In 1996, he became the Mariners' starting shortstop, won the major league batting title, and finished second in voting for the AL MVP Award. In 2012, he founded Monument Capital Management which had acquired more than $700 million of real estate assets as of 2019. 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. [98] Also known as methenolone or metenolone enanthate, it is the same steroid that Barry Bonds is alleged to have tested positive for in 2000 and 2001. [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. [122] The Yankees were eliminated by the Tigers in the 2012 ALCS. The report was compiled as part of Major League Baseball's 2003 survey to see whether mandatory random drug testing program might be necessary. In the top of the seventh, he hit his second, a two-run shot to dead center. 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. She also met his children and reportedly moved to Miami to be closer to him. [95], Rodriguez hit his 549th home run in a September 3, 2008, game against the Tampa Bay Rays. I loved it.. Despite good production, Rodriguez suffered the longest single-season home run drought of his career by not hitting one in 85 at-bats. JLo, 53, and Rodriguez's 2017 relationship was one of the biggest headlines of the year. 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. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, much to his dismay, soon revealed that Rodriguez's doctor did not have such authority to clear him. He led the American League in home runs, runs scored, and slugging percentage, and won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. [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. It's not happening. 660, tying Willie Mays for fourth on all-time list as Yankees beat Red Sox, 32", "Alex Rodriguez Passes Willie Mays for 4th Place on MLB's All-Time Home Run List", "Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees takes sole possession of all-time AL RBI list", "Career leaders & records for runs batted in", "Yankees trounce Tigers as A-Rod passes Roberto Clemente on all-time hit list", "Alex Rodriguez hits 3 home runs vs. "It was very loose. They would reunite in 2015 before breaking things off for good in 2016. 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. [272], In his free time, Rodriguez enjoys golf, as well as collecting art. One of those games reportedly turned violent and cocaine was openly used. Later in the top of the sixth inning, Rodriguez encountered Dempster again, hitting a 442-foot home run to straightaway center. He was regarded as the top prospect in the country. In 2011, Rodriguez batted .295 with 13 home runs and 52 RBIs prior to the All-Star break. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. 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. Despite a 24 performance with three RBI in Game 5, the Yankees lost 86 to force the Series to return to the Bronx for Game 6. [215] Additionally, his admission to three years of steroid use could be damaging to his image and legacy. The two had met at a gym in Miami for the first time. [152] Rodriguez' next home run was also his 3,000th career hit, making him the 29th player to reach the milestone. [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. ', The former Real Housewives of New York star confirmed in 2017 that she and A-Rod saw each other briefly, telling Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, I went out with him on two dates.. [254] Season 1 featured Kobe Bryant, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Mike Francesa, Michael Rubin and Barry Sternlicht. [2], Rodriguez began his professional baseball career as one of the sport's most highly touted prospects, and is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008. 2005 also marked the tenth straight season that Rodriguez scored at least 100 runs. [169], Rumors swirled regarding Rodriguez's future in baseball; the Miami Marlins were interested in signing him to play first base until his spokesman Ron Berkowitz emailed the media on August 15 and said on behalf of Rodriguez, "I want to put all this talk to rest about Alex playing for any team this season. WebLopez's third marriage was to Latin Grammy winner Marc Anthony, with whom she shares her twins Emme and Max. [144][145], Rodriguez played his first game after his suspension on opening day against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. 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. [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". The Im Real songstress, for her part, has been married three times. [182], Rodriguez is featured in a commercial for Guitar Hero World Tour, where he plays the guitar along with athletes Tony Hawk on drums, Kobe Bryant on vocals, and Michael Phelps on guitar. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. 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. Retired Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has been linked to all kinds during and after his first (and only) marriage. Alex married Cynthia Scurtis a former high school psychology teacher on Nov. 2, 2002. "[91], Teammate Mariano Rivera convinced Rodriguez to contact the New York Yankees ownership. 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). [6] The players' union later said that the 104 positive samples were in the process of being destroyed when they were subpoenaed by federal authorities in November 2003, making continued destruction "improper. The 10 RBIs were the most by a Yankee since Tony Lazzeri established the franchise and American League record with 11 on May 24, 1936. Rodriguez reached 30+ home runs for the 15th time in his career, tying Aaron for the most 30-home-run seasons in history. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. [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. The series focuses on Rodriguez mentoring athletes and entertainers who have fallen on hard times. His ex Jennifer Lopez is a co-investor. "[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 was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008. Galea confirmed to the Associated Press that he treated Rodriguez but said he only prescribed anti-inflammatories. [35] He connected for his first major league home run off Kansas City's Tom Gordon on June 12. [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. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis from 2002 to 2008 per Daily Mail, and they have two daughters together, Natasha and Ella. Orza and the MLBPA have denied the allegations. (Getty Images) That is, until very recently. "[170] Rodriguez ended the season playing 65 games with a .200 batting average, nine home runs and 31 RBIs. [216], Rodriguez said he would become a spokesperson for the Taylor Hooton foundation, which educates young people about the dangers of steroid use. The Yankees went on to win the game, 105. [29] He became the first Yankee to win the American League home run title since Reggie Jackson (41) in 1980. Despite this success, it was perceived as one of his lesser-accomplished seasons and was harshly criticized throughout the 2006 season. [237], A-Rod Corp has invested in various companies including coconut water brand Vita Coco, Wheels Up, Snapchat, and the virtual concert startup Wave. [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. [251], In July 2020, it was reported that Rodriguez and Lopez were leading a group of investors bidding on the New York Mets, and had moved to the second stage of the bidding process. 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. [116] On top of recovery, Rodriguez was facing serious allegations that he participated in illegal, underground poker games. [38], In 1997, Rodriguez batted .300 with 23 home runs and 84 RBIs. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. [241], Rodriguez invested in NRG Esports alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Rollins in 2016. [278] The new facility was renamed "Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field". It was the first All-Star start of his career and his second All-Star Game in two years. More From Harper's BAZAAR. The former couple started dating in March 2017 and got engaged just two years later. Lopez has walked down the aisle three times, while Rodriguez is preparing for his second time as a groom. [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. [243] That year, A-Rod Corp purchased a major equity stake in TruFusion, a Las Vegas-based fitness studio chain,[244] and invested in the beverage brand Dirty Lemon. [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. 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. "[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. Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit when he singled off of Sergio Valdez on July 9 at Fenway Park. In Game 3, he again hit a game-tying home run. He was the only player to do so; the others accepted season-ending 50-game suspensions without appeal. [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. On defense, however, he had the lowest range factor in the league at third for the second straight season (2.62). The relationship was short-lived, as the two split in 1998. [82], Rodriguez hit his 500th career home run against pitcher Kyle Davies of the Kansas City Royals on August 4. 9,641, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved They reportedly split in 2014 because Rodriguez was not ready for a higher level of commitment. 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. Often spotted in the stands cheering her man on, Kate Hudson dated the former Yankee for seven months, splitting December 2009. The couple has two daughters together. [209] Although he "certainly felt more energy", Rodriguez said it would be "hard to say" whether it gave him a competitive edge. [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. [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. 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. [9], In the off-season, during the week of January 19, 2015, it was reported that Rodriguez met with new Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred. Subsequently, Rodriguez issued a statement on his website, saying that he wished to stay with the Yankees. They reconciled in 2000 after Alex's then-girlfriend encouraged him to reach out to his father. [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. He also led the league in fewest at-bats per home run (12.9) and became the youngest player to hit 300 homers. 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. He signed two of the most lucrative contracts in baseball. The deal was worth $63million more than the second-richest baseball deal. [31] Rodriguez played in 17 games for the Mariners, compiling a .204 batting average, two RBIs, and three stolen bases. 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). He also tied for the league lead in extra-base hits (87) and ranked third in RBIs (135) and slugging (.622). Rodriguez played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners (19942000), Texas Rangers (20012003), and New York Yankees (20042016). Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021that J-Rod was no more. [11] On February 7, 2014, Rodriguez announced that he was dropping his lawsuit and accepting his suspension for the 2014 season. When asked by Andy Cohen whether her costume choice was odd given Rodriguez and Madonnasrumored romance, J.Lo laughed it off. The injury was later described as a non-displaced fracture. He was officially found to have violated the league's Performance Enhancing Drugs policy, specifically through the "use and possession of numerous forms of prohibited performance-enhancing substances, including Testosterone and human Growth Hormone, over the course of multiple years" and "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. "[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. One of the most controversial plays of Rodriguez's career occurred late in Game 6 of the 2004 American League Championship Series. [138] Rodriguez hired New York criminal defense lawyer Joe Tacopina. [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. [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. Page Six exclusively revealed in March in 2021 that J-Rod was no more. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other. 28,131, This story has been shared 16,639 times. 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. [166][167] At the plate, he batted third and started as the designated hitter, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double. [266], Alex dated model, actress, and former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson beginning in late 2011 to 2015. In 1993, Rodriguez became the first high school player to try out for the United States national baseball team. Rodriguez permanently joined the major league roster in August and got his first taste of postseason play, albeit just two at-bats. With one out and Derek Jeter on first base in the bottom of the eighth inning, Rodriguez hit a slow roller between the pitcher's mound and the first-base line. Prior to the season, Rodriguez opted to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.[73]. [179], Rodriguez appeared in The Captain, a 2022 miniseries about Jeter's life and career. The podcast interviews industry leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Rodriguez also became the first Yankee to hit seven home runs in the first ten games of the season. [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. Through the company, Rodriguez has invested in a series of companies in the technology, real estate, wellness, and entertainment industries. 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. [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. Rodriguez also supplied some late-game heroics. [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. [6][7] "Back then, [baseball] was a different culture," Rodriguez said. [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. 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. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. [29] He set a career high for walks (100) and became the only shortstop to have 100 runs, RBI, and walks in the same season. [121] He batted .111 in the 2012 ALCS. As Arroyo reached towards him, Rodriguez swatted at his glove, knocking the ball loose. [196], Much of the criticism regarding Rodriguez focuses on his alleged inability to produce hits in clutch situations. [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. [1] He is part owner of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves. The details around Lopezs first marriage arent very clear. He finished three points behind Gonzlez (290287), matching the second closest AL MVP voting in history. [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. Here's a timeline of their relationship over the years. [175] In the 2022 season, Rodriguez moved to a simulcast on ESPN2 that he co-hosts with Michael Kay. [153] With his next hit on June 20, Rodriguez surpassed Roberto Clemente, the eleventh player in MLB history to have recorded 3,000 hits. Alex Rodriguez got married once back in 2002 to Cynthia Scurtis. The proposed suspension would include a global lock clause, which would also prevent him from playing in other known leagues, such as Nippon Professional Baseball and the Korea Baseball Championship for example, as the leagues in those nations honor any suspensions imposed by MLB. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially broken off their engagement after four years together. Westminster won the high school national championship in his junior year. I dont know. Known for being the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Wojcicki also has two children. 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). [284] In 2017, Rodriguez and A-Rod Corp donated $500,000 to the University of Miami School of Business Administration. Rodriguez had repeatedly stated during the 2007 season that he would like to remain a Yankee for the rest of his career. [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. "[209][217] At Rodriguez's instruction, the cousin transported the drug into the United States. 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