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A-Rod HBO Doc Premieres as Rodriguez Concedes Hall of Fame Likely Out of Reach

The three-part series presents a candid look at his career through therapy-driven introspection.

Overview

  • Episode one debuts Nov. 6 on HBO and Max, with parts two and three scheduled for Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.
  • In a TODAY interview, Rodriguez said he does not expect Hall of Fame induction, stating he broke the rules and accepts the penalty.
  • The docuseries revisits the Biogenesis scandal and his MLB suspension, situating those events as central to his public legacy.
  • Rodriguez details years of work with the late Dr. David Schnarch, saying therapy "saved my life" and urging young athletes to seek help.
  • Directors Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew characterize Rodriguez as an "open book," with a New York premiere that drew Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and other notable guests.