He also led the AL in runs (141), total bases (379), and doubles (54) and ranked among the league leaders in base hits (second, 215), extra-base hits (second, 91), multi-hit games (third, 65), slugging (fourth, .631), RBI (eighth, 123), and on-base percentage (eighth, .414). On April 21, 2008, Cynthia gave birth to their second child, Ella Alexander,[261] in Miami, Florida. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. On June 8, at 29 years, 316 days old, he became the youngest player in MLB history to reach the 400 home run mark. [30] He was also the first 18-year-old major league player in 10 years, and the youngest position player in Seattle history. [287] He is also a member of the Paley Center for Media's board of trustees. [197][198] In 2008, Rodriguez hit only .264 with runners in scoring position and two outs. [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. [221], Rodriguez reportedly received HGH from Biogenesis of America, an anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables, Florida, run by Bosch. In the 2004 ALDS, Rodriguez was a dominant hitter against the Minnesota Twins, batting .421 and slugging .737 while delivering two key extra-inning hits. Despite denying in a 2007 interview that he had ever used performance-enhancing drugs, Rodriguez admitted in 2009 to having used steroids, saying he used them from 2001 to 2003 when playing for the Rangers due to "an enormous amount of pressure" to perform. I mean, it was so long ago, so long ago, she answered. [92] He contacted them directly, bypassing Boras (Boras also apologized for the timing of the announcement). WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. 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[35] He connected for his first major league home run off Kansas City's Tom Gordon on June 12. A month later, the physical samples were seized by federal agents raiding Quest Diagnostics in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first time he faced Dempster, Rodriguez was hit by a pitch on a 30 count, leading to home plate umpire Brian O'Nora warning both benches and ejecting Girardi, while Dempster was allowed to stay in the game. Approved by the players themselves with the promise of anonymity,[99] the survey was conducted by Major League Baseball to see whether a mandatory drug testing program might be necessary. [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. Rodriguez agreed to switch positions from shortstop to third base, paving the way for the trade, because the popular Derek Jeter was already entrenched at shortstop. He also led the league in fewest at-bats per home run (12.9) and became the youngest player to hit 300 homers. 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. His 109 home runs in 200102 are the most ever by an American League right-handed batter in consecutive seasons. The singers tied the knot in 2004, before announcing their split in 2011. [162] The next day, he hit his 30th career home run at Tropicana Field, which traveled an estimated 440 feet (130m), as the Yankees defeated Tampa Bay, 41. [158] He finished with 33 home runs, 86 RBI, 131 hits, and a .252 batting average. However, at the time of the testing there were no punishments for this sort of activity. [citation needed] During the 1995 season, Rodriguez played in 48 games, batting .232 with five home runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases. [278] Rodriguez remains an ardent University of Miami fan. [264][265] The couple reached a settlement that September. [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. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. [114] On August 14, Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals. [255] Season 2 featured Kevin Bacon, Martha Stewart, Danica Patrick, Stephanie McMahon, Maria Bartiromo, and Howard Schultz. [256] His nephew, Joe Dunand, is a professional baseball player.[257]. [29], In January 2017, Rodriguez's spokesman said that he would not play for any other team in the coming year, and would remain a "special advisor" to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner. [32][33] In 32 games for Calgary, he had 37 hits in 119 at-bats for a .311 batting average. [276] As of 2018, he was being represented by Jon Rosen of WME/IMG. [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. The couple has two daughters together. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. In 2005, Rodriguez hit .321, leading the American League with 124 runs and 48 home runs while driving in 130 runs. Westminster won the high school national championship in his junior year. [127] Two days prior to his scheduled promotion to the major league roster, Rodriguez sustained a new injury, as an MRI later revealed a Grade 1 quad strain, delaying his return and forcing him to continue rehabilitating in the minor leagues. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [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. The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. [138] Rodriguez hired New York criminal defense lawyer Joe Tacopina. [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. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. Orza and the MLBPA have denied the allegations. [6][7], Rodriguez said he was never told that he was among the 104 players who tested positive, only that a tip came in August 2004 from Gene Orza of the MLBPA that he "may or may not have" failed his 2003 test. The Rangers also agreed to pay $67million of the $179million left on Rodriguez's contract. Rodriguez began the 2013 season on the 60-day disabled list. On May 4, the Yankees placed him on the 15-day disabled list due to a right hamstring strain. 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. [40], Rodriguez rebounded in 1998, when he set the AL record for homers by a shortstop and became just the third member of the 4040 club, (with 42 home runs and 46 stolen bases) and one of just 3 shortstops in history to hit 40 home runs in a season. The couple had two daughters before splitting up in 2008. Galea confirmed to the Associated Press that he treated Rodriguez but said he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. He was tied with Jim Thome for the MLB lead in homers, and he won his second Babe Ruth Home Run Award. Lopez has walked down the aisle three times, while Rodriguez is preparing for his second time as a groom. More From Harper's BAZAAR. [119] In a road loss versus the Seattle Mariners on July 24, 2012, Rodriguez took a hit to the hand during an eighth-inning at bat versus Seattle starting pitcher Flix Hernndez. [49] He hit well in the playoffs as well (.409 batting average and .773 slugging percentage),[29] but Seattle lost to the New York Yankees in the 2000 American League Championship Series. [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. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. He was named AL MVP in 2005 and 2007. It was the second time in four years that he had the surgery, although the operation was more serious than before. [213] The drug is generally preferred in injected rather than oral form due to its cost. [285], In October 2019, Rodriguez, along with Jennifer Lopez, donated a year's worth of meals from Tiller & Hatch to Tennessee elementary students. 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). Instead, Rodriguez chose to change his number to 13, in honor of Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [60][61], Following five top-10 finishes in the AL MVP voting between 1996 and 2002, Rodriguez won his first MVP trophy. [95], Rodriguez hit his 549th home run in a September 3, 2008, game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2011, Rodriguez batted .295 with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs prior to the All-Star break. Rodriguez is the chairman and chief executive officer of A-Rod Corp as well as the chairman of Presidente beer. 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. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [153] With his next hit on June 20, Rodriguez surpassed Roberto Clemente, the eleventh player in MLB history to have recorded 3,000 hits. Rodriguez gained many awards, including 2 Gold Gloves, 10 Silver Slugger Awards, 4 AL Hank Aaron Awards and was 14 times invited for All-Star games. He hit for the cycle on June 5,[39] becoming the second Mariner, and at 21 years, 10 months, the fifth-youngest player in history, to accomplish the feat. In 2012, Rodriguez began dating singer Madonna. [126] He continued his rehabilitation and played for the Yankees Triple-A team, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on July 18. "[6][7] Rodriguez said he could not be sure of the name(s) of the substance(s) he had used. [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. [235] In 2008, Alex Rodriguez founded Newport Property Construction, a real estate development firm. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. The two were together for about a year before breaking up in 2011. [83] On September 25, Rodriguez became the fifth Major League player to record a 50-home run, 150-RBI season when he hit a grand slam. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. Miami, he transferred to Westminster Christian School, where he was a star shortstop on the baseball team and played quarterback on the football team. [223], On August 5, MLB suspended Rodriguez from August 8 through the end of the 2014 season for violating the league's PED policy. "[91], Teammate Mariano Rivera convinced Rodriguez to contact the New York Yankees ownership. [19][20] His father played baseball for a team in the Dominican Republic and introduced him to the sport as a child. The Yankees faced the Phillies in the World Series. He would originally miss a total of 211 regular-season games plus any postseason games. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. However, since Rodriguez was allowed to play during the appeal process, this effectively reduced the suspension to 162 games the entirety of the 2014 regular-season schedule. 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]. 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. [100], The 2003 test results were supposed to remain anonymous and the samples destroyed. [283] In addition, Rodriguez created a scholarship program for Boys and Girls Club alumni to attend the University of Miami, sponsoring more than 25 students since inception of the program. 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). I loved it.. [8] He became the youngest player to hit 500 home runs, reaching the milestone in 2007. [176][177], Rodriguez became the host of the show Back in the Game with the first episode debuting on CNBC in March 2018. The contract was at the time the most lucrative contract in sports history: a 10-year deal worth $252million (equivalent to $397million in 2021). [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. "[138] At the end of the 2014 season, general manager Brian Cashman announced that Rodriguez would no longer serve as an everyday third baseman after the team's signing of Chase Headley, and would instead serve as a designated hitter. Although elected to start the game, Rodriguez opted for arthroscopic surgery on his knee to repair a torn meniscus that impacted his power, and was placed on the disabled list. [12] During his tenure as analyst, FOX Sports' MLB studio show won back-to-back Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show during the network's coverage of the 2016 and 2017 postseason. 9,641, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved [53][54] Dave McNally, one of the players who had successfully challenged the reserve clause in the 1970s to create free agency in baseball, said, "My first thought when I saw [reports that Rodriguez had signed] was: Did Texas offer him $250 million and he wanted two more? [47] In April 2015, Mike Trout reached the same milestone at 23 years and 253 days old. 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. 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. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. [125], Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game on July 2, 2013, with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. [160] On May 24, the Yankees sent him on a rehab assignment to the Double-A Trenton Thunder,[161] and activated him on May 26. A four-episode series debuted in November 2019 and featured Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Brian Dunkleman and Nicole Eggert. [29] He became one of only three players in Major League history to compile at least 35 home runs, 100 runs and 100 RBIs in seven consecutive seasons, joining Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx. [120] Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list. 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[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. No. [100] The list of the 104 positive-testing players was released to the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in 2004. Rodriguez hit 26 home runs at Yankee Stadium in 2005, establishing the single-season club record for right-handed batters (previously held by DiMaggio in 1937 and Gary Sheffield in 2004). 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. Hello and goodbye, that's about it." More From Harper's BAZAAR. Rodriguez founded A-Rod Corp, a holding company, in 1996 and the company began making its first investments in 2003. WebAlexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed " A-Rod ", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. [97], Because of the Yankees' successful history, he was compared unfavorably to other Yankees greats who have performed exceptionally well in the postseason, such as Reggie Jackson. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. 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. [9] He played his final game in professional baseball on August 12, 2016. 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. In August 2013, MLB announced a 211-game suspension for Rodriguez for his involvement in the scandal. Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit when he singled off of Sergio Valdez on July 9 at Fenway Park. Rodriguez hit a home run every 14.6 at-bats in 2008, the second-best ratio on the team behind Jason Giambi. After his divorce, Rodriguez began dating actress Cameron Diaz. [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. [26] He was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns of the Class AA Southern League. Despite good production, Rodriguez suffered the longest single-season home run drought of his career by not hitting one in 85 at-bats. He was regarded as the top prospect in the country. The relationship was short-lived, as the two split in 1998. The couple has two daughters together. [58] He also won his first Gold Glove Award, awarded for outstanding defense. "[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. [71], On April 26, Rodriguez hit three home runs off Angels' pitcher Bartolo Coln and drove in 10 runs. Terms of Use The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. The opposing manager objected that the ball was foul, and for the first time in MLB history, instant replay (a process officially introduced a few days earlier) was used to review the play and uphold the umpires' ruling. [15] In January 2017, CNBC announced Rodriguez would be the host of the show Back In The Game, where he would help former athletes make a comeback in their personal lives; the first episode debuted on the network in March 2018. The team. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights [173], Rodriguez is an MLB studio analyst for FOX Sports, working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, David Ortiz and Frank Thomas. [165] The club commemorated Rodriguez's final game as a Yankee, thanking him in front of a sold-out crowd for his efforts with a tribute of highlights on the stadium videoboard, a presentation of a framed number 13 jersey, and a base autographed by teammates. Rodriguez was 12 with 2 walks and two runs scored in Game 6, as the Yankees went on to defeat the Phillies 73 for their 27th World Series Championship, the first of Rodriguez's career. 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). Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [212], Rodriguez absolved the players' union of any blame for leaking his positive test results, saying he alone was responsible for his mistakes. The Im Real songstress, for her part, has been married three times. [6] Orza is accused by three (unnamed) MLB players of tipping Rodriguez to an upcoming drug test in September 2004. [137] For the 2013 season, Rodriguez played in only 44 games batting .244 with seven home runs and 19 RBI. [226], Almost immediately after the suspension was announced, Rodriguez announced that he would appeal. [147] In a pinch-hit appearance against the Red Sox on May 1, Rodriguez hit his 660th career home run off reliever Junichi Tazawa, tying Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list. [80] On July 12, Rodriguez hit his 150th career home run in a Yankees uniform. 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. [6][7] "Back then, [baseball] was a different culture," Rodriguez said. [184] In 2020, Rodriguez was featured in a Presidente beer Super Bowl commercial. [270] In a 2020 interview with Devin Banerjee, Rodriguez described Lopez as "a powerhouse" stating "I've never met anyone who has the work ethic, the vision, the principles that Jennifer possesses. He also led all AL third basemen in errors, with 24, and had the lowest fielding percentage (.937) and for the third straight season range factor (2.50) among them. 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