When it comes to controversy, Alex Rodriguez’s name is never too far behind. Though he’s been off the field for years now, the former MLB superstar continues to find himself in the middle of drama. The latest stir comes courtesy of none other than Jose Canseco, the ever-outspoken former slugger known as much for his home runs as for his headline-making remarks.

On Mother’s Day, Canseco took what appeared to be a veiled but unmistakable shot at A-Rod, reigniting a long-running feud that has delivered its fair share of bizarre moments. This time, however, the jab took a hilariously unexpected turn.

Well, Jose Canseco and Alex Rodriguez have a long-standing, very public feud that blends personal accusations with professional resentment. The tension between them dates back years, with several key elements fueling the animosity. The latest dig by Canseco is again related to their historical feud.

“Happy Mother’s Day to everyone except you know who first name is a last name that rhymes with fraud.”

Sounding odd? Well, let’s decode the message. The first name is A. And rhymes with fraud? Obviously A-Rod.

For starters, Rodriguez has been involved in a few high-profile legal and ethical controversies, mostly centered around performance-enhancing drugs and business dealings, though he has not been criminally convicted of fraud. Canseco? Well, he was also named in a few such cases. Canseco has admitted to steroid use and written extensively about PEDs in baseball. But he also accused Rodriguez of using performance-enhancing drugs, even beyond what was officially confirmed during MLB investigations.

In his 2008 book Vindicated, Canseco claimed he introduced Rodriguez to a steroid supplier, though this was never substantiated.

That’s not all. A major flashpoint in their feud involves Canseco’s ex-wife, Jessica Canseco. He has repeatedly accused Rodriguez of having an affair with her while they were still married. Now, Jessica has denied them, calling them false and defamatory. So, even with a few unsubstantiated claims, things are not in good shape between Canseco and Rodriguez. Not during their prime days and not even today!

Canseco is always vocal against Rodriguez after all these years. He has kept the feud alive on Twitter, even challenging Rodriguez to a boxing match or MMA fight! Ahh, now it might make the fans interested. An MMA-style match between the two most controversial names in baseball.

Alex Rodriguez is controversial yet unmatched

Rodriguez is one of the most controversial yet statistically dominant players in MLB history. His career is all about on-field brilliance vs. off-field scandals and record-breaking numbers vs. credibility erosion.

Well, statistically, he was dominant. A 14x All-Star, 3x AL MVP, and one of only a handful of players to touch both 3,000 hits and 600 home runs. Moreover, Rodriguez redefined the modern shortstop and signed record-breaking contracts that symbolized his value. Yet his legacy is stained by repeated admissions of performance-enhancing drug use, most notably the Biogenesis scandal that led to a historic season-long suspension in 2014.

Rodriguez’s public feuds, including with Derek Jeter and Jose Canseco, and a high-profile business lawsuit involving allegations of fraud, further complicated his image. Despite a calculated post-career reinvention as a media personality and investor, many still view his redemption arc with skepticism. Rodriguez’s story is ultimately one of duality, unquestionably elite in talent, yet persistently clouded by questions of trust and authenticity.

So, you may like him or hate him, but you cannot ignore him. But we think it is now for all to move on. A-Rod is now far removed from the diamond, carving out a quieter, more composed chapter of his life. It is thus better to move on from his past controversies and relive the legendary moments he offered to the fans.