Alex Rodriguez announces his MLB retirement

New York Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez announces his plan for retirement from Major League Baseball.

[@stevec1989]

By the end of his career, Arod had clearly changed as a person. He wanted to be better. I’ll never forget that 2015 swan song year he had. All the young players rallying around him. He became everything he always wanted to be to us.

[@johnglenson625]

Love Arod he grew up and matured as a man. Steroids or not he’s got one hell of a baseball resume’

[@MISTERBLVNCO]

That was one of the best seasons ever. All the hate. He was written off. Had an MVP caliber year. My favorite player ever

[@CoupleofLifters]

I don't care what any of you haters say. Alex Rodriguez was hands down, the best baseball talent to ever play the game. People are butt hurt b/c he made millions of dollars. A-Rod has been my favorite player of all time. I remember watching him in Seattle when I was just 7 or 8. At 24, he is still my favorite. I appreciate everything he did for the game and I will miss watching him play. A-Rod, you're the man!

[@TerminatorfJesusChristisLordof]

Can you answer my question, How many millions is Alex Rodriguez going to fit in his coffin when he dies? Much less his luxury everything? Use your common sense, God gave you common sense.

[@LukeMitbo]

"Hands down the best"???? You've gotta be joking

[@bradykuhns3005]

guess me and you are the only ones that think that

[@mitchhammond3213]

Funny joke

[@A_Final_Hit]

The best to ever play the game? What a joke. He's not even the best Yankee, Ranger, or Mariner. A-Rod had tons of natural talent, but completely disgraced himself and tarnished his legacy by juicing.

[@stevenickerson4581]

I'm a redsox fan and I always admired you AROD, I always wished you played for our Boston Redsox. I was always a fan of you when some were not

[@Interstella-ni3vh]

Steve Nickerson Nope. Great player. Horrible personnel...he would've been cancer in the locker rooms and team chemistry with all the issues he was going thru back then. Plus we won 3 WS without him. As a Bosox fan, Im glad the trade never went thru.

[@jadynmorales662]

I'll miss him 😘❤️💟😭😭😭 as a die hard Yankee fan

[@bmoreravenspsn]

Everyone is cheating, he just got caught

[@rogelioybarra4068]

one of the great yankees of all time

[@SkeletonBones_Ghoulie]

Who???

[@danielurquiza3797]

It’s 2023, almost 2024 and I still cry watching this

[@allenh3072]

Arod u made mistakes ur human people can hate but I'll always appreciate what u did for my Yankees I will always u

[@allenh3072]

Miss* u

[@jzzisk]

Agreed

[@dirtybaytexas]

cheater

[@allenh3072]

+dirtybaytexas congrats bro everyone makes mistakes accept it he learned from it and I won't judge him but if it makes u feel better go ahead

[@dirtybaytexas]

+Allen H. but he did not learn from it dats the funny part ...he was caught again

[@lynsiebishop1348]

I'm no A-Rod fan but it's sad to see him go.

[@Richardarbizo]

coming from a Dodgers fan, thanks for allowing us to witness your career.

[@si_quest]

I think he's sad that his retirement hasn't made as much news or been as big a deal than it would have. Once a cheater always a cheater

[@richardc1409]

Yep

[@alexanderlafontaine147]

+Optimus Dime Like he accomplished something? Fuck u even though he made mistakes he accomplished so much in the game. Go home and look at his numbers there stupid. He hit 358 when he was 20 years old in 96 learn stuff kid.

[@michaelcarroll5358]

+Alexander LaFontaine well Ya know steroids help a lot.

[@smirkingdevil]

+Alexander LaFontaine This is not the same human you remember from 1996. Just one look at his size tells you all you need to know.

[@ajworkman756]

once a legend, always a legend .

[@spadorade]

Guys, I fucking love chicken parmesan.

[@pearlfountain]

+BlackHorseGamer oh my god the memories

[@matthew-qe8lx]

Same

[@Japan4shashy]

you what I love more than chicken parmesan........ KNOWLEDGE

[@josephscaduto9971]

If you don't like chicken parmesan, you deserve to be suspended for as long as A-Rod was in 2014.

[@gengarpegasus8990]

I grew up watching Alex alongside Jeter owning the league. Now to see them both gone makes me really feel older

[@slovesjesus]

A-rod is a strong humble man it was humiliating for him to sit on that bench not being able to play yet he turned the other cheek and was wise while Girardi and the Yankee organization shamed him and humiliated him to the last point, he has to retire now wanting to achieve 700 homers but it was basically impossible with this team dont get me wrong i love the Yankees but what they did to Alex was unacceptable, but everyone saw what a strong and positive man he was, u CANNOT say that he isn't.

[@lkcjr58]

Congratulations , best wishes , May your life next adventure be as Awesome 🙌🏼🙏🏼❤️💫

[@johnpestano2549]

wow first Tex now Alex well these two were good Yankees I know Alex has had his problems being in New York and with the Yankees but I'm happy he found peace within himself and he wants the organization to do well without him

[@danphan6609]

I'm crying right now goodbye Alex we will miss you

[@dylantrilliams170]

As a Yankees fan it's sad to see him go, I know he made some mistakes in the past but he's still a great ball player!

[@Slendermanstealer]

Back when the Yankees were fun to watch. In the 90s...Oh the memories.

[@EarthTrauma]

finally....a comment that makes sense.

[@josephscaduto9971]

I’m a Mets fan, but I think he was better than Jeter

[@verzayce]

The baseball world will miss you arod😢

[@OfficialSandfreak1]

lol when he starts crying you can hear the cameras speed up 100% hahaha

[@justinmaxon12]

I noticed that too lol but I was thinking like dam these reporters got no chill lol

[@justinmaxon12]

just watched it again lol it's pretty funny

[@benw1544]

The steroid industry just tanked

[@albaniahenriquez1713]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC we all love you and we are proud of you Alex Rodriguez. Thank you for bring our country to the top.

[@lamelmazerouno9332]

this clown should be band from baseball, his been caught juicing up more than any in the game, yet miami marlins are talking about signing him, please commissioner don't let this happen, and get rid of this disgrace of a player

[@x2ceyez]

fact is every single team has had someone that used steroids, nobody is innocent. that being said A Rod was a PoS person in general, and he was a cheater. He was also one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Yes Roids help you play better, and recover from injuries faster. But you dont just take roids and then wake up the next day and blast over 600 hrs because of that. He still had talent and still had to put in effort and time to practise and become the player he was. The last 20 or so years have been plagued with Roid abuse and countless greats have taken roids such as Bonds, McGuire, Sosa, Palmero.

[@CarsonClaws]

Why can't he finish the season?

[@andym5712]

Because they have nothing to do with him he is just benched

[@TheWingmanPro]

Why is he benched?

[@SuperPhilly5]

because he sucks

[@CloroxBleach69]

I feel so old now

[@louisvalentino6685]

He fucked up and he knows it. You can tell he was sincere and really loves the game. Everyone tries to be the best they can be, but he didn't do it correctly. I really believe he's sorry for it. But that's just me.

[@stephenm8725]

Alex comes off as sincere here. I feel bad for the guy. Yeah, he fucked up but give him a break. Thanks for the memories Alex. For all his flaws, he really did some great things for the Yankees.

[@JoeBudd-D]

he's a good guy overall

[@JoeBudd-D]

***** everyone did and does

[@SFK360]

I don't feel bad for him. The guy made his own bed with all the lying. But dude is crushing it on FOX, as someone that grew up watching him in Seattle, I really enjoy him.

[@Munchei420]

No matter what A-rod is top 10 players of all time

[@PiazzaGurl]

People said he faked those tears. Over 20+ years in the game... now he’s sad. That’s half his life playing baseball. Despite the controversy, Baseball is all he did. And even the controversy he can cry even thinking her effed up. He began at 18. Thats tough. People always saying he not even crying he’s laughing or smiling. Hello, people laugh to hide emotions. Defense Mechanism. It’s normal.

[@NFmangatoo]

Dang it's crazy how I can see all the best players I enjoyed seeing playing as I was young retiring now. This is sad and I really like the teams because of the players in a lot of cases.

[@JudgeSoto24]

Why am I 5 years late to this video?!?!?

[@Dontdoittoyoself]

It still bothers me that survey testing list hasn't been made public.

[@TheFly212]

How much did he get??? Like 220 million. He'll be fine

[@goldenboyx92]

A-Rod was a big part of the '09 World Series winning Yankees. How quick people are to turn their back on players ands call them a bum/cheat. Due is one of the best of all time. Roids don't help with contact and back ting averages that's all skill.

[@dravenbbs66]

So many butt hurt people in this comment section lol. Alex Rodriquez has so much money he doesn't give a shit about what anyone thinks about him. The man was talented with or without any steroids and is one of the greatest baseball players ever.

[@IMainMako]

no really hard to be good when your all juiced up

[@lcoop3505]

what does having money have to do with substance abuse or that he doesnt care what anyone thinks?

[@salvation386]

I'm giong to his last game sub to me and u will see the Vlog of it

[@emmanuelmatos3051]

Love him or hate him you will remember him... He'll be that player that isn't values until his gone Thanks A-Rod for great years with the Yankees

[@Michael-gf6py]

Thank you! As you know do not listen to the haters for they will always be! But listen to those who have loved your family, friends only wish the best in mentoring and any other adventures you go onto! mrs. Sweeden , and fans

[@jnats34]

idc if he cheated he was my hero growing up!

[@SuperPhilly5]

cheating hero wow that says a lot about you

[@MrUrmother22]

been a yankee fan for my entire life. Arod has made some fuck ups, but he has been one of the greatest ever. im glad he was a yankee, thank you Arod. dont trip on the haters

[@GLee-oe3op]

That opens up a spot in the DH role for Jose Bautista or Edwin Encarnacion

[@progrod8915]

I don't care what anyone says, A-Rod is and was one of the greatest baseball players of all time hands down. Roids or not he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

[@tanflo]

hell no

[@josephshagoury9877]

+Tanner Flores when you only like a guy because you have the same last name

[@progrod8915]

+poppy joe I can assure you that there are several people with my last name who hate Alex.

[@1945joshuaruiz]

I remember how much my grandpa was happy when the news was heard when he came to the Yankees . My 7 year old self didn't know much about him except he was "the one" for Yankees . I liked him and people do things that are considered cheating because I can understand from an athletes point of view that you want to be simply the best and having such expectations is pressuring . I'm glad he has a least 1 World Series ring and isn't a douchebag outside the field like most athletes are . Thank you

[@maxberglind3275]

everybody has an edge these days

[@franciscofabela2238]

even though he tested positive, he is still one of the greatest of all time.

[@dameschemin8464]

So ALEX Caceres and Yair RODRIGUEZ just fought last night, and Alex Rodriguez retires today. Illuminati confirmed

[@InthePaintPitching]

He's only human. Baseballs greatest hitters club.

[@giasamuel7822]

Probably tested positive for roids again

[@therock809]

Dam man i never been able to see him or jeter or Rivera or any of my favorites players play live cause I never had enough money to go see him I've been a Yankee since I was born and raised in New York, and now my favorite baseball player is retiring and I can't even go see him play at least for his last time. I'm enlisting in the military and I told my self when I get enough money I'm gonna go see him play before he retires now I'm screwed same thing with Jeter but this isn't about me Alex your the best baseball player of all time dude I'm definitely gonna watch your last game brother you had a long run if you gonna go out end it with a huge Bang a Home Run I know you at least have one still left in you.

[@giasamuel7822]

Tickets are cheap 5$ 10$

[@asapxmanny7606]

true

[@sampope919]

He's definitely not the best player of all time and he's not even one of the best players of all time

[@LukeMitbo]

+Sam Pope agreed

[@Dimelo.R]

If only he didn't take drugs...

[@thekingchrissyg]

Sucks to see him go, but it's time as he really is performing awful. You could tell he had a lot of heart for the game though; if he hadn't got caught up in steroids, he could have been one of the greatest to have played the game.

[@freddyfro]

Decent speech, but surprised and disappointed he didn't thank the Mariners for giving him his first opportunity in the Bigs as a rookie. If he somehow makes the HOF, then they gotta let Charlie Hustle, Bonds, and Canseco in as well.

[@JogaBonitoOfFifa]

Its a "Yankees Retirement" for a reason... he's remaining in the the Yankee Organization as a mentor.. no need for him to mention a different organization. That is like Kobe Bryant thanking the team that drafted him that he never even played for.

[@freddyfro]

+JogaBonitoOfFifa WRONG! This is a retirement of his baseball career, not just his Yankees career. Did you forget he was drafted by and played for Seattle from 1994-2000, 4 of those years as an AL All Star? You make a comparison to Kobe, who was drafted by the Hornets, but never played for them. That comparison is so beyond dumb, it's not even worth a laugh. #GetYourFactsStraightBeforeYouComment

[@JogaBonitoOfFifa]

Yes.. I understand the fact that he played for them and was an All-Star. Clearly he did not feel it was necessary to mention them as he sees himself as a Pinstripe. Your need to put somebody down over the internet is not necessary because they made a questionable statement. Careful what you say over the internet, you don't know it could effect someone

[@JogaBonitoOfFifa]

And I don't know if you read, I clearly stated Kobe never played for the Hornets..

[@freddyfro]

+JogaBonitoOfFifa you, sir, are a world class idiot of epic proportions.

[@phosgene2]

when bonds was 41 he hit 0.270 with 26 jacks playing 130 games in the nl, not dh-ing. most of those games were in some of the least friendly hitters parks in mlb, including his home park. a-rod is only 40 and completely washed up. bonds drew 38 intentional walks at 41, a-rod 0 at 40.

[@MichaelPerez-he3sf]

Miss watching him play 😭😢

[@spazzdineveryway]

I will not miss ARod. Man, I miss the old Yankees...the Bernie Sanders, Jorge Posada and so forth. It was exciting to watch them back then.

[@JustinW7788]

lol Bernie Sanders? Anyways, the yankees are trying to get a new core like the old yankees with Frazier, Judge, Sanchez, Torres, Mateo, Severino, Bird, Kaprileon, and Rutherford.

[@spazzdineveryway]

Anyways, what? You said anyways like you just neck rolled and snapped your fingers like a fruitcake.

[@thekingchrissyg]

The fuck are you talking about Bernie Sanders. 2009 Yankees were the last great yankees - they need to rebuild. Arod could have been the greatest baseball player of all time if he hadn't done roids - he once was good, now he's trash so he's getting out. Chill out you bernie bro

[@spazzdineveryway]

Chill out? You're the one on that internet tough guy, cursing, cause I expressed an opinion on YT. Take that loud mouth glass jaw tough guy act up the block with the punks you scream on.

[@spazzdineveryway]

***** Thanks Bruni! Yep, that's him.

[@diar427]

He was the best of all time

[@Angel-bg3rf]

Anybody wanna buy my A-Rod all star game jersey. It has not a drop of sweat in it

[@Brand00d]

I want to see you eat it if you're the real shoenice

[@caseystanzione2279]

What size

[@toad349-7]

Eat it

[@phillyguy2157]

if you put fake ass on the back of it under his name..yeah I will buy it

[@jajajajajaja9110]

LMAO

[@jordanarias6601]

stay blessed (ALEX)👏👏

[@brendan12311]

Simply a legend. All those haters of his guy should just get out. 100% professional, you will be missed A-Rod. Lastly I just wanted to say this: heroes get remembered but legends never die. Great guy and great athlete.

[@tony_anello]

People talking about roids are the same people riding Big Papi through his final season. Guess what...he used roids too!

[@brycefloridagators]

Tony Anello BOW DOWN TO BOSTON BABY

[@checoPH]

Alex Rodriguez one of the best player in the gameof baseball period.

[@joelvega216]

You the man A Rod

[@martingondi6449]

Love you Alex.

[@crazedmartinez]

I hope the Yankees kept the receipt ..... ..

[@amreshbala7472]

Wow! What a teammate

[@superrobo-1162]

i love how all you hear is the sounds of cameras flashing lmao

[@fryricelover3358]

what! ah man i remember watching him and jeter when i was a kid, man

[@ohhhKrazy]

I still can't believe the seahawks didn't run the ball smh

[@joshusqua7561]

God bless you Ortiz...

[@wajahatali1234]

Oh well, it was unfortunately inevitable.Yankees are still within the 2nd wild card game, they just couldn't afford Alex's consistent lack of hitting.His production this year didn't warrant a full time nor a part time DH role.He had a very good season last year against all expectations, but this year was just not right for Alex since the beginning.I hope Alex continues to serve baseball in the form of coaching.Regardless of PED accusations and suspension, Alex was a gifted and a very very goodball player, 2 MVP awards speak for his class.Thanks for the wonderful memories through 22 years and best of luck in the future Alex.

[@himynameis_2346]

Just listen to all the camera shutters as he starts crying

[@mizuhala0130]

Damn... I'm holding my tear.

[@briandonovan7368]

Yankees should of let him finish the season!

[@nrod3625]

No matter what anyone says he's still a great player

[@nrod3625]

#NO13SS

[@misaelramirez3561]

A really great player.

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

I visited NY stadium on a tour and I just don't understand how Rodriguez was spared from the PED investigations and how he's allowed to have memorabilia and pictures in the Yankee Stadium with the real greats of the Yankees. I liked the guy until he used PEDs to earn millions of dollars and logged in statistics that were not acquired properly.

[@marvinguerraiglesias609]

we will never forget you

[@arizona15floyd94]

I'm gonna miss u arod😢😢😢

[@SuperPhilly5]

get a fuckin box pof tissues you fucken loser

[@KongListBlog]

"WAAAAAAAAA-AAH!" THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASEBALL!!

[@I-Wallace32]

My only issue with this is that he's not finishing the rest of the season. The least he can do is finish the year out.

[@elijahlyons6076]

Love you a-rod

[@datshitsreal4208]

Legend

[@JacobCruzMedranda]

I think he shouldn't be remembered as A-Roid. But as a all star and hall of famer. If you think about it, it's insane to think he played for 22 years! He devoted most of life to baseball

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

Yay Bonds will remain king for quite some more time.

[@mrkevincliff77]

Is he from Dayton, Ohio?

[@seandavis908]

HOORAY! Hallelujah!

[@smashbrospippop1931]

Yankees are paying him millions to sit on the bench! This will help a lot

[@IMainMako]

I guess he is going to be an advisor

[@andrewaldag2000]

People say he's only good when he's on steroids but they aren't even half as good as him when hes not smfh

[@whiskeyopsonps4497]

Thank you A-Rod.

[@kareemawad35]

Holy Shit the Haters in this comment section. He did Steroids once and got banned for it, he did his time for the crime. He's still one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. Fuck the Haters.

[@aaronmittlieder1827]

Join the club with Barry bonds bud. A-Roid will always fail drug tests in my heart.

[@benvanelli1241]

I'm in the mood for steroids now

[@ryanfox5895]

Typic KZbin comments section. Talking shit on the internet but wouldn't say any of it in the dudes face.

[@JasonRelaxation]

He didn't want to forget anyone besides family friends team mates and coaches so why did he have to write it down and of course Stieinbrenner family or whatever the spelling of his name is

[@rayf1015]

He ain't retiring, he gonna end up playing somewhere else

[@someshittomakeyouhappy]

Raed Farraj nope

[@maximilionpegasus2657]

Who's Alex Rodriguez?

[@AtillatheHun]

yay about damn time

[@moseyrecords5570]

what does this mean money wise for the Yankees

[@Slendermanstealer]

They are trying to rebuild

[@Jckuz1man]

Trending with 6000 views? Hmmmm

[@mateogarcia9151]

Please don't bring politics into this you weeb

[@freemyboitrump]

trump all the way

[@mateogarcia9151]

Asuka best waifu lmao okay then you social outcast

[@Jckuz1man]

+Young T but the joke didn't make sense

[@blacklight22597]

+Asuka best waifu sounds like u got triggered hahaha

[@strom6592]

He was a couple home runs off 700

[@Slendermanstealer]

+AnalTortilla Yup. and all this basically eliminates him from being a hall of famer

[@moviemaniac9518]

He's 4 home runs away from 700, why not go after that, then retire?

[@Pixley7]

Everybody shits on Arod for taking steroids but forget that Big Papi and Manny took them too