Alex Rodriguez 'Did Everything on His Own with the Ring,' Source Says of His Proposal to J.Lo

The former MLB player, 43,pulled off a proposalso perfect that theSecond Actstar, 49, had no idea it was even coming as they enjoyed aromantic Bahamas getaway together. “He did everything on his own with the ring. It was a complete surprise [to Jen],” a source tells PEOPLE of themega-carat emerald-cut sparklerA-Rod gave to J.Lowhen he got on one knee. Dan MacMedan/Getty Images; Inset: Jennifer Lopez/Instagram Multiple diamond experts told PEOPLEthat at a first glance, the gem appears to be at least 15 carats and valued at upwards of $1 million.

Alex Rodriguez 'So Grateful' as He Celebrates Birthday in St. Tropez at Same Time as Ex Jennifer Lopez

Alex Rodriguez.Photo: Alex Rodriguez/instagramAlex Rodriguezis feeling “grateful” as he celebrates his 46th birthday.The retired MLB star shared acelebratory Instagram postTuesday, his birthday, sharing several snapshots of his St. Tropez vacation.“I’m feeling so grateful today, not just for celebrating my big day with my incredible friends and family on this magical trip, but for all of the well-wishes, love and support from everyone,“The Corppodcast host wrote in the caption.“I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Alex Rodriguez Admits His 14-Year-Old Gave Him Style Tips Before He Hit the Runway for DICK's Sporting Goods

Alex Rodriguezjust put his inner “Blue Steel” to the test. On Thursday, the former Yankees player went from MLB player to model, strutting his stuff as he walked in the first-ever DICK’S Sporting Goods fashion show in New York City. In the runway photo, Rodriguez appears model-focused as he commands the catwalk wearing a Nike puffer jacket over a flannel along with black sweatpants tucked into Timberland boots. Andrew Kelly/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

Alex Rodriguez Admitted Years Ago That His 'Dream Date' Would Be with Jennifer Lopez

As ifJennifer LopezandAlex Rodriguezweren’t couple goals already! An old video of Rodriguez from 1998 has resurfaced thanks to theMLB Network, and it shows the then 23-year-old admitting that his “dream date” would be with none other than his now fiancée, Lopez. In the video, an interviewer behind the camera can be heard asking the former New York Yankees player, “What would a dream date with Alex Rodriguez be?” To which the young Rodriguez confidently — and without hesitation — responds, “Jennifer Lopez, hopefully you can find me a date with her.

Alex Rodriguez and Entrepreneur Marc Lore Reach Agreement to Buy NBA's Timberwolves: Report

Alex Rodriguez.Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox Sports/Picturegroup/Shutterstock Alex Rodriguezis keeping busy following his split fromJennifer Lopez. The former MLB player and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore have reportedly agreed to a $1.5 billion purchase of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves from owner Glen Taylor, Shams Charania ofThe Athleticreported on Thursday. According toSports Illustrated, Rodriguez and Lore are expected to be 50/50 partners in the deal. Lore is a former e-commerce chief with Walmart, while Rodriguez was a longtime star member of the New York Yankees.