"Alex vs. ARod" sees Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez oversee the telling of his own story about how he became an all-time baseball great before scandal caught up with him and then how he turned his life around. As he has said, "Sometimes, the biggest opponent you face isn’t on the field - it’s in the mirror"...
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"Alex vs. ARod" premieres on HBO in the U.S. on Thursday, November 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. It is also available to stream on Max.
• U.S. — HBO/Max
• CAN — Crave
• U.K. — Sky Atlantic/Now (TBC)
• AUS — Max (TBC)
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His experience is not unique. Uber-talented and driven young athletes from ordinary backgrounds who suddenly find themselves dealing with incredible wealth, adulation and global fame and then temptations of various kinds populate every sport. For Rodriguez it was "performance-enhancing drugs" that ultimately led to his suspension by MLB for the 2014 season.
He apologized at the time and this three-part doc will no doubt bring yet more detail to bear on this and other controversies. It will also approach some mitigation in terms of the absence of his father from his life and how his actions have led him to become the most polarizing figure in baseball - can his achievements be celebrated or is everything tainted? Is his high-profile celebrity lifestyle a reward for cheating?
Part III of the mini-series is called "The Reckoning" and will feature Rodriguez talking about how he came out the other side of his experiences a chastened and wiser man and will include interviews with his ex-wife and two daughters plus several former teammates and journalists. Ultimately, it is an attempt by Rodriguez to demonstrate some humility whilst regaining control of the narrative surrounding his life.
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How to watch 'Alex vs. ARod' online in the U.S.
Watch 'Alex vs. ARod' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "Alex vs. ARod" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
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How to watch 'Alex vs ARod' online in Canada
You can catch "Alex vs. ARod" in Canada on Crave with the first episode slated for Thursday, November 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and the broadcast dates of the other two in our episode guide below.
Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month.
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How to watch 'Alex vs. ARod' in the U.K.
"Alex vs. ARod" has no broadcast date in the U.K. as yet but chould be available on Sky Atlantic and Now TV very soon. Check back here for details.
It will also be available for Sky subscribers to watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
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Alternatively, Sky Atlantic content is also available to watch via Sky Essential TV (Sky's most basic bundle includes Sky Atlantic, Discovery+ and Netflix Standard with Ads) for around £15 per month.
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How to watch 'Alex vs. ARod' online in Australia
"Alex vs. ARod" should drop in Australia on HBOMax with a relese date tbc. Check back here for details.
HBOMax plans start at AU$10.99/month
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Official 'Alex vs. ARod' Trailer
'Alex vs. ARod' - Episode guide
Season 01 Episode 01: "Part I – The Golden Boy" - Drafted first overall in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft, 18-year-old Alex Rodriguez quickly rises to stardom as a shortstop with the Seattle Mariners. Seven years later, his transformation into one of the most polarizing figures in sports begins when he signs a controversial, record-breaking contract with the Texas Rangers. (Thurs, Nov. 6)
S01 E02: "Part II – The Fall from Grace" - After three seasons with the Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez joins the New York Yankees and shifts to third base, with longtime captain Derek Jeter entrenched as the team’s shortstop. Soon, Rodriguez’s personal life dominates tabloid headlines and a 2009 report links him to past performance-enhancing drug use. That same year, he wins his first championship with the Yankees, capping an eventful chapter for the divisive star. (Thurs, Nov. 13)
S01 E03: "Part III – The Reckoning" - In 2013, a newspaper exposé once again links Alex Rodriguez to performance-enhancing drugs, triggering Major League Baseball’s longest-ever PED suspension and a storm of public hostility. Rodriguez eventually returns to the Yankees with a renewed mindset, setting the stage for a deeper reckoning with his past and a more grounded view of his future. (Thurs, Nov. 20)
'Alex vs. ARod' - Cast
- Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez - Self
- Derek Jeter (Baseball Hall of Famer) - Self
- Ken Griffey Jr. (Baseball Hall of Famer) - Self
- Lou Piniella (former MLB manager) - Self
- Cynthia Scurtis/ Rodriguez (ex-wife) - Self
- Natasha Rodriguez (daughter) - Self
- Ella Rodriguez (daughter) - Self
- Katie Couric (broadcaster) - Self
- Mike Francesa (broadcaster) - Self
- Michael Kay (broadcaster) - Self
- PLUS FRIENDS AND FORMER TEAMMATES
'Alex vs. ARod' - FAQ
What did Alex Rodriguez win during his baseball career?
14× All-Star (1996–1998, 2000–2008, 2010, 2011)
World Series champion (2009)
3× AL MVP (2003, 2005, 2007)
2× Gold Glove Award (2002, 2003)
10× Silver Slugger Award (1996, 1998–2003, 2005, 2007, 2008)
4× AL Hank Aaron Award (2001–2003, 2007)
MLB batting champion (1996)
5× AL home run leader (2001–2003, 2005, 2007)
2× MLB RBI leader (2002, 2007)
Who are some of the famous women Alex Rodriguez has dated, engaged or married in recent years?
Cynthia Scurtis
Kate Hudson
Cameron Diaz
Torrie Wilson
Anne Wojcicki
Jennifer Lopez
Kathryne Padgett
Jaclyn Cordeiro
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