The deal was worth $63million more than the second-richest baseball deal. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. Later in the top of the sixth inning, Rodriguez encountered Dempster again, hitting a 442-foot home run to straightaway center. 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. They split in 2014 amid reports that Smart had been allegedly sexting with two transsexual models. Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). 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. A four-episode series debuted in November 2019 and featured Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Brian Dunkleman and Nicole Eggert. In 2005, Rodriguez hit .321, leading the American League with 124 runs and 48 home runs while driving in 130 runs. Page Six confirmedin early March of 2017 that the stars were dating, with an insider saying: They are really into each other because they have so much in common from their Latin roots to their love of New York and their kids.. [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. "[209][217] At Rodriguez's instruction, the cousin transported the drug into the United States. 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Miami sources revealed that the pair were on the rocks in February, and by March they were in separate cities. [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. 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. [102] The Yankees had stumbled to a 1315 record in Rodriguez' absence, and his return fortified the lineup and provided much-needed protection for three-hole hitter Mark Teixeira, who was a notoriously slow starter. [118], Rodriguez hit his 23rd career grand slam off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jonny Venters on June 12, 2012, which tied Lou Gehrig for the most in MLB history. [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. [209] Although he "certainly felt more energy", Rodriguez said it would be "hard to say" whether it gave him a competitive edge. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [156] The first base experiment yielded two total appearances in 2015. [221], Rodriguez reportedly received HGH from Biogenesis of America, an anti-aging clinic in Coral Gables, Florida, run by Bosch. [187] In 2022, Rodriguez appeared in a DirectTV commercial with Ortiz and former Mariners teammates Griffey Jr. and Johnson. He hit it against the Tigers' Justin Verlander in a 72 win, joining Wade Boggs and Jeter both former Yankees as the only players to hit a home run for his 3,000th hit. He finished second to Juan Gonzlez in balloting for the AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award. [34], Rodriguez split most of the 1995 season between the Mariners and the Tacoma Rainiers of the PCL. 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. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. [16], Rodriguez was born in 1975 in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan to Dominican immigrants Victor and Lourdes Rodriguez. 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. This made him the first, and so far only, player in major league history to ever hit 150 home runs for three different teams. Instead, it gave Rodriguez until the afternoon of August 4 to reach an agreement regarding a suspension or greater punishment for his role in the Biogenesis affair. [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. [94] The contract, finalized December 13, included various multimillion-dollar incentives for breaking career home run milestones. Rodriguez permanently joined the major league roster in August and got his first taste of postseason play, albeit just two at-bats. [240] Rodriguez sold a Mercedes-Benz dealership in League City, Texas to Group 1 Automotive in 2014. He was also among the AL leaders in hits (fourth, 201), average (seventh, .318), and on-base percentage (eighth, .399). [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. You didnt even say, like, Hey, like, look, Im thinking of interviewing your ex-boyfriend. Rodriguez founded A-Rod Corp, a holding company, in 1996 and the company began making its first investments in 2003. JLo, 53, and Rodriguez's 2017 relationship was one of the biggest headlines of the year. Instead, Rodriguez chose to change his number to 13, in honor of Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino. [256] His nephew, Joe Dunand, is a professional baseball player.[257]. [44], In 1999, Rodriguez had a .310 average, 42 home runs, and 111 RBIs,[29] despite missing over 30 games with an injury and playing the second half of the season at Safeco Field,[45] a considerably less hitter-friendly ballpark than the Kingdome. [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. Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit when he singled off of Sergio Valdez on July 9 at Fenway Park. On May 16, his two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the eleventh inning gave the Yankees a 64 win over the Minnesota Twins. [249], Rodriguez became the new chairman of Presidente, a Dominican beer company owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev in January 2020. 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. And for that, I am very sorry and deeply regretful. 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? [186], In 2021, Rodriguez teamed up with cosmetics company, Hims to launch a line of make-up for men, beginning with its first product - a concealer stick. [230][231] In July 2014, Rodriguez was in fact sued by his lawyers for $380,000 in unpaid legal fees.[232][233]. Alex Rodriguez sounds like he has no hard feelings when it comes to his split from Jennifer Lopez. [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. On defense, he had the lowest range factor among non-platoon AL third basemen (2.39) in his first year at the position. At the end of the commercial when he drives his vehicle to make a catch, he is told by his approving partner in the truck that he has a future in the beverage delivery business. [159], On April 17, 2016, Rodriguez became the 19th player to make 12,000 career plate appearances. Rodriguez had repeatedly stated during the 2007 season that he would like to remain a Yankee for the rest of his career. After his divorce, Rodriguez began dating actress Cameron Diaz. [125], Rodriguez played his first rehab assignment game on July 2, 2013, with the Yankees Class-A Low affiliate, the Charleston RiverDogs. In 2011, Rodriguez batted .295 with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs prior to the All-Star break. Terms of Use Prior to the season, Rodriguez opted to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.[73]. [209], In February 2009, Selena Roberts and David Epstein of Sports Illustrated reported that Rodriguez had tested positive for two anabolic steroids, testosterone and Primobolan, during his 2003 season playing for the Texas Rangers, the same season in which he captured his first American League Most Valuable Player award, broke 300 career home runs (hitting 47 that year),[210] and earned one of his ten Silver Slugger Awards. [224] In its official statement, MLB said that the suspension was based on Rodriguez's "use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years" and "for attempting to cover-up his violations of the Program by engaging in a course of conduct intended to obstruct and frustrate the Office of the Commissioner's investigation. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. [234] This was contrary to his sentiments of 18 days earlier, when he had vehemently denied the allegations and also denied having used human growth hormones. 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. He stranded every one of them, going 0-for-29 with runners on base. 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. [29], The following year, Rodriguez took over as the Mariners' regular shortstop and led the American League (AL) with a .358 batting average, the highest for an AL right-handed batter since Joe DiMaggio hit .381 in 1939 and the third-highest ever for a shortstop. JLo, 53, and Rodriguez's 2017 relationship was one of the biggest headlines of the year. [58] He also won his first Gold Glove Award, awarded for outstanding defense. [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. 10,296, This story has been shared 9,641 times. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. Thanks for contacting us. [citation needed] In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 30, Rodriguez sparked controversy when he shouted during a routine play and an infielder let a pop fly drop, costing the Blue Jays three runs. He is a member of the University of Miami's board of trustees. [140], Rodriguez reported to New York Yankees' 2015 spring training camp three days early. WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. This article is about the baseball player. [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). [213] The drug is generally preferred in injected rather than oral form due to its cost. The two were together for about a year before breaking up in 2011. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. [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. [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. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. [66] Rodriguez also had to switch uniform numbers; he had worn 3 his entire career, but the number was retired by the Yankees in honor of Babe Ruth. [38], In 1997, Rodriguez batted .300 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs. All seven are members of baseball's Hall of Fame. [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. [260] The couple's first child, Natasha Alexander, was born on November 18, 2004. The couple has two daughters together. [86], After the season, Rodriguez was named the AL MVP for the third time in his career, receiving 26 first-place votes out of a possible 28. The answer is a bit complicated. [10] After an arbitration hearing, the suspension was reduced to 162 games, which kept him off the field for the entire 2014 season. [3][4][5] With a career .295 batting average, Rodriguez amassed over 600 home runs (696), over 2,000 runs batted in (RBI), over 2,000 runs scored, over 3,000 hits, and over 300 stolen bases, the only player in MLB history to achieve all of those feats. [266], Alex dated model, actress, and former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson beginning in late 2011 to 2015. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. [150], With his 666th career home run against Bud Norris of the Orioles on June 13, Rodriguez drove in his 2,000th and 2,001st career runs. [166][167] At the plate, he batted third and started as the designated hitter, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double. [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. 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. The Mariners selected Rodriguez first overall in the 1993 MLB draft, and he debuted in the major leagues the following year at the age of 18. [97] Rodriguez played 138 games during the 2008 season with a .302 average, 35 home runs, 103 RBI, and an AL best .573 slugging percentage. 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). Alex Rodriguez, who was a Major League Baseball player from 1994 to 2007, is best known for his business dealings and charitable activities. 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. The couple previously met at a Miami gym and tied the knot after six years of dating. [254], Rodriguez grew up with two half-siblings, Joe and Suzy, who were born in the Dominican Republic and are children from his mother's first marriage. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. [67], During his first season with the Yankees, Rodriguez hit .286 with 36 home runs, 106 RBIs, 112 runs scored and 28 stolen bases. In the top of the seventh, he hit his second, a two-run shot to dead center. Of the 41 times Rodriguez struck out with two outs, 20 came with runners in scoring position. [130] On August 11, Rodriguez hit his first home run of the season off Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. Rodriguez has been linked to some high-profile figures over the years, but has only married once. Before the 2004 season, Rodriguez was traded to the Yankees, for whom he converted to a third baseman to accommodate their shortstop Derek Jeter. [46] At the time, he was the youngest-ever player to record 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases, at 23 years and 309 days of age. [29] He became the first player since 1932 with 50 homers and 200 hits in a season, the third shortstop to ever lead the league in homers, and the second AL player in the last 34 seasons (beginning 1968) to lead the league in runs, homers, and total bases; his total base figure is the most ever for a major league shortstop. [185] He appeared in the 2020 Superbowl Hard Rock ad which also featured Jennifer Lopez. He added, "It's not just Yankees' management. [114] On August 14, Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals. [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. There were already problems, but Jennifer was really embarrassed by it.. When he went to have the cyst drained, it was discovered that he was also suffering from a torn labrum in the same hip. [223], On August 5, MLB suspended Rodriguez from August 8 through the end of the 2014 season for violating the league's PED policy. 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). Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and [29], On February 7, 2009, Sports Illustrated reported that Rodriguez tested positive for testosterone and the anabolic steroid Primobolan in 2003. [180][181], Rodriguez was featured in a 2010 Pepsi Cola commercial as a truck driver in a fleet of delivery trucks simulating players in a baseball game. However, the Major League Baseball Players Association vetoed the deal because it called for a voluntary reduction in salary by Rodriguez. He signed two of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. 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. However, Rodriguez denied through a representative that he ever participated in illegal poker games. [209][216] Rodriguez said he and a cousin (whom he refused to name) bought an unidentified drug over-the-counter in the Dominican Republic, where it is "known on the streets as boli or bollee. [59], The 2003 season was Rodriguez's last year with the Rangers. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. 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). Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. In Game 3, Rodriguez hit what appeared to be a double off a camera perched atop the outfield wall, but after protest by Yankee manager Joe Girardi, the play was reviewed and ruled a home run. [163] However, for much of the season, Rodriguez notably struggled to adequately produce, enduring prolonged slumps as his role dwindled from everyday designated hitter to pinch hitter. The organization. They reportedly split in 2014 because Rodriguez was not ready for a higher level of commitment. 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. Rodriguez's power-hitting numbers improved with his move to the Texas Rangers. [173], Rodriguez is an MLB studio analyst for FOX Sports, working alongside Kevin Burkhardt, David Ortiz and Frank Thomas. In the top of the sixth, he hit his first, a solo dinger to left center. On April 21, 2008, Cynthia gave birth to their second child, Ella Alexander,[261] in Miami, Florida. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. "It was very loose. Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021that J-Rod was no more. 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. [47] In April 2015, Mike Trout reached the same milestone at 23 years and 253 days old. CNN . He would originally miss a total of 211 regular-season games plus any postseason games. 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. The Yankees went on to win the game, 105. On defense, however, he had the lowest range factor in the league at third for the second straight season (2.62). [80] On July 12, Rodriguez hit his 150th career home run in a Yankees uniform. [98][211] Because more than 5% of the samples taken from players in 2003 came back positive, mandatory testing of major league baseball players began in 2004, with penalties for violations. [212], Rodriguez absolved the players' union of any blame for leaking his positive test results, saying he alone was responsible for his mistakes. Alex Rodriguez married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002 and welcomed their two daughters, Natasha and Ella, via CheatSheet. [242] In 2017, A-Rod Corp gained the rights to develop UFC-branded fitness centers across southern Florida. 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. [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. Rodriguez independently sought a second opinion on his quad strain on July 24 with a doctor who stated that there did not appear to be an injury; the Yankees front office expressed further dismay, claiming that he violated league rules for seeking a second opinion without the team's permission. [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. He was married to a psychology graduate Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. 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. Canseco said his new book would have "other stuff" on Rodriguez, and called him a hypocrite. "[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. 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. [25], In 1994, Rodriguez made his professional baseball debut as a minor league player with the Appleton Foxes of the Class A Midwest League. It was the second time in four years that he had the surgery, although the operation was more serious than before. Being A-Rod should not change that fact. In March 2016, Alex Rodriguez started dating 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki. [74], When Rodriguez reported to camp in 2007, he had reduced his body fat from 16% the year before to 9%. I did take a banned substance. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975), nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American former professional baseball shortstop and third baseman, businessman and philanthropist. He played at a high level in his three years with Texas, highlighted by his first AL MVP Award win in 2003, but the team failed to make the playoffs during his tenure. [36] At 21 years and one month, he was the 3rd youngest AL batting leader ever behind Al Kaline (20) in 1955 and Ty Cobb (20) in 1907, and the third-youngest player in history with 35+ homers. 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. He led the AL in home runs (54), RBIs (156), slugging percentage (.645), OPS (1.067), total bases (376), and times on base (299), and was second in hit by pitch (21), extra-base hits (85), and at bats per home run (10.8), fourth in on-base percentage (.422) and sacrifice flies (9), seventh in walks (95) and plate appearances (708), eighth in intentional walks (11), and ninth in games (158). WebShortly after celebrating their two-year dating anniversary, the couple announced their engagement in March 2019. Yankees team president Randy Levine expressed negative comments towards Rodriguez, saying that he would "feel happy if Rodriguez never played again". [95], Rodriguez hit his 549th home run in a September 3, 2008, game against the Tampa Bay Rays. [183], In 2019, Rodriguez was featured in a Planters Super Bowl commercial, where he is watching the game and about to snack on some kale chips but Mr. Peanut drives in to stop him from eating kale and instead snack on some Peanuts. 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]. He was the only player to do so; the others accepted season-ending 50-game suspensions without appeal. His 47 home runs from the third base position are a single-season American League record. He also had 36 home runs with 123 RBIs. On January 16, 2013, Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery in his hip to repair a torn labrum. [82], Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run against pitcher Kyle Davies of the Kansas City Royals on August 4. Her dating history includes Cynthia Scurtis (2002 to 2008), Bethenny Frankel (2009 to present), and In August, The Mariners optioned Rodriguez to the Calgary Cannons of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL). [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. 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