEFT FIELDER - ATHLETICS
39 HR •
112 RBI •
.293 AVG
39 HR
112 RBI
.293 AVG
Rooker celebrates growing family with Players' Weekend bat, cleats OAKLAND -- Brent Rooker is no stranger to the phenomenon known as Dad Strength. The A's designated hitter experienced it for himself back on...
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Athletics play the Giants with 1-0 series lead
The Oakland Athletics lead 1-0 in a two-game series with the San Francisco GiantsAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back from paternity list Rooker was reinstated from the paternity list ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants.
Impact As expected, Rooker will return after being away for three days. He is hitting .316 with five home runs, 12 runs, 13 RBI and one steal in his last 15 games.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics play the Giants in first of 2-game series
The Oakland Athletics start a two-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on SaturdayAUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected back Saturday Rooker (personal) is expected back from the paternity list Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact He'll miss a second game Thursday following the birth of his new baby but will be back in time for the start of the Athletics' two-game set versus the Giants. Rooker had put up three straight multi-hit games before going on the paternity list.
AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE
Goes on paternity list The Athletics placed Rooker on the paternity list Wednesday.
Impact Rooker will miss between one and three games while he takes time away from the Athletics to welcome a new addition to his family. The Athletics recalled Armando Alvarez from Triple-A Las Vegas to provide an extra bat off the bench in the meantime, while Oakland could rotate some of its normal position players at Rooker's usual spot at designated hitter while Rooker is away.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Langeliers leads Athletics against the Mets after 4-hit game
The Oakland Athletics take on the New York Mets after Shea Langeliers had four hits on Tuesday in a 9-4 win over the MetsAUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brent Rooker breaks down his approach to hitting | 08/13/2024 Brent Rooker joins MLB Now to discuss his approach to hitting, Mason Miller's impressive pitching, and more
AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM
Mets enter matchup with the Athletics on losing streak
The New York Mets will try to break a three-game skid when they take on the Oakland AthleticsAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davis Schneider throws out Brent Rooker | 08/11/2024 Davis Schneider unleashes a throw home to nab Brent Rooker after a brief rundown
AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM
Athletics use six-run first inning to beat Blue Jays 8-4, match 2023 win total with 50th victory
JJ Bleday and Zack Gelof both homered in a six-run first inning, JP Sears pitched seven innings to win his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays...AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides only offense in win Rooker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Rooker provided the game's only run in the sixth inning when he hit a ball that was originally ruled a double but overturned to a solo home run upon review. The 29-year-old continues to mash, as he tallied his third long ball in eight August contests after going yard 11 times in July. On the season, his 29 home runs place him in a tie for seventh in the majors with Gunnar Henderson, while he ranks eighth in RBI with 82.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Provides only offense in win Rooker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Rooker provided the game's only run in the sixth inning when he hit a ball that was originally ruled a double but overturned to a solo home run upon review. The 29-year-old just continues to mash, tallying his third long ball in eight August contests after going yard 11 times in July. On the season, his 29 home runs place him in a tie for seventh in the majors with Gunnar Henderson while he ranks eighth in RBI with 82.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Brent Rooker, Osvaldo Bido help A's beat Blue Jays Brent Rooker hit a home run, Osvaldo Bido allowed two hits in six innings and the visiting Oakland Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays...
AUGUST 10 • THESTATE.COM
Rooker hits 29th HR, Bido and 3 relievers combine on 2-hitter as Athletics beat Blue Jays 1-0
Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brent Rooker hit his 29th home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 for their ninth shutout of th...AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays play the Athletics leading series 1-0
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Oakland Athletics, leading the series 1-0AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays host the Athletics to start 3-game series
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Oakland Athletics to start a three-game seriesAUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics and White Sox play to determine series winner
The Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox take 21-game losing streak into matchup against the Athletics
The Chicago White Sox look to end their 21-game losing streak with a win against the Oakland AthleticsAUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox look to break 20-game slide, play the Athletics
The Chicago White Sox head into the matchup with the Oakland Athletics after losing 20 in a rowAUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lifts long ball in loss Rooker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Rooker was responsible for the Athletics' only scoring play of the day when he took River Ryan deep in the first inning. With 10 homers over his last 17 contests -- a span in which he's batting .328 (21-for-64) with 25 RBI -- Rooker is providing power at an elite level. The slugger is up to 28 long balls, 81 RBI, 55 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a .290/.365/.591 slash line through 98 games this season.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Rooker among MLB's best with 'no doubt' home runs OAKLAND -- Brent Rooker is assembling one of the better offensive seasons for the A’s in quite some time, adding another feather in his cap...
AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM
Kiké Hernandez's 2-run double, Cavan Biggio's RBI single lead Dodgers past Athletics 3-2
Kiké Hernandez had two doubles and two RBIs and Cavan Biggio added a run-scoring single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 and snapped a streak of six road s...AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics and Dodgers play to determine series winner
Both the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
