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Ex-Wife Reveals A-Rod's Struggles Behind the Fame

11/9/2025

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Cynthia Scurtis, Alex Rodriguez's ex-wife, describes Alex Rodriguez as a 'sweet guy' but 'stunted' in the HBO docuseries Alex vs ARod.
She recounts their marriage from 2002 to 2008, saying baseball consumed his life and limited growth.
She attributes this to Rodriguez's upbringing, especially his father's abandonment, and says the 'A-Rod' persona differed from Alex.
Rodriguez praises Cynthia Scurtis as a 'wonderful mother' to their daughters Natasha and Ella.

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Cynthia Scurtis, Alex Rodriguez's ex-wife, describes Alex Rodriguez as a 'sweet guy' but 'stunted' in the HBO docuseries Alex vs ARod.
She recounts their marriage from 2002 to 2008, saying baseball consumed his life and limited growth.
She attributes this to Rodriguez's upbringing, especially his father's abandonment, and says the 'A-Rod' persona differed from Alex.
Rodriguez praises Cynthia Scurtis as a 'wonderful mother' to their daughters Natasha and Ella.