BASEBALL (AL) * Orioles -- Signed Kevin Hickey (pitcher) to a one-year contract with Hagerstown of the Eastern League.

FOOTBALL (NFL) * Kansas City Chiefs -- Signed Steve Pelluer (quarterback) to a two-year contract.

* Pittsburgh Steelers -- Signed Dan Stryzinski (punter).

COLLEGE * Texas A&M; -- Named Tony Barone men's basketball coach.