Robinson Cano Booed; Fans Go to Far

Robinson Cano participates in the 2012 Home Run Derby.

Kansas City Royals fans were upset that Robinson Cano didn't pick the hometown favorite, Billy Butler, to participate in the Home Run Derby. As a result, Cano was relentlessly booed during pre-game ceremonies and while he was at bat. After every out that he would record, the fans would get louder and louder, which led to a no Home Run performance by Cano.

 At one point, Cano had to take a break from swinging to go talk to some of the players to calm him down. Teammates Curtis Granderson and C.C. Sabathia walked out to the mound to calm Cano's father down as well.

The fans in attendance tonight went way to far just because their hometown favorite didn't get selected into the Home Run Derby. The act that they showed tonight to their team captain was uncalled for. 

Now let me say this. Kansas City has hosted a great week so far regarding all of the All-Star festivities. Not just the Home Run Derby, but the week building up to it has been greatly done. This week has been a terrific showcase for their city, which hasn't hosted an All-Star Game in 27 years.

The Home Run Derby raised $615,000, including $440,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of America.

It was just sad to see that negativity seeped into Kauffman Stadium to disrupt a good event.

Reggie Jackson Temporarily Banished from Yankees

Breaking: Reggie Jackson said that there is no ban or suspension. This is still developing and more will be added as information becomes available. 

After Reggie Jackson made some disparaging comments toward Alex Rodriguez and others last week, the Yankees have decided to place a temporary ban on Reggie Jackson from being around the Yankees and their clubhouse.

At some point, Jackson will be back with the Yankees as a special advisor, but at the moment, it is labelled as a "cooling off period."

Many sources that are close to the Yankees have said that many people in the clubhouse do not want to see Reggie at the moment.

Jackson apologized Friday to the Yankees, Alex Rodriguez, and manager Joe Girardi.

Alex Rodriguez confirmed that Jackson called him, but declined to release what was said during the call.

"We're going to keep that very private," Alex said.

Alex Rodriguez joked about the incident.

"With a friend like that, who needs enemies," Rodriguez said.

Yankees Atop All-Star Game Lineup

The All-Star Game lineups have been released, and the two top Yankees at the moment are leading the team. Derek Jeter will lead off the team, while Robinson Cano will be batting second. Curtis Granderson has been moved down to the nine spot.

Here are the lineups:

American League:
Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Josh Hamilton, LF
Jose Bautista, RF
Prince Fielder, 1B
Adrian Beltre, 3B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, C
Curtis Granderson, CF

Pitching: Justin Verlander RHP (9-5, 2.58 ERA this season.)

National League:
Carlos Gonzalez, DH
Melky Cabrera, CF
Ryan Braun, LF
Joey Votto, 1B
Carlos Beltran, RF
Buster Posey, C
Pablo Sandoval, 3B
Dan Uggla, 2B
Rafael Furcal, SS

Pitching: Matt Cain RHP (9-3, 2.63 ERA this season)

The All-Star game will take place Tuesday, July 10th.

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' Roll Past Red Sox into Break

Ivan Nova pitches against the Red Sox on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees have defeated the Red Sox 7-3 on Sunday night to take the four game set 3-1. Ivan Nova was able to get the job done tonight as he struck out 10 Red Sox batters.

Nova allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, on 6 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 10 and walked 2. He threw 111 pitches, in which 73 of them were for strikes. Nova increased his record to 10-3 going into the break.

The Yankees scored in the first inning again, their fourth time in this series, to take an early lead. With runners on first and second, Mark Teixeira doubled in a run to make it a 1-0 game. Robinson Cano walked two batters later to load the bases with only one out. Nick Swisher would follow and he would ground into a force out, which could have been a double play if it was not thrown away. The Yankees ended the inning with a 2-0 lead.

The Yankees would go on to score one in the second, two in the fifth, and two in the seventh.

Andruw Jones launched his fourth home run in three games against the Red Sox. He hit a two run shot to left field in the seventh inning.

The Yankees will enjoy their week off and prepare for the second half of the season.

Game 85: Yankees at Red Sox

July 8th, 2012, 8:05 pm ET, Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

TV: ESPN Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Clear, 61 degrees, Wind: NNW at 8 MPH

The Yankees and Red Sox will conclude their four game set tonight.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (51-33)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, 2B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (9-3, 4.05 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Red Sox: Click Here)

Red Sox (43-42)
Daniel Nava, LF
Pedro Ciriaco, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Cody Ross, RF
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
Ryan Sweeny, CF
Mauro Gomez, 3B
Mike Aviles, SS

Pitching: Jon Lester LHP (5-5, 4.33 ERA this season)
(Jon Lester against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!