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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 07: Alex Rodriguez speaks during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rodriguez announced that he will play his final major league game on Friday, August 12 and then assume a position with the Yankees as a special advisor and instructor. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 07: Alex Rodriguez speaks during a news conference on August 7, 2016 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rodriguez announced that he will play his final major league game on Friday, August 12 and then assume a position with the Yankees as a special advisor and instructor. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
There was a time when baseball was the most popular sport in America. But it is also true that it takes a lot of time to complete one game, compared to the NBA, NFL, and NHL. And that is the main reason baseball is losing its audience. However, MLB legend, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez, has a simple solution to bring baseball back to where it belongs.
Having played for over 20 years of baseball, the New York Yankees legend has inarguably been a prominent face of the game for the past 20-25 years. Even after years of his retirement, his presence is very appealing.
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In the past, baseball was the biggest sport in America. No doubt about that. But in today’s time when the game is dying with the sudden rise of fast-paced games and Esports, is there any solution to save the sport of baseball?
Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez wants the younger generation to get involved in baseball
In a time when human beings spend every hour in a calculated way, it will be difficult to get them involved with baseball. Because, at times, MLB games can be very boring. Only 3-4 out of ten games, baseball provides entertainment.

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NEW YORK – JUNE 29: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees reacts after popping out in the 9th inning against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on June 29, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Talking about the same, Alex ‘A-Rod’ Rodriguez once suggested to parents let their kids get involved with the game. Only then the growth of baseball is possible.
“In order for us to have growth in the game, we need our kids. And we need to get our kids back engaged. When I grew up, I remember being a 10-year-old boy. I have been in love with baseball for a really long time. My father played baseball… Baseball was the No. 1 sport in America… We have to get kids back involved,” A-Rod said in 2016.
Whether one likes him or not for his game or many other reasons, A-Rod knows a thing or two about the game. And why not? With the kind of experience he has, the Yankees legend is very crucial for the game, even if he does not play anymore.
What are your opinions regarding the growth of baseball? Share in the comments below.
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