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Alex and his family in New York

2009-07-04T05:04:00.000-07:00

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Alex Rodriguez and his family were spotted put in New York on July 2. Alex was seen kissing his daughters, Natasha, 4, and Ella, 1, whilst talking to ex-wife Cynthia, 36.
Source: NY Post

Could there be another A-Rod?

2009-07-02T04:58:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez' thirteen-year-old nephew wants to play in the Majors when he is older, just like his All-Star uncle. According to the NY Daily News, Joe Dunand Jr. wants to be known as Lil' Joe, and according to the paper, Joe is a spitting image of Alex, 34. Joe is the son of Alex's half brother, Joe Dunand Sr, and he has recently been taking batting practice at Jose Martinez' Baseball Made Simple Accademy in New York.
For quotes from Joe and Martinez, click here to read more!

Alex June 25

2009-06-26T04:50:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on June 25. The photo is taken before a game against the Atlanta Braves.

Alex spent Thurday night partying?

2009-06-22T04:53:00.000-07:00

He was too tired to play on Friday night, but according to the New York Post, Alex had spent Thursday night partying with rumored girlfriend, Kate Hudson. The Post reports that Alex, 33, and Kate, 30, left the party at around 2:30 in the early hours of Friday morning. Alex did not play in the Yankees' game in Florida that night due to "fatigue".
Information found at: NY Post

Alex on June 19

2009-06-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex during the Yankees game against the Florida Marlins in Florida last night. Alex was unable to play due to fatigue.

Alex's mother and daughter due to attend Yankees game in Florida

2009-06-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez was benched on Friday due to fatigue. Many of Alex friends and family had been expected to attend the game, including Alex's mother Lourdes, and his four-year-old daughter, Natasha. Alex however informed them not to attend after he was unable to play on Friday night. It would have been Alex's first game played where he grew up. He is expected to be benched again today (Saturday)
Click here for the full article.
AP

Alex June 18

2009-06-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

The New York Yankees played the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium last night. Click here for a photo of Alex during the game.

Alex on June 14

2009-06-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex and Robinson Cano celebrating Cano's homerun last night at Yankee Stadium.

Alex on June 13

2009-06-14T11:11:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex playing last night at Yankee Stadium. He hit a homerun in the second inning.

Alex on June 11

2009-06-12T03:34:00.001-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex during last night's game against the Red Sox. Although the Yankees lost, Alex hit a two RBI double. Rain fell during much of the game in Boston.

Alex warming up on June 11

2009-06-11T08:32:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex warming up prior to the game against the Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park tonight.

Alex met Kate Hudson via a broker

2009-06-11T03:37:00.000-07:00

According to the NY Daily News, Alex Rodriguez met rumored new girlfriend Kate Hudson via a mutual friend, Adam Modlin. Modlin, who is a real estate broker introduced Alex, 33, and Kate, 30, at the Grand Opening of the Fontaine Bleu Hotel last November in Miami. Recent, rumors have been rife that Alex and Kate are dating, after she has been spotted at a number of Yankees' games, and the pair were seen leaving the 40-40 club on Sunday night separately.
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex on June 10

2009-06-11T03:30:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex attempting to tag out Boston Red Sox player JD Drew last night in Boston. The Yankees lost to the Red Sox 6-5.

Alex June 9

2009-06-10T03:26:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex during the Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston. The Yankees lost 7-0.

Alex out in New York on June 8

2009-06-09T03:42:00.000-07:00

Alex was spotted heading to a Yankees game on June 8 by Insight News and Features (INF). Click here to see some of the photos of him heading to the game. Alex's rumored girlfriend Kate Hudson was also seen out on June 8 - she went to dinner with the Black Eyed Peas' Fergie.

Alex coaches Little Leaguers in New York

2009-06-08T03:49:00.000-07:00

Click here for some photos of Alex with a Little League team in New York on Saturday, June 6. While Alex coached one team, actor Richard Gere coached the other, although most of the children seemed more interested in Alex, 33. Alex's team won the tournament, and straight after Alex left in a SUV. Alex was not available for questions after the game, but did answer a few before.

Alex at the 40-40 club on June 7

2009-06-08T03:47:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex leaving the 40-40 club in New York on June 7. Alex's alleged girlfriend, Kate Hudson, was also seen leaving the club, sparking rumors that they had been there together and just left separately.

Alex on June 6

2009-06-07T03:20:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex celebrating his homerun against the Tampa Bay Rays in New York on Saturday.

Kate Hudson comes to watch Alex play

2009-06-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

Actress Kate Hudson came to watch Alex's game on Tuesday night, and according to the New York Post, she went to see a televised version of his game against the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Although she only stayed one inning, she reportedly cheered throughout. Alex has been linked to Kate, 30, for the past few weeks, although stories originally came out in January. Alex, 33, met Kate last year at the opening of the Fontaine Bleu Hotel in Miami, and according to recently published reports, has been a fan since Kate was in Almost Famous in 2000. Representatives for Alex or Kate have not commented on these stories.
Information found at: NY Post

Alex on June 3

2009-06-04T09:47:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex hitting an RBI last night against the Texas Rangers in Yankee Stadium. The Yankees lost 4-2.

Alex on June 2

2009-06-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex congratulating teammate Jorge Posada in a game last night against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium.

Alex on June 1

2009-06-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on June 1 in a game against the Cleveland Indians. The game was played in Cleveland, and ended the series against the Indians.

Alex attends a basketball game

2009-05-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

Alex attended a basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers last night. Alex, 33, was seen talking to Yankee teammates Mariano Rivera and rapper Jay-Z. Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia was also in attendance. Click here for a photo of Alex and Mariano.

Alex on May 27

2009-05-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex before the final game in the series against the Texas Rangers last night.

Alex on May 26

2009-05-27T09:31:00.000-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex stood in the dugout last night during the Yankees game against the Texas Rangers.

Alex went 5-for-5 yesterday, May 25

2009-05-26T09:29:00.000-07:00

Alex matched a career high last night by going 5-for-5 against the Texas Rangers at Arlington Park, Texas. Click here for a photo. The teams wore red caps in honor of Memorial Day.

Alex on May 24

2009-05-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex last night during the Yankees' game against the Phillies, which was played at the new Yankee Stadium.

Alex on May 23

2009-05-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Click here to see Alex hitting a homerun yesterday (May 23). Alex helped the Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.

Alex on May 22

2009-05-23T09:23:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex hitting a homerun last night in the Yankees game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alex on May 21

2009-05-22T09:16:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 21, 2009, after the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. The score was 7-4.

More photos of Alex in New York with his family

2009-05-22T09:12:00.000-07:00

Click here to see more photos of Alex with Cynthia, 36, and Natasha, four, in New York earlier this week.

Alex out with Natasha

2009-05-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

INF
Alex Rodriguez was seen out with his four-year-old daughter Natasha in New York yesterday.
Picture linked from: Celebrity Baby Blog

Alex interview from May 20

2009-05-21T09:19:00.000-07:00

Click here for an interview with Alex on May 20. Alex appears later in the clip, and look out for four-year-old daughter Natasha!

Alex gets hit by a pitch on May 20

2009-05-21T06:22:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch from the Baltimore Orioles yesterday (May 20). The 33-year-old slugger was luckily unharmed. Click here for a photo.

Alex on May 19

2009-05-20T06:20:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex fielding a hard grounder on May 19 at Yankee Stadium

Alex linked to Kate Hudson again

2009-05-19T09:06:00.000-07:00

According to the NY Post, Alex Rodriguez was spotted with Kate Hudson at the mustang Grill over the weekend. Kate, 30, went to see Alex play at Yankee Stadium on May 15, and the two reportedly went to dinner afterwards. Alex, 33, met Kate at the opening of the Fontaine Bleu hotel last year, and they reportedly went out to dinner in January. Of their latest rumored meeting, a rep for Kate Hudson was unavailable, and Alex representative said "No comment".
Information from: NY Post

Alex on May 18

2009-05-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 18 in Yankee Stadium. Alex is pictured with Derek Jeter. Alex hit a home-run, his fourth this year, in the first inning last night. The Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins, 7-6.

Alex on May 17

2009-05-18T08:57:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photograph of Alex on May 17. Alex hit another home-run today, his second in this series against the Minnesota Twins.

Alex on May 16

2009-05-17T08:54:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 16. Alex hit a home-run in the eleventh innning if the game against the Minnesota Twins, leading the Yankees to a 6-4 win. It is is only Alex second game at the new Yankee Stadium, and means he has two home-runs so far this season. Alex missed all of April and the start of May as he was recovering from hip surgery.

Alex on May 15

2009-05-16T08:52:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex last night, playing the first game in a series against the Minnesota Twins. It was also Alex's first game at the new Yankee Stadium. Alex seemed excited to see the new stadium.

Alex on May 14

2009-05-15T09:47:00.000-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex and Mark Teixeira celebrating the Yankees 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays last night in Toronto.

Alex talks about the new Yankee Stadium

2009-05-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about Alex talking about returning to Yankee Stadium tonight, in his first game at the new Yankee Stadium.

Alex on May 13

2009-05-14T09:17:00.001-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 13. Alex was laughing with his teammates during the warm-up for a game against the Toronto Blue Jays last night. The Yankees won 8-2.

Pete Rose believes Alex should still make the Hall of Fame

2009-05-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

Disgraced baseball star Pete Rose has said that he thinks that Alex Rodriguez should still make the Hall of Fame despite having taken steroids for three years in his early career. Rose, who was banned from Major League baseball for betting on his baseball team told the Dan Patrick show that "I'm willing to give a guy a second chance."
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex on May 12

2009-05-13T09:13:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 12. Alex is pictured with Ramiro Pena, AJ Burnett and Robinson Cano in the eighth innning. Alex hit an RBI last night.

Alex on May 10

2009-05-11T09:40:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 10. Alex went 1 for 4 last night meaning his abtting average so far this season is .182. Alex has only recently returned from hip surgery.

Alex on May 9

2009-05-10T09:39:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photo of Alex on May 9. Alex went 0 for 3 last night in his second game of the season, after recovering from hip surgery on March 9

Alex homers on first pitch of the season

2009-05-09T08:02:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez hit a home-run on the first day of his baseball season. Alex had hip surgery on March 9, and his first regular season game was not until yesterday (May 8). Just six minutes into the game against the Baltimore Orioles, Alex hit a three-run home-run, which helped lead the Yankees to the 4-0 win over the Orioles.

Alex on May 8

2009-05-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photograph of Alex playing his first Major League game this season

Alex to play Major League game tonight

2009-05-08T06:06:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about how Alex will play his first Major League game tonight since recovering from hip surgery on March 9. The Yankees will play the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards tonight at 7:05EST, and Alex is expected in the line-up.

Alex on May 6

2009-05-07T02:48:00.000-07:00

Click here for a photograph of Alex training on May 6

Alex slides for first time, goes 1 for 5 in training game

2009-05-06T13:14:00.001-07:00

Click here to read about Alex sliding for the first time since hip surgery on March 9 and his reaction. Alex may rejoin the Yankees on Friday, but Alex nor manager Joe Girardi are giving a definite date yet

Alex hits two-home runs in extended Spring Training game

2009-05-06T09:18:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about Alex hitting two home-runs in an extended Spring Training game, but how he may not return to the Yankees on Friday, according to Joe Girardi

David Ortiz speaks out in Alex's defense

2009-05-05T02:26:00.000-07:00

David Ortiz has been speaking out to defend New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez. Ortiz, who is a friend of Alex's, insists that Alex, 33, did not tip pitchers as Selena Roberts alleged in her just released book. Ortiz said that: "A-Rod, from how I know him, that's not how he plays the game."

Read more : "Teammates: A-Rod's no Yankee tipper"
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex plays seven innings

2009-05-05T02:20:00.000-07:00

Click here to read the latest on Alex's training, his reaction to it, and what Joe Girardi has to say about the day he is expected to rejoin the Yankees

Selena Roberts talks about the book

2009-05-04T05:18:00.000-07:00

Click here to watch and read some of an interview Selena Roberts gave on her book A-Rod:The Many Lives of Alex Rodriguez. The book is out today.

Alex plays defense for first time

2009-05-02T10:10:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about Alex's game today, and how he played defense for the first time since hip surgery on March 9

Alex on May 1

2009-05-02T07:45:00.001-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex playing an extended Spring Training game on May 1. Alex went 1 for 6.

Doug Mientkiewicz refutes stories that Alex took steroids in high school

2009-05-01T10:35:00.000-07:00

LA Dodgers player Doug Mientkiewicz told Yahoo! Sports that Alex Rodriguez did not take steroids in high school to bulk up. Stories published in the NY Daily News yesterday contained excerpts from Selena Roberts' new book A-Rod, and according to the book, Alex took steroids aged just 15. However, Mientkiewicz insists these allegations are false, pointed out that, at age 15, Alex hit puberty, and it was only natural for him to gain 25lbs at that age. Mientkiewicz insists that the Warriors, the team that both Alex and Doug played for were together 20 hours a day, and Alex could not have taken steroids. This is the second story leaked from Roberts' book that had been rejected by those who know Alex well.
Information: Yahoo! Sports

Ex-executive of the Texas Rangers says Alex didn't tip pitches

2009-05-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

Mike Cramer, ex-executive of the Texas Rangers, insists that Alex Rodriguez did not tip pitches. Allegations in Selena Roberts' new book say that Alex would tell friends on opposing teams what sort of pitches to expect, in the hope that they would help him later. However, Mike Cramer said that he had never or heard or seen anything of the sort. Cramer was the executive of the Texas Rangers when Alex was signed there from 2001-03.
Information from: NY Post

More information leaked from Selena Roberts' book

2009-05-01T10:25:00.001-07:00

The NY Daily News has released more information from Selena Roberts upcoming book a bout Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod. The latest stories allege that Alex, 33, insisted on having a basket of food in the changing room, and his toothbrush ready with toothpaste after each game. According to the latest story, Alex would also boast about his nights with strippers, and would make awkward advances on his teammates wives and girlfriends. Roberts' book is due to be released on May 12, three days before Alex is officially expected to rejoin the Yankees, although stories suggest Alex could return as early as May 9.
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex's homerun and his refusal to talk about the latest revelations

2009-05-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

Click here to see Alex hit a home run on April 30, and to watch him talk to the press afterwards, when he refuses to talk about the allegations in Selena Roberts' book

Alex talks about first game, not latest steroid allegations

2009-04-30T12:13:00.000-07:00

Click here to read Alex's response to the intra squad game he played this afternoon

Alex on April 30

2009-04-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

Click here for the latest photo of Alex, playing in a game againzt a Minor League team today

Alex to play game against farmhans today

2009-04-30T03:12:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about a game against farmhands that Alex Rodriguez is expected to be participating in today.

New book claims Alex took steroids in high school

2009-04-30T03:03:00.000-07:00

Selena Roberts book "A-Rod" claims that Alex took steroids in high school, according to the NY Daily News. The book suggests that Alex took steroids from as young as 15, whilst fellow Major League players claim Alex, 33, was using steroids during his time with the Yankees. However, although Alex has recently admitted to using PEDs, the Yankees third baseman insists it was only during his time with the Texas Rangers between 2001-03. According to the Daily News, the book is negative throughout, and tries to paint Alex as egocentric. Roberts also alleges that Alex tried to bribe opposing teams by telling them the type of pitches they would get, in the hope that they would help him later. There is no comment from Alex's publicist yet.
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex video from Tuesday

2009-04-30T02:52:00.000-07:00

Click here for the latest video of Alex. There is full analysis of his performance.

Alex could return to the Yankees in 10 days

2009-04-30T02:50:00.000-07:00

Click here to read how Alex might return to the Yankees in 10 days, and what his surgeon has to say about Alex's healing hip

Latest on Alex's possible early return

2009-04-29T03:42:00.000-07:00

There is more chance now that Alex Rodriguez will return to the Yankees earlier than expected. The 33-year-old third baseman may return a week earlier than his target date of May 15, if all goes to plan in the next few days of training. Alex had hip surgery on March 9 in Colorado to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.
Information found at: SI.com

Alex slides for first time

2009-04-29T03:18:00.000-07:00

Click here to read about Alex's first simulated game since hip surgery on March 9, and Alex's reaction to the game

Alex on third day of baserunning

2009-04-28T03:46:00.001-07:00

Click here to read Alex's reaction to his third day of baserunning, and what manager Joe Girardi has to say on Alex's progress since hip surgery on March 9.

Alex to start third day of baserunning

2009-04-27T09:20:00.001-07:00

Alex Rodriguez will begin his third day of baserunning today in Tampa. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Alex, 33, will increase the training that he has been doing in the past week. Alex had hip surgery in Colorado on March 9, and is expected to return to the Yankees on May 15, but this could be sooner. Girardi said there is a small chance that Alex may play Minor League games later this week.
Information found at: NY Post

Alex's replacement on disabled list

2009-04-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

When Alex Rodriguez left the Yankees for hip surgery, he was replaced at third base by Cody Ransom. However, on Friday night, Ransom injured his quad, and was placed on the 60-day disabled list, and has now been replaced with Angel Berroa. Berroa will fill in as third baseman until Alex, 33, returns. Alex is officially expected to return on May 15, but if the Minor League games that Alex is expected to participate in this week go well, he may return as soon as May 8.
Information found at: NY Daily News

Latest photo of Alex

2009-04-26T03:23:00.000-07:00

Click here to see what is believed to be a new photo of Alex training
Photo linked from: SI.com

Alex improving - may play Minor League games next week

2009-04-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

Alex has been sending text messages to his team from Tampa. Alex, 33, has been texting each afternoon after training, and has been happy with his day, MLB.com reports. Alex has been recovering from hip surgery on March 9, and Yankees GM Brian Cashman has suggested that Alex may be playing Minor League games as early as Friday.
Information found at: MLB.com

Alex increases running and hitting

2009-04-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

Click here to read the latest on Alex, including how he has increasing his hitting and running the bases, after recovering from hip surgery

Alex runs the bases

2009-04-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

Click here to read the latest on Alex, including his first day running the bases in Tampa

Alex says he feels great

2009-04-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez spoke with Yankees manager Joe Girardi on Monday night and told him that he "felt great". According to Girardi, Alex said he had a spring in his step. Alex, 33, has been recovering from hip surgery on March 9, and is officially scheduled to return on May 15, although some reports suggest he may return as early as May 8. Girardi cautions however that Alex playing in Minor League games is"still a little bit of time away".
Information found at: NY Daily News

Alex increasing onfield work

2009-04-21T09:49:00.000-07:00

Click here to read the latest on Alex

Alex may return May 8

2009-04-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

According to the NY Post, Alex Rodriguez may return to the Yankees a week earlier than previously thought. Alex may well rejoin his team on May 8, if he is thought to be fit enough. Alex had hip surgery on March 9, and had been expected to return on May 15.
Information from: NY Post

Ella turns 1

2009-04-21T02:37:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez's youngest daughter, Ella, turns one today. Alex, 33, is currently training in Tampa. Ella is Alex's second daughter with ex-wife Cynthia.

Alex sends Joe Girardi a promising text

2009-04-19T05:02:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez contacted Yankees manager, and said in a text message that "Everything's great." Girardi told the press "He's doing wonderful. There's a lot of things he still has to be able to do, though. It's a progression. There's a lot of things you're doing in three or four day increments to make sure he's all right." Alex, 33, seems to be progressing well in training, and has seemed positive whenever he has spoken to the press. Alex had hip surgery on March 9, and is due to return to the Yankees on May 15.
Information found at NY Daily News

Alex happy with training so far

2009-04-18T07:48:00.001-07:00

On Thursday, after his workout in Tampa, Fla. Alex told the New York Post that "I feel really, really good." Alex, 33, has been training in Tampa since Monday, follwing hip surgery on March 9. He is expected to rejoin the Yankees on May 15, if all goes to plan.

Alex talks about rehab

2009-04-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

Click here to hear Alex talk about his rehab

Alex took daughters to dinner

2009-04-17T10:29:00.000-07:00

According to the New York Daily News, Alex took his two young daughters out to dinner last week. Alex, 33, went to Miami's Grill with Natasha, 4, and Ella, 11 months.

Alex linked to another woman

2009-04-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

While Bethenny Frankel refused to comment on her rumored dinner with Alex Rodriguez last week, the New York Daily News reports that Alex, 33, has been spotted with another woman. Acvording to the paper, Alex was seen poolside with a woman in Miami, not long after her rumored dinner with Bethenny.

Alex hits three home-runs in training

2009-04-17T10:17:00.000-07:00

Alex Rodriguez has started training after recovering from hip surgery. Yesterday, during batting practice, Alex hit three home-runs.

Alex on April 14

2009-04-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex talking to team mate Mariano Rivera on April 14

Alex on April 13

2009-04-14T05:50:00.000-07:00

Click here to see a photo of Alex with Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter, on April 13