[21], At the end of Alex's freshman year at Christopher Columbus High School in Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. [175] In the 2022 season, Rodriguez moved to a simulcast on ESPN2 that he co-hosts with Michael Kay. How did they get to $252 million? [37], The Sporting News and Associated Press selected Rodriguez as their Major League Player of the Year. For others of the same name, see, "A-Rod" redirects here. "[99] No Major League player, Glanville wrote, would have participated in the 2003 survey if he had thought the results had even a chance of becoming public. He established Rangers club records for homers, runs, total bases, and hit by pitches, had the second-most extra-base hits, and the fourth-highest RBI total. He also admitted using banned performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003 and was consequently suspended for the entire 2014 season.[6][7]. They reconciled in 2000 after Alex's then-girlfriend encouraged him to reach out to his father. He was named AL MVP in 2005 and 2007. [272], In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys golf, as well as collecting art. Alex next heard from him on the day of the 1993 MLB draft. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. Despite this success, it was perceived as one of his lesser-accomplished seasons and was harshly criticized throughout the 2006 season. Miami sources revealed that the pair were on the rocks in February, and by March they were in separate cities. On January 16, 2013, Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery in his hip to repair a torn labrum. Check out A-Rods famous former lovers below. However, the umpires quickly huddled, then ruled that Rodriguez was out for interference. However, a coded master list of 104 players was seized during the BALCO investigation, turning up in a 2004 federal raid on Comprehensive Drug Testing's facility in Long Beach, California. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. He led the American League in home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage, and won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. [9] He played his final game in professional baseball on August 12, 2016. [264] In July, Madonna responded to rumors of an affair with Rodriguez by issuing a statement saying, "I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez" and have "nothing to do with the state of his marriage". Rodriguez's power-hitting numbers improved with his move to the Texas Rangers. "[214], In an interview with ESPN after the report came out, citing "an enormous amount of pressure to perform", Rodriguez admitted to using banned substances from 2001 to 2003. [209][216] He has since spoken at schools about the dangers of steroids. He helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies, which was Rodriguez's only championship title. He finished second to Juan Gonzlez in balloting for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. He is a member of the University of Miami's board of trustees. On October 4, 2009, during the final game of the season, Rodriguez hit two home runs in the sixth inning that drove in seven runs, setting an American League record for most RBI by a batter in a single inning, and giving him his 12th consecutive season, 13 overall, of reaching 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, breaking a tie with Manny Ramirez, Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx for the most in MLB history.[109]. [7], Later in the month, Rodriguez called a press conference in Tampa, Florida, and in the presence of many supportive Yankee teammates, answered reporters' questions about his 20012003 steroid use. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. [246], In 2019, the company invested in the co-living startup Bungalow, Acorns, and Sonder Corp.[247] That same year, Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez partnered with telehealth company Hims and Hers to provide affordable healthcare. Retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has been linked to all kinds during and after his first (and only) marriage. On August 4, 2010, on the three-year anniversary of his 500th home run, Rodriguez became the seventh player in major league history to hit 600 home runs, hitting number 600 off Shaun Marcum of the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the youngest player to do so at 35 years and 8 days old. Rodriguez reached 30+ home runs for the 15th time in his career, tying Aaron for the most 30-home-run seasons in history. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021that J-Rod was no more. [117], Rodriguez returned to the Yankees on August 21, playing third base against the Minnesota Twins, going 0-for-4. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. "[225] Although the standard punishment for a first offense under MLB's drug policy is 50 games, MLB had the option of suspending Rodriguez for longer than that under the collective bargaining agreement if it determined his actions constituted conduct detrimental to baseball. Through the company, Rodriguez has invested in a series of companies in the technology, real estate, wellness, and entertainment industries. Diaz married musician Benji Madden in 2015. He eventually signed with the Texas Rangers, who had fallen to last place in their division in 2000. [29] He led the Yankees in home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, on-base plus slugging, and bases-on-balls. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. Rodriguez was again an All-Star in 2006. Despite good production, Rodriguez suffered the longest single-season home run drought of his career by not hitting one in 85 at-bats. The singers tied the knot in 2004, before announcing their split in 2011. Because Rodriguez was on the suspended list retroactive through August 31, the suspension would have included the postseason if the Yankees qualified (but did not qualify that year). inviting A-Rod on his Daddy Issues podcast. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. [230][231] In July 2014, Rodriguez was in fact sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.[232][233]. "It has everything to do with privacy. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. It was Rodriguez's 11th consecutive season with more than 100 runs scored, the longest such streak in American League history since Lou Gehrig did so in 13 straight seasons (192638). His ex Jennifer Lopez is a co-investor. [223], On August 5, MLB suspended Rodriguez from August 8 through the end of the 2014 season for violating the league's PED policy. Rodriguezs most recent ex Lopez even joked about donning Madonnas iconic Like A Virgin look during their 2020 Halloween party. At the time, as the result of a collectively bargained union agreement,[99] there was no penalty or punishment for a positive test. No, it wasnt weird at all. [268], In February 2017, he began dating American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. [101], After missing spring training and the first month of the season, Rodriguez returned to the Yankees in a May 8 game against the Baltimore Orioles and hit a three-run home run on the first pitch of his first at-bat. [19] Growing up, Rodriguez's favorite baseball players were Keith Hernandez, Dale Murphy, and Cal Ripken Jr., and his favorite team was the New York Mets. [115] On September 6, he recorded his 100th RBI; it was the 14th year he had reached the mark, the most times of any player in baseball history. When he went to have the cyst drained, it was discovered that he was also suffering from a torn labrum in the same hip. Rodriguez started 161 games at shortstop and one as the DH, the only major league player to start all of his team's games in 2001. [135] The Yankees won 96, and Dempster, who hit Rodriguez before, was suspended five games by the league with an undisclosed fine (although he did not miss a start). Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021 that J-Rod was no more. [278] The new facility was renamed "Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field". [187] In 2022, Rodriguez appeared in a DirectTV commercial with Ortiz and former Mariners teammates Griffey Jr. and Johnson. [282] Rodriguez donated an additional $1 million to Boys & Girls Club in conjunction with MLB. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). [288], Rodriguez was included on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2022 when it was announced on November 22, 2021.[289]. [82], Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run against pitcher Kyle Davies of the Kansas City Royals on August 4. After his divorce, Rodriguez began dating actress Cameron Diaz. [154] On July 25, against the Twins in Minnesota, and two days before his 40th birthday, Rodrguez became the fifth-oldest player to hit three home runs in one game. He was also among the AL leaders in hits (fourth, 201), average (seventh, .318), and on-base percentage (eighth, .399). Jeter was sent back to first base, and his run was nullified. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [30] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. He was the fan's choice to start the All-Star Game at shortstop for the AL team, becoming the first player other than Ripken to start at shortstop in 13 years. "[212], Although testosterone is available by prescription for some uses, Primobolan has no approved prescription use. Galea confirmed to the Associated Press that he treated Rodriguez but said he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. [41] He was selected as Players Choice AL Player of the Year,[42] won his second Silver Slugger Award,[43] and finished ninth in the MVP voting. [189][190] Prior to 2009, Rodriguez had received the nickname "The Cooler" among some players because of the perceived tendency for teams to turn cold when he joins them and hot when he leaves. [131] With the home run, Rodriguez passed Stan Musial for fifth place in career RBIs. [248] Rodriguez also invested in Density, a technology company specializing in people counting. [16], Rodriguez was born in 1975 in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan to Dominican immigrants Victor and Lourdes Rodriguez. [256] His nephew, Joe Dunand, is a professional baseball player.[257]. Jennifer Lopez was first married in 1997 to a man named Ojani Noa. Having finished his athletic career, Alex started his TV career for Fox Sports 1 as well as became a presenter at Shark Tank and Sunday Night Baseball shows. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. [64], Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone suffered a knee injury while playing a game of pickup basketball that sidelined him for the entire 2004 season, creating a hole at third base. [citation needed], The 2007 season marked the last year of Rodriguez's 10-year, $252million contract before he opted out and became a free agent again. [208] In a 2007 interview with Katie Couric, Rodriguez flatly denied ever having used performance-enhancing drugs. [256] The couple divorced a year later, and Victor Jr. was raised by his mother. He was also the first major league shortstop to win a batting title since 1960, and the first in the AL since 1944. [140], Rodriguez reported to New York Yankees' 2015 spring training camp three days early. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. CNN . The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. He returned to the Yankees on August 25, going 2-for-4 with two singles in a win for the Yankees over the Oakland Athletics. [195] "It was [said] in front of him," Torre later said of the nickname. [111] For the series, he batted 921 (.429) with three home runs and six runs batted in. The 10-year, $252million contract he signed was the richest in baseball history at the time. In 2002,[258] he married Cynthia Scurtis,[258] a psychology graduate[259] he had met at a gym in Miami, Florida. [22][23], Rodriguez signed a letter of intent to play baseball for University of Miami and was also recruited by U of M to play quarterback for its football team. His 109 home runs in 200102 are the most ever by an American League right-handed batter in consecutive seasons. [157], From August 1 until the end of the season, Rodriguez appeared in 56 games, batting .191, .678 OPS, nine home runs, and struck out 59 times in 183 at-bats. Rodriguez established the franchise record for most home runs in a single season by a right-handed batter (broke Joe DiMaggio's mark of 46 in 1937). Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [100] The list of the 104 positive-testing players was released to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in 2004. Toward the end of his career, he was hampered by hip and knee injuries, which caused him to become exclusively a designated hitter. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. The report was compiled as part of Major League Baseball's 2003 survey to see whether mandatory random drug testing program might be necessary. Rodrguez is also the career record holder for grand slams with 25. I did take a banned substance. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. [164], At a press conference held on August 7, Rodriguez announced that he would play in his final game for the Yankees on the following Friday, August 12, against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. He batted 3-for-25 overall, and went 0-for-18 with 12 strikeouts against right-handed pitchers. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. Rodriguez had repeatedly stated during the 2007 season that he would like to remain a Yankee for the rest of his career. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. His total of 34 RBIs in April was one short of Juan Gonzlez' AL and MLB record. [77][78] Rodriguez also began the season by becoming the ninth major leaguerand first Yankeeto hit six home runs in the first seven games of the season. [62], Following the 2003 season, Texas set out to part ways with Rodriguez and his expensive contract. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken because of the husbands extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct, divorce documents obtained by The Seattle Times stated. He added, "It's not just Yankees' management. CNN . On June 8, at 29 years, 316 days old, he became the youngest player in MLB history to reach the 400 home run mark. His 43.9 Power-speed number was, through at least 2008, the highest single season Power/Speed Number ever. He also became the first AL player from outside the American League West to win the award since Mo Vaughn of the Boston Red Sox won in 1995. Jennifer Lopez was first married in 1997 to a man named Ojani Noa. [137] For the 2013 season, Rodriguez played in only 44 games batting .244 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. The Rangers initially agreed to a trade with the Boston Red Sox, sending Rodriguez to Boston for Manny Ramirez, 19-year old pitching prospect Jon Lester, and cash considerations. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). 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