New York Yankees: Alex Rodriguez wants to give back during COVID-19 pandemic

Former New York Yankees 3B and entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez says it’s his debt to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how he’s doing just that.

In an appearance on ‘The Tonight Show‘ on Thursday, former New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said that given how fortunate he is and the platform that he has, it is his “responsibility” and his “debt” to help those who are in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During this time, A-Rod has definitely been living up to those words. First, he and fiance Jennifer Lopez teamed up with Seattle Seahawks QB Russel Wilson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady and his wife Gisele Bündchen, and Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt to donate one-million meals through Kenny Dichter’s program ‘Meals Up’.

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A-Rod and J-Lo donated another 20,000 meals through their company ‘Tiller and Hatch‘, which provides “flavorful, nutritious, and budget-friendly meal options,” to families in need during this crisis.

Finally, Rodriguez also teamed up with Mark Cuban and Leonardo DiCaprio to auction off a fan experience as a part of the “All In Challenge”. Through here, money raised will be donated to non-profits fighting food shortages.

A-Rod isn’t the only one doing his part for the community, however. Since the world essentially shut down about six weeks ago, plenty of major athletes have also made it their “responsibility” to help the needy.

Hutch Award winner and Seattle Mariners IF Dee Gordon started a new project called ‘Uncognito’, which designs stylish mask covers that come with an N-95 mask. Proceeds from the sale of the mask to be donated to ‘Dawn Rising’, a domestic abuse agency in Seattle.

Also, Marshawn Lynch was spotted handing out “Beast Mode” face masks to random people, earning the praise of former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask:

Alex Rodriguez is right. It is the duty of fortunate athletes in this time to give back to those who make it possible for them to become extremely wealthy by playing games. Fortunately, we have great examples of said individuals, and though some aren’t asking for it, I’d like to thank them.