Alex vs ARod

"A baseball icon faces himself."

From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, explore the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Alex vs ARod

First Air Date

November 6, 2025

Last Air Date

November 20, 2025

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

HBO Sports Documentaries Religion of Sports HBO Documentary Films

Networks

HBO

S01E03

Part III

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.

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