Baseball Baltimore Orioles -- Assigned P Chris Myers, P Dan Boone (0-0, 2.79 in 9 2/3 innings), P Arthur Rhodes, C Mike Eberle, C Doug Robbins, IF Pat Austin, IF Shane Turner, OF Rodney Lofton, OF Paul Carey and OF Tony Chance to minor-league camp.

Pittsburgh Pirates -- Optioned P Rosario Rodriguez to Class AA Carolina.

Basketball

Detroit Pistons -- Signed G Gerald Henderson to contract for rest of season.