Alex Rodriguez and Ex Cynthia Scurtis Have a 'Good Relationship Now,' Put Their Kids First: Source

Alex Rodriguez has made strides over the years in maintaining an amicable co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.Sources tell PEOPLE that the newly single father of two, 45, and Scurtis, 48 — whom he recently called a “world-class mommy to our girls” Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13 — have made improvements in their friendship for the sake of their daughters.“There was a great deal of animosity and jealousy when Alex and Cynthia split,” a source tells PEOPLE of the pair’s 2008 divorce after six years of marriage.

Alex Rodriguez and His Daughters Are 'in a Great Place' After Jennifer Lopez Split: 'I'm So Grateful'

Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez and kids.Photo: Alex Rodriguez/InstagramAlex Rodriguezis “in a great place” four months after he andJennifer Lopezcalled off their engagement.The retired New York Yankees player, 46, said in a recent interview that he and his daughters Natasha, 16½, and Ella, 13 (whom he shares with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis), are currently focused on “all the positive” things in life.“Ihad five years of an incredible life and partnershipand also with my daughters, we learned so much,” Rodriguez toldEntertainment Tonighton Tuesday.

Alex Rodriguez and Melanie Collins Seen Vacationing Together but Are 'Just Friends,' Says Source

Alex Rodriguez and Melanie Colins.Photo: BACKGRID Alex Rodriguezis enjoying his time as a single man.The retired MLB star has beencelebrating his 46th birthdayfor the past week while vacationing overseas and documenting his trip on social media with family and friends, which included sports broadcaster Melanie Collins.Despite sparking romance rumors, a source tells PEOPLE that Rodriguez and Collins, 35, are “just friends.““Alex is single and having fun,” the insider adds.While in St.

Alex Rodriguez Attends His First U.K. Football Match: 'All I Can Say Is Wow'

Photo: alex rodriguez/instagram On Wednesday, the former MLB starshared a series of photosfrom a match between the Chelsea Football Club and the Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. In the snaps, Rodriguez poses in the stands, chats with players, and even speaks into a microphone from the field. “Tonight I attended my first football match ever. And all I can say is … WOW, what an incredible experience,” he captioned the carousel of images.

Alex Rodriguez Calls Daughters Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13, the 'Best Part of Me' in Sweet Photo

Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Alex Rodriguez is keeping his girls close.The 46-year-old former MLB starshared a photoon Instagram Wednesday showing himself hugging his daughters Natasha, 16, and Ella, 13 (whom he shares with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis). In the nighttime photo, Natasha and Ella wore their pajamas while smiling with Rodriguez.“The best part of me 💙💜,” he captioned the post.Rodriguez toldEntertainment Tonightin August that he and his daughters are currently focused on “all the positive” things in life, sayinghe is “in a great place” four months afterhe andJennifer Lopezcalled off their engagement.