Couric Reflects on Friendship with A-Rod Amid His Doping Scandal

In November 2025, legendary news anchor Katie Couric, now 68 years old, opened up about her relationship with former baseball player Alex Rodriguez, now 50. The two had developed a "friendly-ish" rapport over the years, with Couric recalling an incident in 2007 when Rodriguez called her for advice about his contract with the New York Yankees.

At the time, Couric was anchoring the CBS Evening News, and she said Rodriguez's outreach to her, rather than someone more knowledgeable about baseball, was "sort of sweet and also a little sad" as it seemed to indicate he lacked trusted advisors who had his best interests at heart. Couric also noted that Rodriguez was "under so much pressure" and "fixated on how he comes across to the world" during that period.

In 2009, Rodriguez admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001 to 2003, and Couric revealed that he later dropped off a note to her apartment apologizing for not telling her the truth earlier. While Couric appreciated the gesture, she also expressed frustration that he had lied to her initially.

Overall, Couric's relationship with Rodriguez appears to have been complex, with the news anchor feeling a mix of emotions about their interactions and Rodriguez's struggles with his public image and doping scandal.