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A-Rod’s HBO Doc Debuts as He Concedes Hall of Fame Is Unlikely

Rodriguez presents a candid self-examination shaped by years of therapy.

Overview

  • HBO began airing the three-part series Alex vs. ARod on Nov. 6, with new episodes scheduled for Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.
  • Rodriguez told TODAY he does not expect Hall of Fame election, saying he broke the rules and accepts the consequence.
  • The documentary confronts his performance-enhancing-drug use tied to the Biogenesis scandal and the 2014 season-long suspension.
  • Rodriguez describes more than a decade of therapy, credits the late Dr. David Schnarch with helping him change, and urges a new culture around seeking help.
  • Directed by Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew, the series features interviews with figures including Derek Jeter and Ken Griffey Jr., while Page Six reported a premiere attendee claimed Chopra is a devoted Red Sox fan.