(Sports Network) - To play, or not to play, that is the question for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez is expected to be activated off the disabled list for Mondays opener of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The slugger hasnt played this season because of offseason hip surgery and a quadriceps strain, and just completed a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Trenton. The drama surrounding Rodriguezs return has been marred by reports that he will be suspended the rest of this season and all of 2014 due to his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal. The New York Daily News reported that the league has rejected requests from the troubled third basemans representatives to continue negotiations regarding a possible settlement of his looming suspension. Rodriguez, who has been penciled in to start against the White Sox, will reportedly be able to take the field if he opts to appeal a possible suspension. Major League Baseball plans to announce all penalties on Monday for those players involved with Biogenesis of America, a Miami-area based anti-aging clinic suspected of distributing performance-enhancing substances. The Yankees could use A-Rods power in a lineup that has seen better days. They just dropped two of three contests at San Diego this weekend and suffered a 6-3 setback Sunday afternoon. Phil Hughes struggled in his 2 2/3-inning outing and allowed five runs and six hits to take the loss, New Yorks 11th in the past 17 tries. Austin Romine homered and both Curtis Granderson and Lyle Overbay added an RBI for the Yankees, who are 4 1/2 games off a wild card spot and 2-3 on an eight- game road trip. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has missed the last two games because of a right calf injury and could land on the DL again. Jeter has played just five games this season and traveled with the club to Chicago. "Its been terrible. Its been like a nightmare," Jeter told the clubs website Sunday. "The whole season has been a nightmare. I really dont know what to tell you; I wish that wasnt the case and we were sitting here talking about something besides another injury. Well see what happens. I have no idea." Andy Pettitte taking the mound for the Yanks Monday night is certain and the veteran left-hander is 0-2 in his last three appearances. Pettitte did not receive a decision in Tuesdays 3-2 loss at Dodger Stadium, where he tossed seven innings of two-run ball and remained 7-8 in 19 starts with a 4.28 earned run average. Pettitte is 4-4 in 10 road assignments this season and 11-9 with a 4.41 ERA in 24 career starts against the White Sox. The White Sox are mired in a season-high 10-game losing streak and lost all seven games on their recent road trip. They have been swept in three straight series, including a three-game set against the Detroit Tigers this weekend. Chicago tried to end its losing ways on Sunday, but sustained a 3-2 loss in 12 innings. Torii Hunters RBI single in the bottom of the 12th won it for the Tigers and handed the White Sox their first 10-game slide since June 11-20, 1976. "Were just trying to get through and you just try to do the best you can at the moments that youre in there playing," White Sox veteran Paul Konerko said of his teams struggles. "Theres not a lot of positives." Konerko homered and Adam Dunn went 4-for-5 with a home run in defeat. Dylan Axelrod was dealt the loss for his performance in the 12th inning and White Sox starter Andre Rienzo allowed two runs in six innings. Set to take the mound for Chicago in the opener of a 10-game homestand Monday is lefty Jose Quintana. Quintana did not factor in the outcome of a 6-5 loss at Cleveland on Wednesday and was reached for three runs in five innings. He is 5-3 in 22 starts to go along with a 3.62 ERA and won his only career start against the Yankees last June 29 in a 14-7 win in the Bronx. Quintana allowed six runs in six innings in that one. The Pale Hose last won on July 25 and are meeting the Yankees for the first time since winning five of seven matchups a season ago. Chicago swept a three- game set in this series at home last Aug. 20-22. Wholesale Bills Jerseys . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Authentic Josh Allen Jersey . Darren Helm scored on Detroits sixth attempt in the shootout and then Jonas Gustavsson stopped Andrew Shaws shot, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. http://www.cheapbillsjerseysauthentic.com/ . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence. Authentic Tremaine Edmunds Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. Authentic Taron Johnson Jersey . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. RENTON, Wash. -- Richard Sherman felt no need to apologize.The Seattle Seahawks cornerback said Wednesday that he has no regrets about his angry sideline tirade during the Atlanta game that has become as much a part of the conversation as the Seahawks sitting at 4-1 or their game this Sunday at division rival Arizona.Nope, nothing at all, Sherman said.Shermans eruption in the win over the Falcons was a rare public display of strife among players and coaches. It took teammates Bobby Wagner, Kam Chancellor and Michael Bennett to finally calm Sherman.But what became clear since the tirade are the events that led to Shermans outburst. There was a miscommunication between Sherman and backup safety Kelcie McCray that led to two different coverages being played and leaving Julio Jones uncovered down the sideline for a 36-yard touchdown.Sherman was livid, although initially it was difficult to see what set him off other than the Seahawks blowing coverage and giving up an easy touchdown. Footage released Tuesday and broadcast on Inside the NFL showed defensive coordinator Kris Richard and Sherman shouting at each other as the defense came off the field. Shermans anger ramped up after that, leading to sideline confrontations with coaches and teammates that took nearly the entire third quarter to simmer down.Sherman said he has talked with Richard about what happened.There wasnt much of a need. Weve had a conversation but nothing outside of the norm. I think everything is pretty much understood, Sherman said.Shermans anger did have a lingering effect. Atlanta scored touchdowns on its next two possessions -- including another long TD on an apparent blown coverage.The Seahawks recovered in the fourth quarter. Atlanta was held to 24 total yards and Sherman had a hand -- literally -- in the key turnover when Matt Ryans pass slipped through Jones hands, was batted in the air by Sherman and was interccepted by Earl Thomas.ddddddddddddWe know each other, we understand each other, its happened at practice several times, linebacker K.J. Wright said. If it happens, correct it, fix it, move on. Thats what we did. We moved on and we found a way to finish the game and then we fixed it the next day.Sherman was also irritated by how the final play of the game was portrayed during the weekly NFL show. Officials received criticism for not calling pass interference on Sherman for pulling Jones right arm as he attempted to catch a deep throw from Ryan on fourth-and-10. A penalty call would have put the Falcons in field goal range in the closing seconds.Sherman was upset the footage didnt show the beginning of the play where Jones hit Sherman in the facemask coming off the line of scrimmage, which could have drawn a flag.Even the NFL played a video and didnt show the front of the play. Thats just how this league is about defensive players, said Sherman, who added that he believed the edit was 100 percent intentional.This is far from the first time Seattles dealt with internal conflict, but rarely has it come in such a public forum. Most notable were the issues between Percy Harvin and teammates during the 2013 Super Bowl title run that carried over into the following season and were in part behind his trade to the New York Jets.We dont really try and change anybody. We embrace who they are as a person and who they are as people. When you embrace who they are you know kind of what to do to bring them back, Wagner said. (Stuff) happens. 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