Sosa to return to Orioles lineup

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Baltimore Orioles right fielder Sammy Sosa, who has been out since May 4 because of an abscess and staph infection on the bottom of his left foot, said Sunday that he is still on schedule to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Sosa has been working in the batting cages every day since getting medical clearance Thursday and is planning on coming to the park on Monday’s off day to get some hitting in.

“Everything is great,” said Sosa, who plans to tape his foot and ankle to give the bottom of his foot more support. “It’s a little (sore), but I can deal with that.”

Bonds resumes rehab

Barry Bonds has resumed rehabilitation exercises on his troublesome right knee after being cleared by several doctors to increase his activity level.

Bonds had an IV removed Wednesday, but is still taking oral antibiotics to fight an infection in the knee.

BoSox fans flock to Hall

They journeyed to central New York, driving hundreds of miles in many cases. They bought their tickets and stood in line for hours on end, for a glimpse at history. Their reward: a quick snapshot in front of the most treasured World Series trophy in decades.

Red Sox Nation has come to Cooperstown.

“It’s amazing just to get to see it,” said Jason Foie, a 22-year-old Boston fan from Eliot, Maine, who was making his first trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame. “I just had to come.”

The Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers today in the annual Hall of Fame Game.

Hernandez on DL

As expected, White Sox pitcher Orlando Hernandez was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sore shoulder and Chicago called up 6-foot-7 pitcher Brandon McCarthy from Triple-A Charlotte.

“ The Braves activated right-hander Kevin Gryboski from the 15-day DL and optioned left-hander Frank Brooks to Triple-A Richmond.

“ Royals first baseman Ken Harvey was put on the 15-day DL because of recurring back problems. The Royals called up right-hander Ryan Jensen from Triple-A Omaha.