Alex Rodriguez Says Dropping Daughter Off at College Was One of 'Hardest' and 'Most Proud' Moments

Alex Rodriguez and daughter at the University of Michigan.Photo:Arod/Instagram Arod/Instagram Alex Rodriguezis feeling bittersweet as he drops off his daughter for her first year of college. Over the weekend, the former Yankees player, 48, helped older daughter Natasha, 18, move in at the University of Michigan for her freshman year. The athlete shared several photos from move-in weekend, reflecting on the exciting but difficult time for him as a father.

Alex Rodriguez Says He 'Can't Help But Smile' After 'Amazing' Year with Jennifer Lopez and Kids

Alex Rodriguezhad a year to remember! With just hours left until the start of a new year, the retired baseball pro, 44, lovingly looked back on some of thebiggest highlights of 2019, which included hisengagementtoJennifer Lopezas well as plenty ofquality family timewith their kids. “What an amazing year it has been! As 2019 winds down, I am feeling so incredibly grateful and blessed,” Rodriguez wrote alongside a short compilation of clips and photos, which were also featured in a longerYouTube video,that he shared on Instagram.

Alex Rodriguez Says He Didn't Get Gum Disease from Chewing Tobacco: 'It Can Happen to Anybody' (Exclusive)

Photo:OraPharma OraPharma Chew on this! Shortly afterAlex Rodriguezshared that he wasdiagnosed with early-stage gum diseaseduring an appearance onCBS NewsWednesday morning, the retired Yankees player spoke with PEOPLE about his dental concerns and debunked some misconceptions about its cause. Historically, professional baseball players have been largely associated with smokeless tobacco — specifically nicotine-filled wads like “dip” and “chew” that they’d stuff into their lips or cheeks to keep their mouths moist on the field.

Alex Rodriguez Says He's an Olivia Rodrigo Fan After Seeing Her in Concert: 'She's a Force' (Exclusive)

Alex Rodriguez, Olivia Rodrigo.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Alex Rodriguezvibes withOlivia Rodrigo’s music! In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE tied to hispartnershipwithLysol, theformer New York Yankees player, 48, opens up about becoming a fan of Rodrigo, 21, after he took hisyoungest daughter to see her in concertlast month. “She got to meet Olivia after, and she was so nice to my daughter,” the proud dad adds.

Alex Rodriguez Says His Exes Will Be Invited to Wedding to Jennifer Lopez: 'The More the Merrier'

Alex Rodriguezthinks “the more the merrier” when it comes to his upcoming wedding toJennifer Lopez— this potentially including his exes.The former Yankee player, 44, dropped a few hints about the big day during his Tuesday appearance onGMA 3: Strahan, Sara and Keke, after sharing with co-hostsMichael Strahan,Sara HainesandKeke Palmerthat he mostly does “a lot of nodding” when it comes to wedding planning.“When you think about wedding plans and Jennifer is your partner, all you do is — you do a lot of nodding,” Rodriguez said.