Alex vs ARod: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and 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, Alex vs ARod explores the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in sports. 

With the benefit of hindsight and years of intense self-examination, Rodriguez confronts the personal struggles and controversies that shaped his journey from "Alex," a baseball prodigy abandoned by his father, to "A-Rod," the decorated MLB superstar driven by a relentless pursuit of greatness, no matter the cost. 

Featuring insights from family, friends, teammates, and broadcasters, the series 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.

Series details

• Title: Alex vs ARod
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Sports
• Premiere date: 2025-11-06
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-11-20
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: HBO
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 72 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 87663
• IMDb ID: tt38701473
• TVDB ID: 469331

Cast and credited roles

• Alex Rodriguez — Alex Rodriguez

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-11-06; final listed air date 2025-11-20; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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