Series synopsis
Alex vs ARod is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on November 6, 2025. It stars Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr. and Lou Piniella.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A baseball icon faces himself.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alex Rodriguez as Self
- Derek Jeter as Self
- Ken Griffey Jr. as Self
- Lou Piniella as Self
- Michael Kay as Self
- Mike Francesa as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 6, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part I Drafted first overall in the 1993 Major League Baseball draft, 18-year-old Alex Rodriguez quickly rises 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. |
November 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Part II 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. |
November 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
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. |
November 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 6, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |