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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Rodriguez Says He's in the ‘Appointment Only' Phase of Parenting
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Alex Rodriguez is in the season of parenting where it's almost like 'appointment only,' he tells Parents. His eldest daughter Natasha, 20, is a rising junior at the University of Michigan, while his youngest Ella, 17, will be heading into her senior year of high school. 'They're so busy that when I get a little date for like an awesome dinner, I'm so fired up," he says. "It's just amazing to see them develop with high self-esteem, good purpose, and good intention in their life. And it's great to see them strive to reach their goals.' It doesn't hurt that they have their successful dad to look up to. Rodriguez, a former professional baseball shortstop who played on the Yankees for 12 seasons, has built a business empire as the chairman and CEO of his investment firm A-Rod Corp. The 49-year-old hopes his career is instilling important lessons in his kids, including treating people with respect, humility, and always pushing forward. 'I've gone through a lot of ups and downs. I've always been very transparent about my mistakes,' he shares. 'I hope they are learning from daddy's mistakes, and hopefully becoming a better version. And just obviously, the hard work and how important family is.' While Rodriguez is proud to watch his daughters grow, he's finding the transition to college difficult. "There's a special bond between dads and girls and it's scary," he says. "If I had a boy, I'd probably just throw him out on the field, and it's just less worry. But with your girls, you got to be more protective." To keep a strong bond with his daughters, Rodriguez says he's big on FaceTiming, texting daily, and keeping up with them on social media. In moments when he needs parenting advice, he leans on a trusted source. "The work I've done with my therapist the last 10 years, he's probably been my go-to person," he says. "It has brought a lot of awareness on how the girls think, and the importance of open communication." As for the type of dad he is? Rodriguez says he's all about "a lot of love, a lot of fun, with like 20% stern. I think they both kind of fear daddy a little bit, in a sense, where I don't think they want to disappoint, or they know that I have high standards for them." Rodriguez isn't slowing down. He's jumped into the podcast world with The Deal, co-hosting with Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly. Heading into season 3, the podcast tackles investing, strategy, and reinvention with high-profile guests, including investor and sports team owner Josh Harris, as well as Magic Johnson, who is appearing on an upcoming episode. "If you like music, sports, entertainment, and culture, this is your podcast," he says. Of course, he hasn't forgotten his baseball roots. Rodriguez partnered with Lysol to promote the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer in an effort to champion for two important sports officials. "Referees and umpires have the toughest job," he says. "You have to be so selfless, because even if you do a great job, you have nine people from one team screaming at you, the other ones screaming—no one's ever happy. It's a little bit like parenting...I love the partnership because we try to highlight people that are often not highlighted, and use our platform collectively to elevate refs and umpires." A-Rod, an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN, has been keeping up with the sport since retiring nearly a decade ago. He has nothing but positive things to say about his former team. "The Yankees are having a great season," he says. "They had a big obstacle when they lost Juan Soto, and I think Brian Cashman did an incredible job of redirecting the resources into getting a handful of players versus one. Max Fried jumps off the page because he's potentially going to be the Cy Young winner. And they have [Cody] Bellinger, and they moved [Aaron] Judge back to right field. So they took one negative and turned it into an incredible positive." He also uses his platform to advocate for young athletes. In a recent Instagram video, Rodriguez shared his belief that kids today play too many games, stripping them of the ability to learn the fundamentals. "I've always thought the process is greater than results," he says. "I just think that you get better by practicing, not just by playing. Think about baseball—you can play five games, and if you play shortstop, you might get one ground ball in five games. Versus if you practice for 30 minutes, you can catch 100 ground balls. So the old way was you practice six days to play one; today, it's like you play seven games with no practice." Baseball and business aside, Rodriguez says he's also making it a point to focus on what else brings him joy, particularly working out, family dinners, and family vacations. "I'm trying to have a more balanced life where you take care of yourself, your mind, soul, spirit," he says. "It can't just be all work. It can't be all fun. There has to be a balance." Read the original article on Parents
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A-Rod: Judge & Ohtani are baseball's Magic & Bird
Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz spoke with 3-time baseball MVP and MLB on FOX commentator Alex Rodriguez about what makes the Yankees and Dodgers superstars such intriguing watches on the baseball field. Alex Rodriguez is teaming up with Lysol to champion the tireless work of sports officials and make one part of their job easier – tackling the stink of post-game laundry with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer. Advertisement View more Video Transcript Jason Fitz with Yahoo Sports hanging out with, I don't know, 3-time MVP, 14 time All-Star World Series champion, never gets old saying all of that. Alex Rodriguez joining us on behalf of Lysol. Gonna get into some of that because I'm interested to know how it fits into your life and your routine. But my friend, let's start with a little baseball. Got a lot we're gonna cover with you, but you know the Yankees better than anybody, right? And Yankees Dodgers over the weekend had everybody mesmerized. What is it about Aaron Judge versus Shohe that seems to captivate everybody so much? Advertisement Well, I mean, it, it is a, I, I grew up in an era where I fell in love with basketball with Magic versus Bird, and this is the best version of it, you know, 40 years later, whatever it is. Uh, these are the two best players. One is probably the biggest global star in the world, or definitely the top 3 of any sport and showhatani, what he's done to the Dodger business model has just been In incredibly hard to even articulate. Uh, they're doing NFL numbers, uh, or better than NFL numbers, and they're in MLB baseball, so he's obviously speaks for itself, and then Aaron Judge is one of the biggest domestic stars we have, uh. Advertisement In sports, I mean these guys transcend the sport of baseball. They're both incredible human beings and they have something in common which is kind of cool, especially in 2025. They're the biggest stars of sport, but we know very, very little about each one of them, which there is a mystery about them, which is kind of rare in the social media uh world. Right, well, you've played, you're about to be an owner. I'm gonna let you tap dance for a little bit. If I made you the owner of a Major League baseball team, and you had to pick which one of these two stars you wanted to have on your franchise, you go and get one, which one are you going with? Advertisement Oh, I can't pick one of those. I'll tell you what, I'll let you pick and I'll get whoever you don't want, and we're both and we're both winners. Being an umpires thankless, sweaty work. So you're joining us on behalf of Lysol. Let's start here. Tell everybody what you're doing with Lysol. Well, you know this, I mean, refs, uh, reps and I's are some of the toughest jobs out there, selfless, like no matter what, you have 5 guys screaming at you, then you have 5 guys like every place, somebody screaming at you. You have fans cheering refs you suck and all this craziness. So I teamed up with Lysol to really talk about how crucial they are to our game and uh to celebrate them and recognize them both their work on and off the field.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LYSOL® CONTINUES CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF SPORTS: THE REFEREES
For year two, Lysol® and Alex Rodriguez team up to educate sports officials on the power of Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From intense action on the field alongside players to tough scrutiny from parents and fans, the role referees and umpires play is often overlooked – and it doesn't stop when the final whistle blows, as they travel from one game to the next. That's why Lysol, a Reckitt brand, is on a mission to champion sports officials and help them tackle stink-filled laundry in between games with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer. With baseball season officially in swing, Lysol has teamed up for a second year with Alex Rodriguez to recognize these key figures in sports. In "An Ode-r to Refs," Rodriguez looks to make amends with an umpire from his past and share the secret to beating the stink in post-game uniforms – Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, a laundry additive that gets to the root of stink by killing 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria* when added to your laundry routine. "Referees and umpires are an irreplaceable part of baseball, and their role extends way beyond the nine innings of a game," said Rodriguez. "I'm teaming up with Lysol to show appreciation for the work officials do on and off the field, from youth sports to the major leagues, and help make one part of their job easier – tackling post-game stink in laundry with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer." Whether it's umpires calling plays in the heat under layers of clothing or referees running alongside players, sports officials know a thing or two about sweat – in fact, the average soccer referee alone runs seven miles per game**. After an action-packed game on the field and behind the plate, those sweat-filled uniforms are full of odor-causing bacteria that lead to some serious stink in laundry. "For both players and referees, sweating is inevitable – but what many people don't realize is that bacteria can be source of stink in laundry," said Callum Couser, R&D Operations Manager North America, Hygiene at Reckitt. "Lysol Laundry Sanitizer kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria* in post-game laundry so officials, players and families' clothing can smell fresh throughout the season." In support of officials nationwide, Lysol is encouraging players, coaches and parents to share a story of appreciation for a referee or umpire in their life and nominate them to win Lysol Laundry Sanitizer to tackle the stink in post-game laundry. Visit to submit an entry, with one grand prize winner receiving a special in-person delivery of Lysol Laundry Sanitizer straight to their next practice or game.† To watch "An Ode-r to Refs," visit Lysol's official YouTube and Instagram pages. You can find Lysol Laundry Sanitizer at major retailers and learn more by visiting *When used as directed.**Officials Activities During Matches, 2/15/2013, Valter Di Salvo, Michael R Carmont, and Nicola Maffulli †NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Legal residents U.S. and D.C., 18+ and meets the eligibility criteria. Ends 10:00 p.m. E.T. 04/17/25. Void where prohibited. For Official Rules and to apply: Sponsor: Reckitt Benckiser LLC ABOUT LYSOL LAUNDRY SANITIZER:Lysol Laundry Sanitizer is available in 21oz., 41oz. and 90oz. containers in a variety of scents and formats including Crisp Linen as well as Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear and Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Sport. Lysol Laundry Sanitizer kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria on laundry when used as directed, contains 0% bleach, and even works in cold water. For more information, please visit or follow on Instagram @Lysol or TikTok @LysolUS. ABOUT LYSOL:For more than a century, Lysol has been protecting families from the spread of illness-causing germs. We believe there is nothing more important than keeping our loved ones safe and healthy. For Lysol, just as it is for parents, protection is an instinctive act of love: an unconditional combination of strength and heart. ABOUT RECKITT:Reckitt‡ exists to protect, heal and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right, not a privilege. Reckitt is the company behind some of the world's most recognizable and trusted consumer brands in hygiene, health and nutrition, including AirWick, Calgon, CillitBang, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Enfamil, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, Mucinex, Nurofen, Nutramigen, Strepsils, Vanish, Veet, Woolite and more. Every day, around 30 million Reckitt products are bought globally. We always put consumers and people first, seek out new opportunities, strive for excellence in all that we do and build shared success with all our partners. We aim to do the right thing, always. We are a diverse global team of c. 40,000 colleagues. We draw on our collective energy to meet our ambitions of purpose-led brands, a healthier planet and a fairer society. Find out more, or get in touch with us at ‡Reckitt is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lysol Sign in to access your portfolio
