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BASEBALL American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent LHP Zach Britton to Frederick (Carolina) and SS Luis Sardinas to Norfolk (IL) for rehab assignments. BOSTON RED SOX — Released 1B Hanley Ramirez.

DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned C Grayson Greiner to Toledo (IL). Selected the contract of 3B Ronny Rodriguez from Toledo. MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed OF Byron Buxton on the 10-day DL. Optioned RHP Aaron Slegers to Rochester (IL). Recalled RHP Tyler Duffey from Rochester.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Carlos Ramirez to Nashville (PCL). Reinstated DH Khris Davis from the 10-day DL.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned INF Gordon Beckham to Tacoma (PCL). Reinstated INF Dee Gordon from teh 10-day DL.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned RHP Jaime Schultz to Durham (IL). Reinstated RHP Nathan Eovaldi from the 60-day DL. Transferred RHP Jake Faria to the 60-day DL. Traded C Curt Casali to Cincinnati for cash.

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned 1B/OF Ryan Rua to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated 3B Adrian Beltre from the 10-day DL.

National League

ATLANTA BRAVES — Optioned RHP Matt Wisler to Gwinnett (IL). Selected the contract of Miguel Socolovich from Gwinnett. CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned C Tony Cruz to Louisville (IL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Optioned SP Pat Venditte to Oklahoma City. Reinstated LHP Clayton Kershaw from the 10-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed SS Pedro Florimon and OF Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day DL; Hoskins retroactive to Wednesday. Designated RHP Drew Hutchison for assignment. Recalled RHP Mark Leiter Jr. and OF Dylan Cozens from Lehigh Valley (IL). Selected the contract of 3B Mitch Walding from Lehigh Valley. Transferred RHP Jerad Eickhoff to the 60-day DL.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed RHP Alex Reyes on the 10-day DL. Optioned OF Tyler O’Neill and RHP John Gant to Memphis (PCL). Recalled LHP Austin Gomber, RHP Mike Mayers and 1B Luke Voit from Memphis. Sent RHP Carlos Martinez to Springfield (TL) for a rehab assignment.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned RHP Derek Law to Sacramento (PCL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned RHP Trevor Gott to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated RHP Ryan Madson from the 10-day DL.

FOOTBALL NFL

ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed OL Mason Cole to a four-year contract. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Announced director of player personnel Chisom Opara, director of college scouting Bobby Vega, college scouting assistant Keegan Leyrer and scouts Zac Bocian, Scott Levin and Patrick Moore will not return next season. Named Steve Malin director of college scouting. Promoted Chris Cooper to vice president of football administration, Brandon Sosna to salary cap analyst and scouting assistant Scott Kaniecki to defensive quality control coach. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Reached an injury settlement with S Michael Cirino.

HOCKEY NHL

CALGARY FLAMES — Named Geoff Ward and Ryan Huska assistant coaches.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with F Jacob Nilsson on a one-year contract. DALLAS STARS — Named Todd Nelson assistant coach.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Extended their affiliation agreement with Worcester (AHL) through the 2019-20 season.

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Signed D Niko Mikkola to a two-year, entry-level contract.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Fired associate coach Rick Bowness. Agreed to mutually part ways with assistant coach Brad Lauer. American Hockey League

AHL — Agreed to terms with president and chief executive officer David Andrews on a contract extension through June, 2020.

MOTOR SPORTS

NASCAR — Promoted Gene Stefanyshyn to senior vice president and chief international officer, John Probst to vice president/innovation and racing development, John Bobo to vice president/racing operations and Scott Prime to vice president/strategic development.

COLLEGE

CONCORDIA (ORE.) — Named Kat Tarr assistant women’s soccer coach. KENNESAW STATE — Announced the resignation of softball coach Anne D’Amour, to take the same position at Virginia Tech. KENTUCKY — Announced sophomore F PJ Washington withdrew from the NBA draft. LANDER — Announced the addition of men’s wrestling for the 2019-20 academic year. MEMPHIS — Named Ted Bartels volunteer assistant women’s soccer coach.

SETON HALL — Announced sophomore C Ike Obiagu is transferring from Florida State. STANFORD — Announced graduate F Reid Travis withdrew from the NBA draft and will transfer.

SYRACUSE — Announced junior G Tyus Battle withdrew from the NBA draft. WISCONSIN — Announced senior F Ethan Happ withdrew from the NBA draft.