September 27, 2023
The Series Marks the Latest in Growing Slate of Bloomberg Originals Programming Across Platforms
Bloomberg Expands Coverage of the Business of Sports
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New York (September 27, 2023) – Bloomberg Media has signed Alex Rodriguez to co-host a new original podcast and video series The Deal. Rodriguez will co-host the show with Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg Originals. The 12-episode limited Bloomberg series will span both audio and video.
Rodriguez is a fourteen-time MLB All-Star and 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees; Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp and Owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Set to debut in early 2024, the series will explore the stories, strategies, and challenges behind some of the biggest business moves made by athletes, entertainers, and executives across industries. Each podcast episode will be followed by a video companion airing on Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg Television.
“Dealmaking in sports, media and entertainment requires a strategic vision and nuanced execution to compete in such a crowded space,” said Rodriguez. “Jason brings his experience as a seasoned journalist and I share what I’ve learned from the best in sports and business. Our show will welcome iconic figures to provide insights that you won’t hear anywhere else.”
The Deal joins Bloomberg’s expanding coverage of the business of sports, including Bloomberg Originals shows Power Players and Next in Sports; the forthcoming Business of Sports weekly newsletter and expanded coverage Bloomberg.com dedicated to business of sports coverage, including deeper, data-driven coverage of sports transactions and valuations worldwide.
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About Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across real estate, sports, and entertainment. While best known as one of the world’s greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex is now an owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx and leads a team of experts building high-growth businesses. He is also an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN, has been an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, and mentored financially distressed former athletes on CNBC’s Back in the Game.