Tony La Russa nearing return to White Sox dugout

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is close to returning from medical leave.

The New York Post first reported, and other outlets confirmed, that La Russa could be back some time next week. He also could make an appearance in Oakland on Sunday, where the White Sox are playing the Athetics, for the jersey retirement ceremony of Dave Stewart, who pitched for La Russa.

"There's nothing official," acting manager Miguel