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A new documentary series about legendary Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez premieres tonight on HBO. “Alex vs. ARod” comes from Religion of Sports’ Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew, who previously made documentaries about Tom Brady and Russell Westbrook, among others. Per HBO, the three-part series “explores the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports” beginning with his childhood, through his early MLB career with the Mariners and eventually, his 12-season tenure with the New York Yankees that was marred by a season-long suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. The series also “examines the events that fueled Rodriguez’s rise and fall, as well as his extraordinary talent, his place in baseball history, and the personal growth that defines his life as ‘Alex’ today through interviews with Rodriguez himself; ex-wife Cynthia Rodriguez Nicolas; daughters Natasha and Ella Rodriguez; former MLB manager MLB manager Lou Piniella; Baseball Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and Ken Griffey Jr.; and broadcasters Katie Couric, Mike Francesa, and Michael Kay. ‘Alex vs. ARod’ release date and time “Alex vs. ARod” comes out at 9 p.m. ET tonight, Nov. 6, on HBO. The episode will release at the same time on the HBO Max streaming service. How to watch ‘Alex vs. ARod’ on HBO Max If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month. If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month. Philo is the latest streaming service to include HBO Max in bundles; after one week free, you’ll pay $33.00/month for over 70 live channels and access to HBO Max. ‘Alex vs. ARod’ episode guide and release schedule: “Alex vs. ARod” is a three-part documentary series, with the episodes airing over the next three weeks. Part 1: Nov. 6, 9 p.m. ET “Drafted first overall in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft, 18-year-old Alex Rodriguez quickly rose 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.” Part 2: Nov. 13, 9 p.m. ET “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.” Part 3: Nov. 20, 9 p.m. ET “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.” ‘Alex vs. ARod’ trailer Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post
