• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast
BaseballFeatured StoriesAlex Rodriguez

A-Rod breaks down crying while announcing retirement (Video)

August 7, 2016 by Steve DelVecchio • Comments
FacebookTweetLinkedInRedditThreadsWhatsAppEmail

A-Rod-crying

Alex Rodriguez broke down crying on Sunday while announcing that he will play his final game for the New York Yankees at the end of the week.

While reflecting on his career and thanking the Steinbrenner family, A-Rod took a few moments to collect himself:

Alex Rodriguez announces his retirement from baseball.https://t.co/TNBVlHfpaC

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) August 7, 2016

There are clearly no hard feelings between Rodriguez and the Yankees organization, as the 41-year-old is planning to remain with the team as an instructor and advisor through the end of the season. He did not, however, rule out playing for another team. You can read more of what A-Rod had to say about the decision here.

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

  • Trending stories

Geno Auremmia confronting Dawn Staley after UConn lost to South Carolina in the Final Four

Geno Auriemma goes at Dawn Staley in heated postgame confrontation

7 days ago
Rays fan accidentally showing full moon trying to catch a Cubs foul ball

Fan accidentally shows full moon on live broadcast trying to catch a foul ball

3 days ago
Michael Malone smiling

North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach

4 days ago
Fernando Mendoza warming up for a game

Fernando Mendoza makes significant decision about the NFL Draft

3 days ago
Geno Auriemma coaching a game

Everyone said the same thing about Geno Auriemma’s apology

6 days ago

Sidebar


  • don’t miss these

Doc Rivers coaching the Bucks

Doc Rivers addresses his cringeworthy pregame speech

3 hours ago84
Tigers' Parker Meadows carted off after outfield collision.

Tigers’ Parker Meadows hospitalized after terrifying outfield collision

8 hours ago142
Shohei Ohtani dropping a curse word

Video shows Shohei Ohtani loudly cursing in English during game

16 hours ago558
Nolan McLean throwing a sweeper

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

18 hours ago333
Elliot Cadeau looking on

Major news emerges about Elliot Cadeau’s future after Michigan’s national title

18 hours ago137
Zion Williamson in a purple jersey

Noteworthy update surfaces about Zion Williamson’s future

19 hours ago600
  • popular stories

Kim Kardashian holds a microphone

Kris Humphries says Kris Jenner directed Kim Kardashian’s sex tape

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley at a Final Four press conference

Dawn Staley had vicious message for Geno Auriemma during confrontation

LeBron James yelling at his son Bronny

LeBron James gets upset at son Bronny during game

Travis Hunter at a press conference

Jaguars’ plan for Travis Hunter in 2026 is revealed

Sophie Cunningham looks on

Sophie Cunningham shares her SI Swimsuit photos

Dianna Russini on a red carpet

Dianna Russini issues response to photos of her with Mike Vrabel

Get the App

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega
Team/Player Stats