The 30-year-old slugger is the first A's star to sign a deal that extends his tenure with the team into its expected Vegas debut.

Brent Rooker, who signed a five-year extension with the A’s in January, could lead the way when the team relocates to Southern Nevada.

Being an Athletics fan has not been easy over the past couple of seasons. They have traded much of their talent away over the years, fielding a less-than-desirable team.

Rooker (forearm) is batting second as the Athletics ' DH in Sunday's Cactus League contest against Colorado.

The Athletics have moved about an hour east from Oakland to the Sacramento area, where they will be based in a minor league ballpark for the next three seasons while hoping a more permanent home in Las Vegas will be ready in 2028.

The Athletics prepare for their inaugural Sacramento season with notable players like Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, Luis Severino, Mason Miller and Jacob Wilson.

After late-season improvement in 2024 and offseason spending, the Athletics are confident they can contend in their new Sacramento home in 2025.

The Athletics have moved rom Oakland to the Sacramento area, where they will be based in a minor league ballpark for the next three seasons.

New Athletics ace Luis Severino says the playoffs are not far out of reach for his new team in their first year in Sacramento.

Single game tickets on sale Friday, 1/31 at 10 am! pic.twitter.com/OvrNhKE1kU — Athletics (@Athletics) January 24, 2025 Martín Gallegos The beginning of a new era calls for the return of some old threads.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Athletics in an MLB Opening Day game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on Monday, March 31, 2025 (3/31/25).

The Athletics have moved about an hour east from ... “It’s different,” slugger Brent Rooker said. “The emphasis is always on winning and that’s always the main goal.