BASEBALL
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Toronto: Signed C Bobby Estalella to a minor league contract and assigned him to Syracuse (IL).
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CUBS: Placed RHP Kerry Wood on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Michael Wuertz from Iowa (IL).
Colorado: Placed RHP Scott Elarton on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.
New York: Placed LHP Al Leiter on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 12. Purchased the contract of OF Esix Snead from Norfolk (IL).
Philadelphia: Activated RHP Roberto Hernandez from the 15-day DL.
BASKETBALL
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Golden State: Announced Garry St. Jean, general manager, will remain with the team in a different capacity. Named Rod Higgins general manager.
FOOTBALL
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Arizona: Named John Idzik senior director of football operations.
Baltimore: Agreed to terms with CB Dale Carter on a one-year contract.
N.Y. Giants: Signed WR James McKnight, WR JaJuan Dawson, S Jason Doering, DT Glen Steele and RB Jerrmaine Green. Released S Clarence LeBlanc, LB Lewis Moore, TE Beau Fullerton and RB Keylon Kincade.
Pittsburgh: Released CB B.J. Tucker.
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
RUSH: Signed WR-DB Luke Leverson.
SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MLS: Fined FIRE general manager Peter Wilt $1,000 for violating MLS rules that prohibit criticism of league personnel.
New England: Signed D Avery John.
COLLEGE
Florida State: Signed Leonard Hamilton, men’s basketball coach, to a three-year contract extension, through the 2009-10 season.
Mississippi State: Agreed to terms with Larry Templeton, athletic director, on a one-year contract extension.
