Weeks After Firing 2 NBA Millionaires, ESPN Gets Shunned by Millionaire Yankees Icon Alex Rodriguez as He Signs Bumper Deal With Rivals

Alex Rodriguez may have retired years ago, but his tryst with baseball continues. The controversial star, best known for his time with the Pinstripes, made waves during his playing career by being one of the best-paid players in the Major League. And he isn’t slowing down post-retirement.

Per a report by Alex Weprin from THE Hollywood REPORTER, the former Yankees slugger has recently agreed to pen a new contract which will come into effect after his current contract with ESPN. The deal would mean changes to the star’s appearance schedule as we know it today. But the fans will indeed have more A-Rod.

Alex Rodriguez Signs A Lucrative 3-Year Deal With ESPN’s Rival

Alex Rodriguez has been rounding the broadcast channels as he did the bases during his playing career. The star appears on several ESPN Network and Fox Sports shows, dishing out his regular analysis. However, the new deal could mean that the star seems exclusively on Fox Sports for his lucrative contract.

According to Weprin, while the exact details of the deal remain unavailable, he reported that A-Rod has signed on a 3-year deal with the Fox Sports Network. The deal could see him become the highest paid baseball analyst on television.

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The new deal would also mean that Alex Rodriguez would appear exclusively on the Fox Sports Network. This would mean that the star would no longer appear on any ESPN Network shows after the 2023 MLB Season.

A-Rod’s Broadcasting Career So Far

Rodriguez began his career as a TV analyst prior to his retirement in 2016. Rodriguez appeared on the post season coverage by the Fox Sports Network in 2015, and 2016. While still donning the Pinstripes, A-Rod helped to get the network key recognition for their coverage.

A-Rod starred in ESPN’s coverage of Sunday Night Baseball in 2018. However, he was pulled from the show amid a rehaul in 2022. With Sunday Night Baseball undergoing a change, Rodriguez was given charge of the “Kay-Rod Cast” on ESPN. A show he co-hosted with Yankees announcer Michael Kay as an alternate cast.

While on the Kay-Rod Cast, Rodriguez saw a host of controversies coming his way. But the star has emerged with a reputation for solid analysis and seems well-liked by the fans. Starring on the Fox Network with friend David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz, the banter next season could be delightful for the fans.

Rodriguez will now be eager to get going on his new coverage, which will see him on a network that has recently put its arms around baseball like ESPN has not shown intent to.

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