Sosa Appeal Today

Sammy Sosa’s appeal of an eight-game suspension for using a corked bat will be held today in Baltimore.

The Cubs said Monday they don’t expect an immediate decision on the appeal. The appeal will be heard by Bob DuPuy, baseball’s chief operating officer.

Chicago plays against the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Camden Yards.

Sosa was suspended for eight games Friday by Bob Watson, baseball’s vice president in charge of discipline, but the appeal allows him to play until he has a hearing and a ruling is made.

Sosa was ejected from a game against Tampa Bay on June 3 when his bat shattered after hitting a ground ball and umpires discovered cork halfway up the handle of the bat.

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Minnesota put infielder Chris Gomez on the 15-day disabled list because of an injured right knee. He was injured Friday while attempting to catch a bloop hit. The Twins called up Justin Morneau from triple-A Rochester.... The Chicago White Sox claimed catcher Michael Rivera off waivers from San Diego and sent outfielder Joe Borchard to triple-A Charlotte.

From Associated Press