Brent Rooker teased Jeff Passan over his comments about the top stars not competing in the All-Star Game swing-off.

The MLB All-Star Game swing-off was fun and Jeff Passan is trying to ruin it. He alluded to the AL representatives being Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh and the NL representatives being Shohei Ohtani,

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (15) and Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) share the field during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday. Rooker finished fifth in the first round after launching 17 home runs, including one measured at 471 feet. Jordan Godfree Imagn Images

Some sports fans could certainly use a pacifier from time to time.

If Brent Rooker felt he needed any sort of redemption for Monday night’s inch of a first-round exit in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, he got it Tuesday night. First, Rooker homered in the top of the sev

Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.

Logan Webb led the San Francisco Giants contingent with a strong performance as Steven Kwan and other players with local connections made crucial plays in a historic MLB All-Star Game.

About three hours before first pitch on Saturday night, Brent Rooker prepared for his upcoming participation in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby by going through a three-minute practice round to simulate the experience that awaits him on Monday in Atlanta.