BASEBALL
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
MLB: Suspended RHP Scott Taylor (Cubs) 50 games for testing positive for a drug of abuse in violation of minor league drug prevention and treatment program.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit: Recalled LHP Clay Rapada and OF Brent Clevlen from Toledo (IL).
Tampa Bay: Exercised 2008 and 2009 options on manager Joe Maddon.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Colorado: Purchased contract of LHP Josh Newman from Colorado Springs (PCL). Placed RHP Ramon Ramirez on 60-day DL.
San Diego: Activated OF Scott Hairston from 15-day DL.
FOOTBALL
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Carolina: Signed CB Curtis Deloatch. Released RB Alex Haynes.
Cleveland: Signed P Paul Ernster. Waived DB Jereme Perry.
Denver: Signed T Chad Mustard. Released T Adam Meadows.
COLLEGE
Rutgers-Camden: Named Brian Wolverton softball coach.
Vermont: Named Johnny Davidson assistant alpine coach.
