By Anthony DiComo Matt Harvey struck out three over two scoreless innings in his All-Star Game debut, limiting the American League to a single hit. But his appearance was more eventful than his final line might sound. After giving up a double to Mike Trout on the first pitch he threw, Harvey plunked Robinson Cano above the right knee with a 96-mph fastball. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was forced to leave Tuesday’s All-Star Game in the top of the first inning after being hit near the right knee with a pitch. …read more
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By Andrew Marchand American League starting second baseman Robinson Cano was forced to leave the game Tuesday in the first inning after being hit by a 96 mph fastball square on the right knee. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch Jose Cano held court with a group of reporters in the American League clubhouse at Citi Field prior to Tuesday’s All-Star Game, and he said that he expects son Robinson Cano and the Yankees will be able to come to terms on a new contract agreement. …read more
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By Joey Nowak Amid a busy week that includes plenty of excitement in New York, Chevrolet Home Run Derby captains David Wright and Robinson Cano spent some time playing the MLB.com Home Run Derby game on their handheld tablets. …read more
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By Matthew Leach Yes, Robinson Cano is 30 and will be 31 at the start of his next contract. Yes, he plays second base, a position that seems to see more than its share of drastic declines. Anything else? Because if those are the counterarguments, they shouldn’t be enough to keep the Yankees from retaining the star slugger.
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By Darren Heitner, Contributor
Jay-Z has made his intention to represent professional athletes very well known. A press release disseminated earlier this month by his entertainment company, Roc Nation, officially announced the creation of Roc Nation Sports, a full-service management company that has partnered with Creative Artists Agency’s (CAA) sports division. That same release also stated that Jay-Z will co-represent New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano. The initial release was quickly followed with word that Jay-Z will represent New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, whose National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) certified Contract Advisor is Ben Dogra of CAA. Last night, Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports published an article that focuses primarily on why Cruz’s relationship with Jay-Z increases the likelihood that Cruz remains a wide receiver for the Giants. But nestled a few paragraphs into that article is the following tidbit of information, which has many football agents up in arms.
By Zack O’Malley Greenburg, Forbes Staff
Jay-Z has released more No. 1 albums in his career than any other solo artist–11, to be exact. He hasn’t released a new record yet this year, but he’s been very active on the business front. Recent announcements include a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell, a summer tour with Justin Timberlake and the launch of Roc Nation Sports, with Robinson Cano as its first client. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano took a guarded stance on Wednesday as he discussed his decision to partner with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports and Creative Artists Agency, dismissing agent Scott Boras from his baseball representation. …read more
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By Hanzus, Dan New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano made waves Tuesday with his decision to join a new agency fronted by Jay-Z. Could New York Giants wideout Victor Cruz be Hova’s next client? …read more
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By Evann Gastaldo 
Jay-Z is now a rapper and a sports agent, ESPN reports. Roc Nation, the entertainment company Jay-Z founded, announced today that it is partnering with Creative Artists Agency to create Roc Nation Sports. Its first client: Robinson Cano, the New York Yankees second baseman who is in the final season… …read more
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By Bryan Hoch As he approaches what figures to be a lucrative contract payday, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano has switched agents, leaving the Scott Boras agency to sign with CAA Sports. …read more
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By Darren Heitner, Contributor
Earlier today, the official website of Roc Nation, LLC, an entertainment company founded by American rapper and entrepreneur, Shawn Carter (publicly known as “Jay-Z”), announced that Robinson Cano is now a part of the Roc Nation Family. Cano will become the first sports client of Roc Nation Sports, a sports agency that has partnered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the agency of record for popular athletes, including Robert Griffin III, Carmelo Anthony and Ryan Braun. …read more
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By Buster Olney New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, who is in line to become the most sought-after free agent next fall, has decided to change agents and walk away from Scott Boras, according to sources. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch The Yankees’ Opening Day lineup will be built around Robinson Cano‘s powerful bat, but the second baseman said that he does not feel any additional pressure to carry the team. …read more
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By The Huffington Post News Editors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tony Pena passed around the shiny trophy and let all of his players offer their besitos, or little kisses. Robinson Cano passed around a phone as his teammates took turns receiving congratulations from Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina.
“We appreciate that from the president,” Jose Reyes said. “This win is all about the Dominican Republic. They were hungry waiting for this moment, and we did it.”
The Dominican Republic has its World Baseball Classic crown, at last.
By John Schlegel Coming up on the World Baseball Classic stage: New York, New York. David Wright, Team USA’s “Captain America” and the third baseman of the New York Mets, on one side. Robinson Cano, the unquestioned leader of a talented Dominican Republic team and the second baseman of the New York Yankees, on the other. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch Facing the Yankees for the first time in his professional career, Robinson Cano drilled a run-scoring single as the Dominican Republic defeated New York, 8-2, in exhibition play on Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. …read more
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By Mike Bauman The Yankees’ newfound fiscal conservatism aside, Robinson Cano is now the biggest impact player the team has in the everyday lineup. His own performance, combined with the Yankees’ current circumstances, makes him irreplaceable and particularly expensive. …read more
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By Bryan Hoch A day after receiving what Yankees GM Brian Cashman called a “significant offer” to keep Robinson Cano in pinstripes for years to come, the second baseman wanted no part of discussing his contract situation with reporters Friday. …read more
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