BASEBALL
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
MLB: Suspended RHP Carlos Lazu (Houston) 50 games for testing positive for performance-enhancing substance in violation of Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Minnesota: Purchased contract of C Jose Morales from Rochester (IL).
Oakland: Claimed OF Kevin Thompson off waivers from New York Yankees. Transferred OF Travis Buck from 15-day to 60-day DL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Arizona: RHP Bob Wickman agreed to terms.
Cincinnati: Traded RHP Victor Santos to Baltimore Orioles for cash.
Colorado: Purchased contract of LHP Mark Redman from Colorado Springs (PCL). Designated C Alvin Colina for assignment.
New York: Activated OF Carlos Gomez from 60-day DL.
Pittsburgh: Fired general manager Dave Littlefield. Announced director of player development Brian Graham will serve as interim general manager.
San Diego: RHP Mike Thompson cleared waivers and was sent outright to Portland (PCL).
FOOTBALL
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Carolina: Signed CB Curtis Deloatch. Released RB Alex Haynes.
Cincinnati: Released WR Antonio Chatman. Signed C Dan Santucci off Indianapolis’ practice squad. Placed TE Tim Day on injured reserve. Signed WR Jesse Holley to the practice squad.
Minnesota: DT Pat Williams agreed to 3-year contract.
HOCKEY
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Carolina: Named Tom Barrasso director of goaltender development.
LACROSSE
NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE
Portland: Re-signed D Richard Morgan for 1 year.
SOCCER
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
New Jersey: F Mauricio Salles agreed to terms.
COLLEGE
Colgate: Named Kelvin Jefferson men’s assistant basketball coach.
Oklahoma State: Men’s basketball junior C Kenny Cooper will transfer.
Texas A&M-International: Baseball coach Mark Jackson will resign.
Wofford: Named Brooke Wilhoit women’s assistant basketball coach.
