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Robinson Cano (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

WATCH: Cano Surprises Leukemia Survivor, Plays Wiffle Ball With Him

Who says that professional athletes aren’t role models? We know that plenty of them aren’t, but there are still many so-called “good guys” in sports. Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano appears to be one of those good guys.

2013/05/20

The plaque of Lefty Gomez is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Taking A Closer Look At The Legendary Lefty Gomez

For today’s blog I would like to highlight one of the funniest, most lovable, most quotable pitchers to ever wear the pinstripes — Lefty Gomez.

2013/05/13

Jonny Gomes and Jacoby Ellsbury of the Red Sox look on during the national anthem on Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Baseball Holds Annual Jackie Robinson Day In Ballparks Across America

Baseball is holding its annual Jackie Robinson Day on the 66th anniversary of his breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

2013/04/15

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Mark Teixeira: My Goal Is To Rejoin Yankees On May 1

Mark Teixeira hopes to get the protective brace on his injured right wrist removed on Monday. Speaking before New York’s exhibition game at the Washington Nationals on Friday, he said his goal is to rejoin the Yankees as soon as May 1.

2013/03/29

Hal Steinbrenner (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner: We’re Not Selling The Team, And We Can Win With $189M Payroll

“We are committed as a family to be in this long-term,” Steinbrenner said. “We enjoy this, this is why we’re all involved — all of my siblings. And we’re going to continue, every year, to field a championship-caliber team.”

2013/03/26

Brian Cashman (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) and Sandy Alderson (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images)

Kallet: Mets, Yankees’ Active Rosters Will Be Neck-And-Neck On Opening Day

It’s a question that seemed unthinkable during the winter months and at the start of spring training: which team will have more talent on April 1?

2013/03/26

Vernon Wells (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Report: Once Deal Is Official, Vernon Wells Will Become Yankees’ Starting Left Fielder

As of now, newly-signed Brennan Boesch is slated to be the starting left fielder. But if and when Wells becomes a member of the Bronx Bombers, he’ll immediately take over as the everyday left fielder, according to a report.

2013/03/25

Derek Jeter (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Cashman: ‘It’s A Possibility’ Jeter Could Miss Opening Day, Start Season On DL

“We’ve got to do what’s right for him,” Cashman said. “Whatever’s right for him will be right for us. I’m not saying he’s going to be DL’ed, but I can’t tell you he won’t be. I don’t think it’s anything serious. I just think it’s a timing issue.”

2013/03/20

Derek Jeter (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup With Left Ankle Discomfort

Derek Jeter said he was removed from Tuesday’s lineup for “precautionary” reasons because his surgically-repaired left ankle feels “stiff.”

2013/03/19

Brennan Boesch (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Yankees, Mets Among Teams Interested In Outfielder Brennan Boesch

The Yankees and Mets are among teams that are interested in outfielder Brennan Boesch, according to CBSSports.com/WFAN insider Jon Heyman.

2013/03/13

Robinson Cano and his father, Jose (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Jose Cano: I Expect Robinson To Re-Sign With Yankees

Robinson Cano’s father says he expects the New York Yankees to re-sign their All-Star second baseman rather than let him leave through free agency after the season.

2013/03/04

Robinson Cano (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Yankees GM Brian Cashman: ‘We Made A Significant Offer’ To Robinson Cano

“We’re not commenting any further than acknowledging that we made a significant offer and had some dialogue with his agent, Scott Boras,” Cashman said. “But other than that, there’s not much really to say.”

2013/02/28

Johnny Damon (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Cashman On Reunion With Johnny Damon: ‘It’s Not Something We’re Going To Pursue’

“He’s just not going to fit our needs,” Cashman said. “It’s the same reason we didn’t bring him in last year. We need somebody who can play the outfield every day.”

2013/02/27

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Joba Chamberlain: I’ve Proven That I Can Be A Starter, And I’m Capable Of Doing So

“This is probably going to spark a bunch of stuff, and (Yankees PR director Jason) Zillo is going to be mad at me, but it’s one of those things where it’s like, do you think you have the capability to start? Yes,” Chamberlain said.

2013/02/26

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Kevin Youkilis Dealing With Sore Left Oblique; Says He’s ‘Perfectly Fine’

Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis was scratched from New York’s lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Phillies for precautionary reasons. The 33-year-old said that he feels a cramp above his left hip, but the team is calling it a sore left oblique.

2013/02/26

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