They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. Rodriguez reached 30+ home runs for the 15th time in his career, tying Aaron for the most 30-home-run seasons in history. Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce on July 7, 2008, citing "emotional abandonment" of her and their children, as well as "extra marital [sic] affairs and other marital misconduct" by her husband. [277], In 2003, Rodriguez gave $3.9million to the University of Miami to renovate its baseball stadium. "[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. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. 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. His 52 homers made him the sixth youngest to ever reach 50 homers and were the highest total ever by a shortstop, surpassing Ernie Banks' record of 47 in 1958, and also the most ever for an infielder other than a first baseman, breaking Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt's mark of 48 in 1980. [236] According to Architectural Digest, the company owned over 15,000 apartments in 13 states. [187] In 2022, Rodriguez appeared in a DirectTV commercial with Ortiz and former Mariners teammates Griffey Jr. and Johnson. [6][7], Prior to the 2009 season, Rodriguez was scheduled to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, but he was forced to withdraw when an MRI revealed a cyst in his right hip. It was also noted that the Yankees would sign him to a new contract that would keep him in the organization through 2017 as a special instructor and advisor. 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). [37], The Sporting News and Associated Press selected Rodriguez as their Major League Player of the Year. inviting A-Rod on his Daddy Issues podcast. Jeter was sent back to first base, and his run was nullified. [278] The new facility was renamed "Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field". [51], Rodriguez became a free agent after the 2000 season. [6] Friend and former teammate Doug Glanville, while noting the outrage over Rodriguez's years of steroid use, berated Rodriguez's critics for their "lack of outrage about how a confidential and anonymous test could be made public. The podcast interviews industry leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and "[271] In April 2021, he and Lopez announced the end of their engagement. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [6][7] "Back then, [baseball] was a different culture," Rodriguez said. [141][142][143] Girardi planned to play Rodriguez at first base during spring training to assess whether he could be played there, a first for his career. The answer is a bit complicated. On September 29, he hit his 30th home run of the season, recording his major league record 13th straight year of at least 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, breaking a tie with Jimmie Foxx, who had 12 seasons. In March 2016, Alex Rodriguez started dating 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki. [138] Rodriguez hired New York criminal defense lawyer Joe Tacopina. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. [98] Rodriguez's name appears on a government-sealed list of 104 major-league players (out of 1200 tested[99]) who came up positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He also became one of only two players in Major League history to compile at least 35 home runs, 100 runs and 100 RBIs in eight consecutive seasons (Jimmie Foxx accomplished the feat in nine straight seasons from 1932 to 1940). [101] Although the procedure should have allowed him to make it through the season without any complications, he required a second, more extensive surgery in the off-season. [209] Although he "certainly felt more energy", Rodriguez said it would be "hard to say" whether it gave him a competitive edge. We've received your submission. Rodriguez posted the highest totals ever for a shortstop in runs, hits, doubles, extra-base hits, and slugging, and tied most total bases, and established Seattle club records for average, runs, hits, doubles, and total bases, in a season that statistical analysts consider the best ever by a shortstop. However, as of 2011[update], they have grown close again. [11], After retiring as a player, Rodriguez became a media personality, serving as a broadcaster for Fox Sports 1,[12] a cast member of Shark Tank[13] and a member of the ABC News network. Lopez has walked down the aisle three times, while Rodriguez is preparing for his second time as a groom. He was also the first major league shortstop to win a batting title since 1960, and the first in the AL since 1944. [29] He led the Yankees in home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, on-base plus slugging, and bases-on-balls. He was also a 14-time All-Star, winning three American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards. His combination of power, speed, and defense made him a cornerstone of the franchise, but he left the team via free agency after the 2000 season to join the Rangers. [213] An official statement by Major League Baseball made shortly after Rodriguez's test results became public expressed "grave concern" without naming Rodriguez, noting that "because the survey testing that took place in 2003 was intended to be non-disciplinary and anonymous, we can not make any comment on the accuracy of this report as it pertains to the player named. JLo, 53, and Rodriguez's 2017 relationship was one of the biggest headlines of the year. Rodriguez was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio and Sports Event Analyst in 2019. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [116] On top of recovery, Rodriguez was facing serious allegations that he participated in illegal, underground poker games. Rodriguez became the youngest player ever to reach 500 home runs at 32 years, 8 days. However, at the time of the testing there were no punishments for this sort of activity. [85], In 2007, Rodriguez became the first player in major league history to have at least 35 home runs, 100 runs, and 100 RBIs in 10 consecutive seasons, surpassing Jimmie Foxx (nine consecutive seasons). The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. WebAlex Rodriguez and his wife Cynthia Scurtis arrive at the opening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino December 30, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The star is now married to Ben Affleck, tying the knot in July 2022two decades after first becoming engaged and then spending 17 years away from each other. [209][216] He has since spoken at schools about the dangers of steroids. 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. Alex and Torrie would fight over his flirtations with other women, and he wasnt ready to settle down again,a source told Page Six at the time. Apparently, a recent scandal between Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy and Rodriguez was to blame for the split, with a source calling it,the reason they finally broke up. In Game 2, he hit an RBI single in the sixth, and hit a game-tying homer off closer Joe Nathan in the bottom of the ninth inning. [35] He connected for his first major league home run off Kansas City's Tom Gordon on June 12. While neither Rodriguez nor the pop queen confirmed their romance, rumors swirled for months that the pair began an affair shortly before the athletes 2008 divorce. How A-Rod's power play dictated the ESPN booth", "Carefree A-Rod kicks back to watch football after hearing", "A-Rod gives $1 million to Boys & Girls Clubs", "New York Yankees All-Star and Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Alumnus Alex Rodriguez Donated $1 Million Check to Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade", "A-Rod fills in scholarship gaps for students who walked 'the same path', "Alex Rodriguez donates $500,000 to UM School of Business", "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez donate a year's worth of food to school after teacher posts about kids in need", "Hotel workers in Miami are out of work. [188], Due to the unsuccessful nature of the Yankees postseasons from 2004 to 2007, along with Rodriguez's sub-.200 batting average in the postseasons of 2005 and 2006,[29] Rodriguez drew criticism in the New York area, both from writers, such as the New York Post's Joel Sherman, and players, such as then-teammate, Jason Giambi. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. 28,131, This story has been shared 16,639 times. [29] Rodriguez also became the second player in Major League history to record at least 35 home runs, 100 runs, and 100 RBIs in nine consecutive seasons, joining Foxx. [269] In March 2019, they announced their engagement. Having reversed his postseason misfortunes, he was the Babe Ruth Award winner as the 2009 postseason MVP,[112] in which he batted .365 with six home runs and 18 RBI.[113]. "[6][7] Rodriguez said he could not be sure of the name(s) of the substance(s) he had used. [106] On June 26, Rodriguez surpassed Jackson for 11th on the all-time home run list, against the New York Mets in the Subway Series,[107] and against the Angels on July 11, Rodriguez passed Rafael Palmeiro for 10th place;[108] it was his 65th home run against Anaheim, the most by any active player against an opponent. More From Harper's BAZAAR. He was first team prep All-American as a senior, hitting .505 with nine home runs, 36 runs batted in (RBIs), and 35 stolen bases in 35 attempts in 33 games. The deal was worth $63million more than the second-richest baseball deal. [153] With his next hit on June 20, Rodriguez surpassed Roberto Clemente, the eleventh player in MLB history to have recorded 3,000 hits. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and In 2012, he founded Monument Capital Management which had acquired more than $700 million of real estate assets as of 2019. Twins", "Yankees should sit Alex Rodriguez more often when he returns", "Yankees' Alex Rodriguez ends drought with a pivotal grand slam", "Alex Rodriguez returning: Can Yankees DH fill in at 1st in pinch? A four-episode series debuted in November 2019 and featured Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Brian Dunkleman and Nicole Eggert. Miami sources revealed that the pair were on the rocks in February, and by March they were in separate cities. [174] Rodriguez joined ESPN in 2018 as a Sunday Night Baseball analyst, alongside Matt Vasgersian and Buster Olney. At the time, as the result of a collectively bargained union agreement,[99] there was no penalty or punishment for a positive test. When asked by Andy Cohen whether her costume choice was odd given Rodriguez and Madonnasrumored romance, J.Lo laughed it off. [279] Despite not having attended the school, he received the University of Miami's Edward T. Foote II Alumnus of Distinction Award in 2007 as an honorary alumnus. [286] In April 2020, Rodriguez and Lopez donated 20,000 prepared Tiller & Hatch meals to help hospitality workers in the Miami area who had lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. [38], In 1997, Rodriguez batted .300 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs. 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They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. He opted out of his contract after the 2007 season, then signed a new 10-year, $275million deal with the Yankees, breaking his own record for the sport's most lucrative contract. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $1 million to Boy & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade in 2010, building a state-of-the-art educational center for students. In the top of the seventh, he hit his second, a two-run shot to dead center. ' Kate, 41, said, with Oliver, 43, simply responding, I dont want to get a no. The pair reportedly had a "positive discussionin which Rodriguez apologized, while promising to behave in the future". The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. Jennifer Lopez was first married in 1997 to a man named Ojani Noa. [21] In 100 games he batted .419 with 90 stolen bases. "[55], In an article written eight years later, Rodriguez said he regretted signing with the Texas Rangers and wished he had signed with the New York Mets instead, and that he had heeded the advice of his agent, Scott Boras. Rodriguez, a two-time runner up in the balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, joined outfielder Andre Dawson from the 1987 Chicago Cubs as the only players to play on last-place teams and win the award. An MLB Executive has said that if Rodriguez was indeed proven guilty, he may face a suspension; MLB had warned Rodriguez in 2005 not to participate in such games. [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. [218] For six months of the year, Rodriguez injected himself twice monthly with "boli" (a drug name unfamiliar to experts and perhaps a slang term for Primobolan or Dianabol, although the latter steroid is taken orally). Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. [249], Rodriguez became the new chairman of Presidente, a Dominican beer company owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev in January 2020. He finished second to Juan Gonzlez in balloting for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. The star is now married to Ben Affleck, tying the knot in July 2022two decades after first becoming engaged and then spending 17 years away from each other. [133] In response to the accusations, Cashman said, "I'm not comfortable talking to Alex about this because we feel we are in a litigious environment. [18] In 1979, when he was four years old, the family moved to the Dominican Republic, then to Miami, Florida when he was in the fourth grade. [52] The contract was highly criticized, because it tied up valuable payroll space that could have been spent to improve other areas, such as pitching. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. Rodrguez is also the career record holder for grand slams with 25. His nine home runs in April matched a team record that was shared (through 2008) with Ivn Rodrguez (2000), Carl Everett (2003), and Ian Kinsler (2007). [197][198] In 2008, Rodriguez hit only .264 with runners in scoring position and two outs. [47], Rodriguez entered 2000 as the cornerstone player of the Mariners franchise,[citation needed] which had recently traded superstars Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey Jr..[48] Rodriguez put up great numbers as the team's remaining superstar, hitting 41 home runs with 132 RBIs and a .316 batting average. 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. In 2002,[258] he married Cynthia Scurtis,[258] a psychology graduate[259] he had met at a gym in Miami, Florida. (See Opt out controversy.)[56]. [62], Following the 2003 season, Texas set out to part ways with Rodriguez and his expensive contract. During the 2004 season, he also became the youngest player ever to reach 350 home runs and the third youngest to reach 1,000 RBIs. [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. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. [citation needed] As of 2021, he is the most recent player to appear in an MLB game at the age of 18. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. In Game 4, Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run with two outs in the ninth inning off closer Brad Lidge. Dating back to Game 4 of the 2004 AL Championship Series, Rodriguez had batted with 38 runners on base over a span of 61 postseason at-bats. [178], In July 2020, it was announced that Rodriguez would be part of the judging panel for the Forbes' Next 1000 list, a franchise which focuses on entrepreneurs from marginalized communities. [191][192][193][194] According to Yankee manager Joe Torre's 2009 book, The Yankee Years, Rodriguez earned the nickname "A-Fraud" from teammates and particularly from clubhouse attendants who were said to resent his demands. Retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has been linked to all kinds during and after his first (and only) marriage. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). Moving onto his personal life, he has two half-siblings Joe and Suzy from his mothers first marriage and a half brother Victor M. Rodriguez born from his fathers first wife. He also led the league in fewest at-bats per home run (12.9) and became the youngest player to hit 300 homers. [166][167] At the plate, he batted third and started as the designated hitter, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double. I call her an octopus threat. He was further criticized for the timing of his announcement, during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the World Series, as the Boston Red Sox were wrapping up their victory over the Colorado Rockies; even MLB's chief operating officer, Bob DuPuy, called it an attempt by Boras to "try to put his selfish interests and that of one individual player above the overall good of the game. Rodriguez was again an All-Star in 2006. [230][231] In July 2014, Rodriguez was in fact sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.[232][233]. He also had 36 home runs with 123 RBIs. [281], Rodriguez is a Miami-Dade Boys & Girls Clubs Board Member. [83] He surpassed the nearly 67-year record held by Jimmie Foxx, who hit his 500th home run at 32 years, 338 days during the final week of the 1940 major league baseball season. He added, "It's not just Yankees' management. [159], On April 17, 2016, Rodriguez became the 19th player to make 12,000 career plate appearances. [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]. "[209][217] At Rodriguez's instruction, the cousin transported the drug into the United States. He helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies, which was Rodriguez's only championship title. [50] He was selected as the Major League Player of the Year by Baseball America and finished third in the AL MVP voting. [268], In February 2017, he began dating American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. [137] For the 2013 season, Rodriguez played in only 44 games batting .244 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. [70] The Yankees would then lose the ALCS to the eventual World Series champion Red Sox after leading the series three games to none. Privacy Notice He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. Like he said Friday night, he is happy and he is going to take some time to relax and hang with his family and friends. [221], Rodriguez reportedly received HGH from Biogenesis of America, an anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables, Florida, run by Bosch. The answer is a bit complicated. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. Canseco said his new book would have "other stuff" on Rodriguez, and called him a hypocrite. He subsequently issued a statement saying he would be challenging the decision in federal court. More From Harper's BAZAAR. For the season, Rodriguez finished fourth in the league in RBI (121), fifth in runs scored (113), eighth in home runs (35) and walks (90), and ninth in OBP (.392). The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. [229] In March 2014, multiple sources reported that Rodriguez was refusing to pay the balance of his legal fees for his defense, which amounted to over $3million. [21], At the end of Alex's freshman year at Christopher Columbus High School in Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit when he singled off of Sergio Valdez on July 9 at Fenway Park. [275], As of 2011[update], Rodriguez was represented by sports agent Dan Lozano. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. Rodriguez did not immediately confirm the allegations, deferring at first to the players' union. [208] In a 2007 interview with Katie Couric, Rodriguez flatly denied ever having used performance-enhancing drugs. 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However, opinions varied on whether he was the second (Elias Sports Bureau, trailing Aaron), third (MLB, trailing Aaron and Ruth),[151] or fourth player (Baseball-Reference.com, trailing Aaron, Ruth, and Cap Anson) in MLB history to attain 2,000 RBIs. The singers tied the knot in 2004, before announcing their split in 2011. [32][33] In 32 games for Calgary, he had 37 hits in 119 at-bats for a .311 batting average. Miami, he transferred to Westminster Christian School, where he was a star shortstop on the baseball team and played quarterback on the football team. In Game 3, he again hit a game-tying home run. [220] In 2011, Galea reached a plea agreement for bringing unapproved and mislabeled drugs into the United States, including human growth hormone (HGH) and Actovegin. [122] The Yankees were eliminated by the Tigers in the 2012 ALCS. Rodriguez hit a home run every 14.6 at-bats in 2008, the second-best ratio on the team behind Jason Giambi. [76], In the Yankees' fourth game of the season, Rodriguez hit two home runs against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, including his 14th-career grand slam to end the game. The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. 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]. In the top of the sixth, he hit his first, a solo dinger to left center. "It was very loose. Because of the opt-out, the Yankees also lost $21.3 million in remaining payments from the Rangers as part of their agreement from the 2004 trade. [242] In 2017, A-Rod Corp gained the rights to develop UFC-branded fitness centers across southern Florida. 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