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Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez (born July 27, 1975) is an American professional baseball player of Dominican parentage. Nicknamed "A-Rod", he currently plays third base for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is considered one of the best all–around baseball players of all time.




Yankees Injury Notes: A-Rod Adds To Workload, Teixeira Bats In Simulated Game

By: WFAN

21May2013

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez started his third week of on-field work by adding defensive drills and hitting in a cage.

Cashman’s “Bad” Moves Once Again Proving Critics Wrong

By: Double G Sports

20May2013

This was supposed to be the year when it all fell apart. When the 18 year Yankee dynasty of five world series rings, 13 division titles, three wild cards and a staggering league high 1,731 wins would all come crashing down with the force of the same...

Alex Rodriguez Starts Defensive Drills, Hitting in a Cage

By: Call to the Pen

20May2013

Nearly forgotten about amid the growing collection of players on the disabled list for the New York Yankees, third baseman Alex Rodriguez has reportedly started to ramp up his rehab activities as he continues to work out at the team’s Extended Spri...

Yankees Designate Alberto Gonzalez, Acquire Reid Brignac From Rockies

By: WFAN

18May2013

Yankees have acquired infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash, adding a left-handed bat to the group of backups filling in.

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees, Roc Nation Sports Have Had Discussions About Cano

By: WFAN

17May2013

The club has "had several conversations with Roc Nation Sports about Robinson Cano’s future with the team," Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner told reporters on Thursday, according to the New York Daily News.

Injury Updates: Pineda, Hafner, Joba, More

By: River Ave Blues

16May2013

Got a trio of injury updates to pass along… Michael Pineda (shoulder) will throw 50 pitches in an Extended Spring Training game tomorrow. Brian Cashman has said they want to stretch him out to 65 pitches before sending him out on an official re...

Mayweather Jr. Named Highest-Earning Athlete In America By SI; A-Rod, Johan Crack Top 15

By: WFAN

15May2013

Locally, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (out until after the All-Star break) came in at No. 9 and the Mets' Johan Santana (out for the season) came in at No. 13. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (out until after the All-Star break) is No. 19.

The 1st Big Bopper Is Back: Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson From DL

By: WFAN

14May2013

Granderson was activated on Tuesday by the Yankees, and in the lineup against Seattle batting fourth and playing right field. New York optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre...

Don’t Make Me…

By: Bronx Banter

10May2013

 Quelle Horreur! Our pal Emma defends Alex Rodriguez: In the wake of the Biogenesis clinic scandal,...

Keidel: Should Derek Jeter Retire?

By: WFAN

10May2013

Only the most jaded Jeter fans could ignore the obvious. Derek Jeter is older, slower, and injured. There will be a day when he can't play anymore.

Yankees: Alex Rodriguez vs. David Ortiz

By: Lady Loves Pinstripes

10May2013

Since coming off the DL on April 20th, Red Sox David Ortiz (aka. Big Papi) has had one of the hottest bats in baseball. To quote CBS Boston’s Dan Roche: There were some out there who didn’t think Big Papi would return (because his Achilles was so...

Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira, Pitcher Ivan Nova Making Progress

By: WFAN

7May2013

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says he could be ready to take on-field batting practice for the first time on Friday since hurting his right wrist two months ago.

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Nationality: United States of America
Date of Birth: 1975-07-27
Gender: M
Height (meters): 1.92
Weight (kg): 86
Team: New York Yankees
Jersey Number: 13
Position: Third baseman
Started Playing: 1994